Chapter 544: Chapter 544: He Has Already Become a Monk

Chapter 544

Aside from Chloe Collins, there were two other girls in the elevator. As soon as they heard the voice message, they burst into laughter, stealing glances at Chloe.

In no time, their laughter-filled gazes revealed admiration.

Chloe’s smile faded slightly, becoming more serious.

She thought he would say something like "start a video call."

Her current mood was like a leaf drifting on a serene green lake, seemingly calm and composed, yet the ripples had already spread all around.

She lost her interest in teasing him, thought for a moment, and sent a message back to him—

[Chloe: I have something to do, no more chatting.]

Afterwards, she exited their chat window.

At the same time, Alexander Foster fixed his eyes on the message in his phone for five minutes.

Maurice Willis stood by his side, wondering what was so fascinating about a single message that could bewitch their boss like this.

Stealthily, he stood on tiptoe and peeked at Alexander’s phone, trying to figure out what the message was.

Alexander didn’t hide it, so Maurice saw it quite easily.

Considering the context, Maurice ventured timidly, "Mr. Foster, I think Miss Collins’s message doesn’t have any hidden meaning. She just doesn’t have time to chat with you anymore."

One hundred percent certain, Maurice believed that his boss wanted to interpret the message as something like, "I miss you too" or "I’m shy, and I don’t want to tell you".

Although he thought that way, Maurice didn’t dare to say it openly.

Hearing Maurice’s comment, Alexander remained expressionless.

He put down his phone, asking Maurice to report on the remaining schedule for the day.

Maurice obeyed promptly.

After summarizing the day’s agenda, Maurice couldn’t help but add, "Mr. Foster, your schedule for the next week is quite full. Today could be considered the most relaxing day."

Alexander still remained expressionless, asking, "How’s the handling of Brody Marshall’s issue going?"

Maurice replied earnestly, "Everything has been done according to your instructions. All of Marshall’s industries have been acquired, and the handover process is underway. All the people in Marshall’s company have been replaced."

Alexander’s gaze was indifferent, "What about Brody Marshall?"

"After the Marshall family’s assets were acquired, his wife divorced him and took their child back to her parents’ home. Brody himself entered a monastery on a mountain two days ago, shaving his head to become a monk."

Maurice continued, "He’s very grateful to you, Mr. Foster, for sparing his life. He says he’ll pray and recite sutras for your blessings every day."

Alexander: "Hmm."

His gaze seemed a bit unfocused, as if pondering something.

Maurice quietly picked up his things and left, not daring to disturb.

A few minutes later, Alexander’s phone rang.

Caller: Albert Green.

"It’s me again, Mr. Foster," said Albert, his tone humorous.

Alexander responded in a friendly manner, "You’re making this call to ask if I’m still in the Capitol, right?"

Although it was a question, it sounded more like a statement.

Albert laughed, "As expected, Mr. Foster, nothing can be hidden from you. Yes, that’s what I mean."

Alexander considered for a few seconds, then asked pointedly, "In your eyes, what’s my value to you?"

With that statement, the other end fell silent.

This reaction was within Alexander’s expectation.

He smiled faintly, "I’m inviting you to lunch tomorrow, Dr. Green. Please do me the honor."

Albert: "Of course, that’s no problem. In fact, I wanted to have a good chat with Mr. Foster too, so this is perfect."

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(Brody Marshall is the one who bought a hitman to kill Alexander!)

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