Liam entered the conference room without rushing.

Edgar, who had been seated, immediately rose to his feet, straightened his posture, and extended his hand.

Liam stopped a few steps away.

His gaze was cold, assessing.

The silence stretched for several uncomfortable seconds.

Only then did he take Edgar’s hand, his grip firm and impersonal, releasing it immediately.

“What brings you here?” he asked bluntly.

Edgar drew a deep breath.

“Two reasons,” he said with forced calm. “First, I need to get t