“What did you say?” Thalia asked him in surprise.
“Didn’t I make myself clear, or you just don't understand?” Anthony asked as he looked at her.
Thalia took a deep breath. “I heard you loud and clear, and I understand perfectly. But I have no idea what's going on in your head. Have you lost your mind?”
“Do I look like I've lost my mind?”
“It doesn't look like it. That's why I asked you,” Thalia said.
Anthony looked at her. “I don't know if you'll believe me, but I have a strong intuition that what I'm looking for is there. I won't be satisfied until I go and see for myself.”
“But what if there isn't?”
“If there's nothing, then I've just made a fruitless trip, but there's no loss in that,” said Anthony.
Thalia looked at him and wanted to say something, but Anthony's gaze was incredibly resolute.
It seemed like if he did not make this trip, he would not be at peace.
After much thought, Thalia looked at him and said, “All right. I can accompany you on this trip. But you've just returned. Will your mom agree to this?”
“She will,” Anthony said.
“Are you sure?”
“Yes,” Anthony affirmed confidently, “Nat never interferes with what I do. Moreover, this is related to Daddy's reputation. If it can be clarified, it will be a good thing for our father. Therefore, Nat will not stop me.”
Thalia looked at him. “All right. As long as Nat agrees, I'll accompany you on this journey.”
“Let's book the tickets first,” said Anthony.
“Sure.” Thalia pulled out her phone and asked, “For when?”
After a moment of contemplation, Anthony replied, “Tonight.”
What?
“Is there a need to be so hasty?”
“The longer I wait, the more changes there will be. I don't want to wait any longer. Besides, the sooner I leave, the sooner I can return,” Anthony said.
“But I...”
“We can leave a bit later tonight so as to give you time to say goodbye to Spencer,” Anthony said as he looked straight at her.
Her beautiful eyes were looking at him. Thalia wanted to deny something, but after thinking for a long time, she could not find the words to retort.
After a long while, Thalia nodded. “Fine.”
“After you book the tickets, send them to me,” said Anthony before he stood up and left immediately.
Watching his retreating figure, Thalia asked, “Where are you going?”
“Find Nat.”
“So swift and decisive?”
Without turning his head, Anthony said, “Don't pack too much. Travel light. The sooner we leave, the sooner we'll return.” With that, he walked straight out the door.
Thalia was still sitting by his computer. Watching his retreating figure, she sighed helplessly.
Just as she was deep in thought, her phone rang. Seeing that it was a call from Spencer, she promptly answered, “Hello...”
When Anthony knocked and entered, Natasha was still reviewing the documents.
“Nat,” Anthony called out.
“Mm.” Natasha did not lift her head. She continued to look at the documents.
Upon seeing the situation, Anthony walked over. After he got closer and saw the documents in front of her, his brows furrowed. “Nat, what are you...?”
Upon hearing his voice, Natasha looked up at him. “Some company documents.”
“Why are you looking at them?” Anthony asked.
Speaking of which, Natasha put down the documents. “It's nothing really. Your great-grandpa isn't in the best of health. I'm just looking into some company matters to help alleviate some of his worries.”
“Are you going to work at the company?” Anthony asked.
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