2023-06-23 20:01:34The next day, Josias is still sleeping in his master suite when there’s a knock on the double doors.
He is woken up by surprise, having set his alarm clock to go off at seven o’clock and it’s six in the morning.
“Who is it?” he asks, still sleepy in his voice.
“Dad, Mr. Mountain is downstairs in the living room. I didn’t know you had an appointment so early.”
“Me neither.” Josias groans, removing the blankets and heading naked to the bathroom.
Moments later, Josias comes downstairs, still wearing a burgundy robe, but combed and in a better mood.
Daryl looked as if he’d woken up at four in the morning, dressed formally, with a tie, and an envelope in hand.
“Daryl, what a surprise to see you so soon. You didn’t risk falling asleep at the steering wheel?”
“No, I needed to find you.” Daryl smiles slyly, holding out the envelope.
“And what is that?” Josias sits in the upholstered armchair.
“The report you wan
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