All Chapters of - Familiar Stranger: Chapter 61 - Chapter 65

Liam pov" Mr. James from our London branch was on the call.” Kabir pulled the chair back and sat down in front of me.“Yes, I had heard about that. But what was the reason for his call? Is everything all right?” I asked, my voice laced with worry. I picked up the paperweight lying on my desk and slowly rolled it between my fingers.“The workers there are creating a serious problem. They’ve gone on strike, and because of that, production has come to a halt. Our share price is falling, and the investors are getting worried.” He picked up the glass of water from the table and gulped it down.“That’s a serious problem.” I leaned back in my chair, my mind already going through the possible consequences. “First, find out exactly why the workers are protesting. Once we know the reason, we can work on a solution.”. My fingers tapped against the desk as I thought about the situation. A production halt in London was the last thing the company needed right now.“ I will call Mr. James and ask

Liam Pov “Mom, are you there?” I removed the phone from my ear and checked whether the call had disconnected. “I’ll lend you my plane. But on one condition, I want you to take someone from my security team with you.” Finally, she spoke. “Absolutely not,” I replied instantly. “Liam, this situation isn’t normal. The workers don’t trust your own management, and you’ve told me the union leader has threatened to escalate the strike. I won’t have you walking into a situation like that alone.” Her motherly instincts had surfaced. “And one more thing. You will call me the moment you reach London and return as soon as your work is finished. Promise me you won’t get yourself involved in any kind of feud.” Her breathing was slightly ragged from speaking so continuously. .“Mom, I’ll try.” My answer was short. I was trying to end the conversation. “Liam, your wedding is around the corner. I won’t let you go until you promise.” Her voice was strained. I sighed. “Okay

Kabir Pov“How the hell am I supposed to convince Liam? He will never agree. Moreover, there is so much work to look after.” My heart and mind were in a dilemma. I rested my head in my palms. I couldn’t offend Mrs Turner, but the company’s work was important as well. I wanted to pull my hair out. “Oh God, you have put me in such a difficult situation.” Making a decision has become my worst nightmare. It felt as though I was standing at a crossroads, unable to decide which way to go. I sat there for a long time, thinking about what I should do. Finally, I made my decision. “Hello, Nancy,” I called my assistant.“Sir, I’m working on it. There’s still some time left.” She answered. “I haven’t called you about that. I just wanted to tell you to make arrangements for me as well. I’m accompanying him to London.” After giving her the necessary instructions, I rested my head against the back of the chair and closed my eyes. The emotional stress was draining me. Why was