“Aldric, why don’t you step outside for a moment? I need to have a word with Sonny.”
Aldric, his eyes welling up with tears, nodded in silence and gently closed the door behind him.
Turning his gaze towards Sonny, who stood nearby, Nathan let out a soft chuckle.
“No need to be so downcast. I’m not dead yet. Come over here.”
Sonny, wiping away his tears with his sleeve, approached the bed and stood still.
“I’m not crying! You’ve always been a mean leader who only knows how to exploit and oppress me. To see you in such misery brings me nothing but joy!”
Nathan found amusement in Sonny’s response.
“Well said. It’s good to know that you feel this way.”
Sonny averted his gaze, intentionally ignoring Nathan.
Nathan then went on saying, “Since Kyson got dismissed, the position of Director at the Secret Investigation Department is open. In the next few days, I’ll write a letter of recommendation for you. You’ll be in charge of the team. Given your skills, it won’t be more than a month before you assume office. You’ll also take Larry and the others with you.”
Sonny stared at Nathan in disbelief, his voice filled with sadness.
“Are you pushing me away?”
“You are very skilled. After I’m gone, this is the best place for you to be.”
Sonny shook his head adamantly.
“I can’t just leave like that! I’ll stay unless I meet my death, and I don’t think Larry and the others would be willing to go either.”
Nathan weighed the options with Sonny and said, “Mekhi Shaw is now the second-in-command at the National Security Bureau. He has always been ruthless and merciless. If he finds out about my illness, he’ll try to seize my position. You’ve been by my side for so long. He won’t let you slip away.”
“I know.”
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With a determined look in his eyes, Sonny said firmly, “If he wants to take me down, then let him try. Either way, I’m not leaving.”
“Consider this is an order!”
Nathan sounded serious. It was rare for him to talk to Sonny in a calm tone.
“You’ll be in trouble working under a cruel leader like me. You see, I’m not exactly heading towards a happy ending myself…”
Before Nathan could finish his sentence, Sonny dropped to his knees, as if his legs were springs giving way.
“Boss, are you angry with me? I was just joking. Knowing about your condition, I’m pained. To me, you’re not only my boss, but also my brother and only family!”
Sonny took two steps closer to the edge of the bed, his hands gripping the edge tightly. His eyes mirrored helplessness and desperation.