Path to Glory

Chapter 50

In the spacious office, Richard looked at Brandon with a mixture of surprise and... relief? Yes, for some reason, a hint of relief emerged in his heart when he heard Brandon refuse the deputy director position. Perhaps his conversation with Brianna on the phone a few minutes ago had also influenced Richard.

Richard sighed, looking at the young man whose age was almost the same as his sister Angelica's. "Hmm, Mr. Brandon, are you sure about this decision?" Richard asked, trying to hide the pleased tone in his voice so Brandon wouldn't suspect anything.

Brandon nodded firmly. "Yes, Mr. Richard. I've thought it through carefully," he replied with a slight smile, as if to indicate that his decision wasn't made under duress.

Richard leaned back in his chair, his fingers tapping the desk slowly. His gaze remained fixed on Brandon, almost as if interrogating him.

Richard then nodded, "Well, if that's your decision, Mr. Brandon, I can't force you to accept my offer. Although it's certainly re