K Group Headquarters.
The grand President's Office.
Thomas Shannon looked at the file his secretary presented, his eyes narrowing slightly. "Mr. Roberts?"
"Young Master, this Mr. Roberts specifically requested to negotiate with you personally. He has shown considerable sincerity by already prepaying half of the deposit."
Charlie River added, "He asked to meet you when you and the Maniac were in the Sahara Desert. However, you were busy at the time, so I took the liberty of scheduling the meeting for ten days later."
Thomas Shannon put down the file with one hand and lit a cigarette. Amidst the swirling smoke, his handsome face appeared all the more dreamlike.
"Postpone the meeting. First, investigate his identity thoroughly," Thomas Shannon instructed in a low voice, taking a deep drag from his cigarette.
"Understood, Young Master!"
Charlie River turned and walked out.
