Chapter 164

Barge in

Ren stormed into the Hall of the Chamber of Commerce, his determination palpable. He marched up to the reception desk, his eyes fixed on the startled secretary.

"I need to see President Thompson. Now," Ren demanded, his voice firm but controlled.

The secretary, taken aback by Ren's intensity, stuttered,

"I-I'm afraid that's not possible, sir. The President is a busy man, and you don't have an appointment."

Ren's expression darkened. "I don't care about his schedule. I need to see him, and I need to see him now."

The secretary, sensing trouble, reached for the phone. "Let me call security—"

But Ren was too quick. He leaned over the desk, his eyes blazing with determination. "Don't bother. I'll find him myself."

With that, Ren pushed past the secretary and strode into the inner sanctum of the Chamber. The secretary's panicked voice echoed behind him, "Security, we need assistance in the lobby!"

Ren burst into the President's office, his eyes scanning the room for any sign of Th