Chapter 24: The Temporary Troubleshooter Office Worker (3)
The conversation wrapped up with Greg standing to leave, his usual unhurried demeanor giving no hint of hesitation.
"Then, I’ll be on my way," Greg announced.
"Already?" Alice asked, tilting her head.
"Yeah. My flight’s this afternoon, so no sense in lingering."
Greg’s straightforward nature was evident even in this farewell. He had made his decision, packed me up, and brought me here without wasting any time. That was Greg—direct and decisive.
He turned to Raven, his calm gaze steady.
"Thanks again for this, Raven."
"Don’t mention it. You’ve helped me out before. Gotta return the favor. But, uh... think we can discuss a free appraisal service later?"
Greg gave a small shrug, his version of a concession. "We’ll see."
Watching the exchange made me feel a pang of guilt. Greg was clearly cashing in a favor for my sake. I shot him an apologetic glance, though my masked face likely made the effort invisible.
As Greg’s attention shifted to me, his expression softened.
"Yuria," he called.