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Chapter 84
Carlisle unscrewed the cap and took a big gulp. I’ve been hounded by this mutt for days, so I just bolted!”
Wanda couldn’t help but snort with laughter.
“Next time, take a selfie and show me your sorry state!”
She didn’t doubt Carlisle’s story. In fact, she was quite curious about how he looked while being chased by a dog.
Carlisle just smiled and remained silent.
“Wanda! I did all that for you!” he retorted inwardly.
Wanda put a piece of paper with a phone number on Carlisle’s desk.
“This is the phone number of the chairman of Islo Clothing. My… uncle got it for me and told the chairman about you. So you can set up a meeting with him!”
“Even the chairman of Islo Clothing listens to your uncle, huh? Sounds like he’s quite a big shot,” Carlisle said with a grin.
Wanda shook her head and laughed. “He’s an old college buddy of my uncle. They go
way back.”
Carlisle didn’t think too much of that and dialed the number right away
After about ten seconds, a neutral voice answered, “Hello, who’s this?”
“Hi, I’m Carlisle, a student at Riverland University, and I was hoping..
“Just tell me where to meet. I’m in a meeting. Make it quick!”
“6:00 pm at Rick’s Cafe!”
The line cut off as soon as Carlisle finished the address.
Carlisle’s mouth twitched in annoyance.
Damn it. He was trying to save their life, but they were acting like he owed them something.
“Did he just hang up?
“Well, bosses tend to be a little temperamental!” Carlisle said with a resigned smile and quickly turned off the fan as Susan entered the classroom.
Susan was busy preparing for the bonfire party, and after a few reminders about discipline, she left.
Time flew, and as soon as the school bell rang, Carlisle was out of his seat.
He didn’t dare leave the building with Wanda before he dealt with the threat.
If Mike saw them, he’d probably make their lives miserable.
Wanda was still packing her books when she sov Carlisle running off as if his life depended on it. She gritted her teeth in annoyance. “Dammit, he didn’t even wait for me!”
Carlisle arrived at Rick’s Cafe at 6:20 pm.
A man in his 30s stood at the door and eyed him intently. “Are you Carlisle from Riverland University?”
Carlisle nodded. “That’s me.”
The man in the suit looked Carlisle up and down. No matter how hard he stared at Carlisle, he didn’t
recognize him as one of his bosses‘ children.
“What do you want from my boss?”
“That’s none of your business, is it?” Carlisle replied coolly.
The man’s gaze turned icy. “Listen, kid, watch your attitude…
“And how would you prefer me to talk to you? I have an appointment with your chairman, and he has
agreed to meet with me. Why all the questions?”
The man clenched his fists, barely holding back his anger. However, he knew better. Carlisle was
someone Lethan wanted to see, and their relationship was a mystery to him.
“Come with me!” The man unclenched his fists and led Carlisle up to the cafe’s second floor. It was a place filled with the city’s elite.
Notebooks lay on tables next to cups of coffee while groups of wealthy heirs chatted about the latest. beauties of Riverland University’s campus.
The man led Carlisle to a seat by the window. A middle–aged man with a scholarly charm was flipping
through a magazine.
“Boss, Carlisle’s here,” the man whispered.
Lethan put down his magazine and greeted Carlisle with a warm smile.
“Please, have a seat.”
Carlisle sat across from Lethan. He was nervous.
The man before him was a billionaire, after all. He had never met anyone of his level in either of his lives.
“What would you like to drink? Lethan asked amiably.
“A cup of Rick’s coffee with 70% sugar, please!”
“But coffee is best enjoyed black.”
“I have a sweet tooth.”
“Why not just get sweet tea, then?”
“I get tired of it if it’s too sweet,” Carlisle explained.
The man chuckled softly and motioned for the waiter to bring Carlisle his specially sweetened coffee. “So tell me, what brings you here?” Lethan asked, getting right to the point.
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