The family reached their hotel soon after. They wasted no time packing their luggage and check out of their room right after.
Larry trailed behind Vivian and helped her carry small bags.
Upon reaching the airport, Finnick rushed to the counter and asked if there were any tickets back. Fortunately, there were vacant seats. He booked the flight that would depart just half an hour later.
As soon as he was on the plane, Finnick delved deep into his thoughts as he tried to puzzle everything together.
What could have possibly gone so wrong that my company's in a such a mess?
The man pictured the key personnel of his company in his head, visualizing their personality and course of actions that they would undertake.
Vivian knew her husband needed some space to think right then, and did not interrupt him.
The woman merely hugged her son to sleep at his side.
She had no idea what was going on at the company. Even if she did, Vivian thought she wouldn't be of much help either.
The only thing that she could do was to stay by Finnick's side, and to comfort him when he needed it.
This is the only thing that I can do for him right now, and I can do better at this.
The plane had reached its destination earlier than scheduled as if it knew that Finnick had to deal
with his urgent matter.
Vivian was delighted at how smooth things were going.
They landed at their city after a long flight, and the three of them got off the plane.
The family could spot Noah heading toward them in an apprehensive manner after they reached the airport entrance.
"Mr. Norton, Mrs. Norton, Mr. Larry. You guys are finally back," Noah greeted them before taking over the luggage in Finnick's hand.
"Okay, brief me on what happened," Finnick said after making sure that Larry was still by his side.
"The numbers on our accounts do not tally, and some companies collaborating with us are requesting to terminate the contract with us.
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