After a while, Rowan finished making coffee for Alex.

He poured two cups, keeping one for himself.

“Coffee’s ready.”

Alex responded with a hum, gesturing for him to place it on the table. “I need to get to work. I’ll be picking up your sister-in-law at noon. You go back and run your company properly. Ask me if you don’t understand something.

“Don’t just dive in blindly. The business world can swallow you at any time.”

“I understand. After this, I won’t be careless again.”

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