After an hour, Kai stood in front of Nicholas's desk, ready to deliver his report on Ariana's recent activities. "Nothing that you should be worried about," he reassured, leaning casually against the desk.
Nicholas raised an eyebrow. "Go on, what's she up to these days?"
Kai began to share the details: "She's been going through the things you gave her; seems pretty content. Nothing that should be out of your control."
Nicholas, deep in thought, asked about his father. Kai hesitated for a moment, then admitted, "Ariana visits the president's office every day. They talk for about an hour."
Nicholas narrowed his eyes; there was a hint of suspicion in his gaze. "There must be something cooking to destroy me."
Kai, eager for guidance, inquired, "What's your plan?"
Nicholas leaned back in his chair, contemplating. "Let me think about it."
As they discussed business matters, Kai shifted the conversation, mentioning casually,
