After finishing their meal, Cyrus carried the tray of breakfast upstairs for Nathan. As he approached the staircase, he heard the noise coming from the garden’s entrance.
“They’ve arrived already? They’re really killing our appetite!”
Cyrus was ready to investigate but Hilliard halted him and said, “I’ll handle it. You take the breakfast upstairs to him.”
“Alright,” Cyrus agreed, and headed to the master bedroom.
Opening the door, he discovered Nathan already up and dressed neatly.
He was standing by the window, listening to the voices outside with an expressionless face.
“Don’t worry, Hilliard will take care of it. I brought you breakfast,”
Cyrus assured Nathan.
Nathan remained silent and didn’t move. Cyrus guided him to a chair and helped him sit down.
Outside the gate, a crowd had gathered.
As Hilliard emerged, his gaze swept over them.
Mylo and Ronan arrived accompanied by bodyguards, along with a group of esteemed board members from the Payne Group.
Even Mekhi had personally come with his subordinates from the National Security Bureau.
What a sight to behold!
Upon seeing Hilliard, Mekhi smiled first and quipped, “Mr. Simmons, what are you doing here? Mr. Payne has been absent from work for a while. Is he unwell?”
Hilliard felt a twinge of annoyance at Mekhi’s feigned concern
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, and he had no intention of playing along.
“Cut to the chase. What do you want?” he replied curtly.
Mekhi chuckled, trying to cover up his embarrassment.
“You’re just as they say.”
Hilliard stuffed his hands into his pockets. His expression was impassive as he listened to Mekhi’s meaningless chatter.
The atmosphere grew tense. Mylo stepped forward and said, “Hilliard, I came here to meet with Nathan because I have something important to discuss. Please allow me in.”
“No, I can’t. He’s come down with a cold and doesn’t wish to see anyone,” Hilliard responded succinctly.
“It’s been days. Can’t you come up with a better excuse?” Ronan, standing behind Mylo, chimed in.
“With you here, his cold has persisted for far too long. What kind of doctor are you?”