Glenn's long legs carried him swiftly down the terminal, leaving his assistant trailing behind after only a few strides.
Panting, the assistant broke into a jog to catch up. "Glenn, I just don't get it. We finally got things settled overseas—why are we suddenly moving headquarters back to Serenity City?"
And it wasn't just the timing. Their foreign investors were furious about the decision, with the board openly opposing it. Glenn had ended up signing a risky agreement: if Serenity City's sales performed worse than the international branch, he'd be forced out as CEO and replaced by someone of their choosing.
This wasn't the first time the assistant had asked—he'd been pressing Glenn since before they even boarded the plane.
Glenn knew if he kept ignoring him, the questions would just keep coming.
After a brief pause, Glenn turned, his tone sincere. "Because I was born and raised in Serenity City. I learned my craft abroad, but it's only right to bring it home and give back."
The assistant's eyes lit up, momentarily inspired.
But then uncertainty crept back in. "Still, isn't this the wrong time? Wouldn't it make more sense to wait until our contract with the investors is up in a couple years?"
Glenn let out a quiet laugh. "UME's valuation is skyrocketing. At this rate, do you really think they'll let us go in two years?"
"But—"
He still felt uneasy.
He opened his mouth, but Glenn stopped him, placing a firm hand on his shoulder. "No more ‘buts.' We're here now, so let's make the best of it. It's too late for regrets."
For a moment, the assistant was speechless.
Why did it almost seem like Glenn was…happy as he said that?
He wanted to ask more, but Glenn was already striding ahead, eyes on his phone. His long fingers gripped the handle of his luggage, spinning it idly with a flick of his wrist—something he only did when he was in a particularly good mood.
The suitcase traced a smooth arc across the floor before settling neatly back into his hand.
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