บท 43: Prelude to Business Trip

Amber was silent, as if slowly accepting Matthew's words. 

"Okay…if you say so," Amber said melancholy. 

"It's settled now," Matthew said. "I plan on leaving next week. I hope to see the person you will appoint, Mr. Fitzwilliam."

"Don't worry about it," Charles replied with a firm nod. "I'll have someone reliable in place by the end of the week. You focus on your preparations, Hesh."

"Thank you, sir," Matthew acknowledged, offering a respectful bow of his head. With the formalities concluded, he turned toward Amber, who still stood quietly, her earlier defiance now replaced by an expression he couldn't quite decipher.