Toppling the World with His Empire

Chapter 140:

Jayce closed the phone with a sly smile on his face, his sharp eyes flashing with mischief. The call with Mrs. Smith had just ended, and he was clearly pleased with the outcome. "The fish bit," Jayce thought, pleased with his plan.

He pressed the intercom button, and a deep, cold voice rang out: "Tyler, come in."

A moment later, the office door opened and Tyler walked in, tall and professional. Tyler saw Jayce's smile and realized something was up.

"You needed me, Jayce?" Tyler asked, his voice respectful but curious.

Jayce stood up from the leather chair, walked to his desk, and flipped through his schedule. "Reschedule my afternoon, Tyler. I need to see Mrs. Smith."

"Mrs. Smith? Who is it?" Tyler looked at Jayce, his eyes shining with surprise.

"Charlotte's mother," he replied shortly.

"Charlotte's mother? Jayce, I don't understand..." Tyler was startled, unable to believe his ears.

Jayce walked up to Tyler, patting him on the shoulder.

"This is my business."

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