After inspecting the trees, I dashed to my father's place of business as quickly as I could. I didn't get around to finishing the others. I granted them the authority to watch each and every one of them and to notify me only if the trees that are required and will be used are in the vicinity. in projects that have been assigned to him.

As I walked into my father's office, I didn't have time to bow to the people who worked there. Even in the elevator, I was apprehensive, knowing that I might be led to some information about my father's whereabouts.

When I met Sophia, I had...