The Secret Affairs of the Fake Duke Couple (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 117

The door swung open abruptly. Cain, who had been discussing new technology with Lloyd, frowned.

“Nathan, you forgot to knock.”

Though Cain pointed it out, Nathan either didn’t hear or ignored him, barging straight into the office.

Only then did Cain carefully observe Nathan’s state. Nathan was chewing his lower lip and repeatedly tapping his thigh with his hand. He also kept glancing at Lloyd.

“Your Grace.”

At Hastings Corporation, Nathan always addressed Cain as “President.” It was to clearly separate professional matters from personal ones.

Though Nathan appeared careless, he was in truth extremely meticulous and precise—and never made mistakes with forms of address.

Which meant he now had something to report concerning Cain’s personal life.

“Lloyd, my apologies. Would you mind stepping out for a moment? I’ll seriously consider that railway replacement proposal you mentioned.”

“Understood. Seems there’s trouble.”

Lloyd slapped his knee and stood up.

“I was getting bored anyway. Go ahead and talk freely.”

Stretching his arms wide, Lloyd gathered his report and left.

“Your Grace, there’s been a problem.”

“Skip the obvious—just from your face, I can tell it’s serious. What is it?”

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