restled free from his brother's grasp, his chest heaving with emotion. Adjusting his dishevele

yed the scene with a mixture of concern and curiosity. "What's happening here?" His

out, his eyes wide with disbelief, his voice tinged with desperation. "D

the sound of Chris's anguished words. His brow furrowed with the weig

his stance unwavering. "You're grooming him to take over, while I'm left

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d of the drive coming into view with each passing moment. As it came to a halt before

emeanor exuding a blend of confidence and warmth. He extended a hand to assist his wife, who c

veloped them like a comforting embrace. With gestures of deference, he guided them through the t

own the grand staircase, drawing their attention like a magnet. Smiles exchanged

rms and genuine enthusiasm. "Ah, you've arrived! Allow me to introduce Mr. Logan Russell, the newest addition to Crates,

rmth and hospitality evident in her every gesture. "It's a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Rus

rty as Nancy enveloped Tracy Russell and her daughter in a heartfelt e

ely conversation and conviviality. However, the tranquility was shattered by an unex

ir presence commanding attention. With features reminiscent of their father but eyes that h

n air of intensity that belied his youth, while Chris, his younger counterpart,

t of familial bonds and shared experiences. Amidst the laughter and camaraderie, alliances were forged and connecti

ears l

n? I got his message a while

d the head secretary to

to slits. She'd had a crush on him since she started working at Crates fo

s had his face set in stone but Logan, who was the Vice P

began to dial the connecting land phone. She spoke

ppen. He got into the spacious office and noticed with a frown that the chai

nd gestured towards one of the seats before him. Logan settled into i

could have lunch together at the cafe

lt to the chairman. So, nodding his head to the chairman's r

end to the chairman's order. Soon, they are comfortably seated in

discuss with you." Will Park started after eat

nd paid attention to what t

old, right? He asked as Logan nodded in assen

there's no problem?" He

ould you bring her to the house for a visit on Saturday?

or some reason, Logan found it weird that the chairman was drinking tea

o bring his daughter to the chairman's hous

asn't the first time the chairman was making such r

ecretary, Trisha, with a sense of purpose. "Hi Trisha. Is the Chairman in? I got his message a

. She nodded, her eyes narrowing into slits as she spoke, "Yes, he's in. Let me inform him." With that, she reached for the connecti

Will Park, sitting behind his desk. The passage of five years seemed to have etched age onto the

still gracious despite the subtle signs of aging. Logan settled int

ria," Will suggested, his eyes crinkling with a friendly smile. Logan, ever th

Will found a secluded corner. With a panoramic view of the bustling activity, they engaged i

Will began, pausing to savor a few bites of his meal. Intrigued,

aken aback, nodded, uncertain where the conversation was headed. "If I may a

o be scared of. I just like her. Would you bring her to the house for a visit on Saturday? I adore havin

dered the chairman's words, he couldn't shake the sense of strangeness surrounding this invitation. Nonethel