Malakai's POV

My mood turned sour immediately and my eyes darkened in anger, excusing myself from the hall, I pulled Chris outside with me

"Book the earliest flight to Los Angeles for me. I have to leave as early as possible"

"But sir... The launching" he reminded

I had forgotten about the launch.

"You can go at night, you can't be absent in the morning" He added and I nodded with a sigh. I closed my eyes, dismissing Chris while I tried to catch my breath, tried to calm myself

"Are you okay?" I heard Emma ask and I nodded slowly

"I'm fine" My voice was low and I hoped...