The assistant nodded and disappeared.
Gregory braced himself because he knew Alexander Reid was not a man who came without purpose and this conversation wasn't going to be easy.
Moments later, the door opened again.
Alexander stepped in. He looked calm, composed and powerful without trying and his presence filled the room like quiet thunder.
"Mr. Carter," he greeted him.
Gregory gestured stiffly in response. "Sit."
But Alexander didn't. "I would rather stand."
Gregory clenched his jaw. "Very well. Then speak."
Alexander's eyes didn't waver. "I am not here because of my father, I am here for Evelyn."
Gregory clenched his jaw but he had expected that.
But he didn't expect what came next.
Alexander reached into his coat and placed a thick folder on the desk.
Gregory frowned. "What is this?"
"Proof," Alexander said quietly, "It's proof that I do not need the Reid empire to stand on my own."
