Chapter 624

When Kenichi Shirō and Haruko finally wrapped up their discussion, Karl had already been waiting for forty minutes.

Chiyo kept shooting him urging glances, clearly wishing to end this meeting quickly. Kenichi Shirō seemed on the verge of speaking several times, but with work piling up, all he could do was glance repeatedly at Karl. In the end, he had no choice but to pick up his files, stand, and take his leave.

Just as the door was about to close, he glanced back one more time—this time, Karl caught that complicated look perfectly.