Chapter 992: That Person

Braden Rickett flushed and paled by turns. He covered his embarrassment with a light cough and said, "My friend isn't in Chicia right now." "Sir Rickett, whether he's in Chicia or not is hardly an issue. With communications so convenient, even if he's at the ends of the earth, one phone call would sort it out." Miller Sowden chimed in as if afraid the room might grow too calm. A faint smile touched his face as he spoke slowly. He looked open and earnest, as though he truly meant to help Braden...