Dear Ex-wife Marry Me (Maja and Ian) novel Chapter 1876

Curtis had always been the kind to undertake clandestine operations, seldom engaging in social events like this one.

The boss thought he had just returned from Greenfield and knew a thing or two about this man from Greenfield. Now, seeing Curtis keep silent, the boss was getting a bit miffed.

After all, Fitch's investment had the potential to reshape the entire landscape of Zion City. If Fitch decided to pull his funds due to dissatisfaction with someone, it was a loss no one could afford.

Fitch sat at the center of the table, untouched by the gaze of others.

Four years had passed, and he seemed even more distant, an icy aura surrounding him that kept people at bay.

The atmosphere, initially warm, turned frigid with his presence, and the chatter died down.

The boss, eager to keep things flowing, fished for a topic.

"Mr. Haskins, I hear your little one's about to start preschool. Planning on settling down in Zion City for the next few years?" he ventured tentatively, fearful of ruffling Fitch's feathers.

Fitch didn't look at anyone as he acknowledged with a non-committal grunt and stood up. His assistant hastily informed the others.

"Apologies, folks, but the boss has another engagement tonight and must be going."

The boss's nerves kicked into overdrive, and the group scurried to see their guest out.

In the midst of this, Curtis' phone rang with a call from Zoey. Without muting, the ringtone captured everyone's attention.

Curtis stepped aside and answered.

"Zoey, what's up?"

At the mention of 'Zoey,' Fitch paused mid-stride, turning his head towards Curtis.

Zion City had finally snagged a big fish, and they couldn't afford to blow it.

"Get in touch with the preschool principal. They need to carefully pick the teacher for the Haskins youngster. Anyone with a criminal record in three generations, automatically disqualified."

As he finished, he turned to Curtis.

"Curtis, isn't your daughter working as a preschool teacher?"

Curtis really didn't want to saddle Zoey with this responsibility. Dealing with a little prince was bound to exhaust her a thousand times over. Better to leave this hot potato for someone else.

"Yes, Zoey's a teacher, but she was in a car accident four years ago. She's not as agile as she used to be. Best leave this to someone else."

Hearing about her limitations, the boss immediately struck Zoey off the list of potential candidates.