14| Business meeting

After having breakfast with his mother, Derrick rose from his chair and stepped out. "I have to head to the office, Mother. Take care," he said, leaning over to peck his mother on her left cheek.

As Alex rose from his chair to leave the dining room, Derrick said, "Alex, you should prepare to go to the company tomorrow. You don't have to worry about your credentials anymore. I will have my assistant fit you into the company."

Alex frowned. Just as he was about to refuse, saying he needed a week's break, Miranda finished her breakfast and walked into the vast living room again to take her used dishes to the kitchen.

However, Derrick remembered his previous statement about terminating Miranda's contract. But knowing his mother was protecting her, he looked away and exited the mansion.

Derrick strode up to his car and got inside. His chauffeur started the car engine and drove off to the Luis Group.

Due to Alex's visit, Derrick arrived at his company late. It was past 9:30 a.m. when he arri