Chapter 976: A step ahead
[Minutes ago]
Just as planned, Dominic and Bear left as soon as they could after settling some matters in the facility. They wasted no time even during their travel with Dominic contacting some people, while Bear was arranging some other matters. Upon landing, they didn’t even bother visiting the children as Dominic simply had a quick shower in the nearest hotel they booked.
They already rested on the nine-hour flight. Since Dominic was used to depraving himself with sleep, this was nothing new to him. It was the same for Bear. Not to mention, time was crucial for them. Therefore, they didn’t even think of it.
With that being said, Dominic met some of his people and supporters for today’s election. They stayed for a while and then left to attend to more important arrangements.
One of the people Dominic wanted to meet was the minister of defense and the ambassador of Sorrento. The minister of defense gladly accepted a meeting request from Dominic on such short notice. Mainly because Dominic helped him in the past during a controversy involving the man in question.
"Thank you, Minister, for meeting me on such a short notice." Dominic expressed his gratitude as soon as he sat down in the private room of the Japanese restaurant. "I truly appreciate it."
The old man, sitting across from Dominic, smiled at him humbly. "I owe you a lot, Mr. Zhu. You saved me and my family from a crisis in the past. You know I would never say no to your requests since I haven’t thanked you enough for what you have done in the past."
"So." The old man poured Dominic a cup of tea as he continued. "What help do you need from me? We’re both busy men. I hope you do not mind if I direct."
"Not at all," Dominic replied as he received the cup with a thanks. "If anything, I appreciate it."
"Well?" the old man lifted his gaze at Dominic. "Was this about the problem you mentioned to me before?"
"Not entirely, but there’s a connection."