Chapter 26

Mr. Louins smiled broadly, the hue of happiness evident on his wrinkled yet energetic face. His bright eyes sparkled like the morning sun breaking through the fog. With careful but sure movements, he took out a piece of paper from the leather folder he always carried with him.

"Here, Mr. Morel," Mr. Louins said in a voice full of warmth and pride. "This is the invitation letter for the shareholders' meeting."

Morel accepted the paper with a firm but gentle hand. He unfolded the paper, and her eyes swept over each line of words carefully. The room was quiet momentarily, with only clockwork ticking echoing off the old wooden walls.

After a few seconds that felt like minutes, a faint smile was etched on Morel's face. He nodded slowly, then looked at Mr. Louins with a warm, appreciative gaze. "Good work, Mr. Louins," Morel said in a thankful tone.

Mr. Louins bowed slightly in thanks. "I was just doing my duty, Mr. Morel. It was a pleasure to help you."

As Louins turned to leave, he paused