Inside the coffee shop, Winter ordered two cappuccinos for both Hayes and herself. Though she hadn't anticipated his unexpected arrival, his presence did help to soothe her racing mind.
"Did you speak with Mr. Kalix?" he inquired.
"Not yet," she responded with an exaggerated sigh.
Winter quickly felt remorse for having proposed such a condition, as it prevented her from speaking to Kalix during the time of crisis.
Hayes observed her disappointment. He also felt a sense of worthlessness after losing his job so suddenly.
"I never expected to receive my resignation letter so unexpectedly. But now everything seems too difficult for us. I don't think we can stop your father now," Hayes said, sounding defeated.
Having stood by Byron's side for years, he understood how the man built the company with immense dedication and hard work and found it difficult to witness all his efforts go to waste.
