Chapter 112
"...As projected in our Q2 reports, the southeast division saw a 12% increase in logistics efficiency after the implementation of the automated tracking system," Director Lin explained, gesturing toward the presentation slide behind him. "However, the west sector still faces delays due to incomplete infrastructure upgrades. Our suggestion is to temporarily reallocate resources from the central branch to support the expansion—"
Kai sat at the head of the long table, his fingers lightly tapping the armrest, quietly focused until his phone buzzed. He glanced down, and his cold expression softened a bit; it was a message from her.
Director Lin continued, oblivious. "—With the potential partnership from the Chang Group, we could accelerate the rollout. Their AI-based inventory system would improve turnaround times by at least 8%, minimizing losses from mismanaged storage. Furthermore—"
Kai’s eyes flicked back to the message, and the rest of Lin’s voice began to blur into static.
"—Projected ROI for this adjustment is approximately 17% over the next fiscal quarter. I’ll have the detailed breakdown forwarded by this afternoon."
"I’m going to meet Lilac. Here’s the address and my location. Just in case."
His brows furrowed into a small frown.
Lilac.
That name alone soured his mood. He remembered vividly how persistent she’d been a recent nuisance, sending flowers, writing messages, bypassing Amelia’s blocks. When he’d finally had enough and decided to handle her, Amelia had stopped him.
"She’s not worth the mess, Kai. Let her waste her time. Don’t dirty your hands," she had said.
So he didn’t. But that didn’t mean he let it slide. At some point, he intercepted the flowers, redirected deliveries. He even met Lilac once, cornering her with a warning that should’ve made any sane person tremble. But she just laughed in his face.