Chapter 169: The Plan
As much as Gray enjoyed the lightness of the night before, things became serious again now that Tuesday morning began.
Sunlight filtered in through the tall windows of their condo unit. Gray was standing near the kitchen counter with a mug of coffee in his hand. He took a slow sip, his eyes still a little heavy as he had just woken up.
On the other hand, Lily was at the dining table, quietly eating the breakfast that Gray cooked for them.
He had a meeting today. Fortunately, it was before lunch so he still had the time to accompany Lily to her school.
For the meeting, Eliot had asked to sit down with him to discuss their current progress, specifically, the state of the company and where they were headed next.
After the past few weeks of chaos, setbacks, and quiet rebuilding, it was finally time to think about their long-term state.
By 9 a.m., Gray and Lily were already walking through the front gate of her school.
The morning air was warm but gentle, with a few clouds scattered across the sky. A soft breeze passed through, causing the trees to rustle out loud.
It was still an hour early but students were already starting to arrive. Some arrived in small groups, while others were with their parents. Most were still chatting sleepily, with backpacks swinging over their shoulders.
Gray walked beside Lily, a hand gently resting on her back as they made their way toward her building. She wore her uniform neatly with pressed skirt, a light cardigan over her blouse, and her usual ponytail bouncing with every step.
"Why do we have to be this early, brother?" she muttered, stifling a yawn. "School starts at ten..."
"We need to talk to your adviser first," Gray replied, glancing down at her. "Don’t worry. It won’t take long."