Alexander Arlan Ainsley POV

I finally could end my conversation with Mom. I could not talk for too long during work hours, it was so distracting. I was checking the ten documents that Thomas had submitted and was grateful that Mom did not prolong the conversation.

“I do not understand why Mom always calls at inopportune times, but it is hard to refuse her calls,” I grumbled, remembering Mom's many unreasonable requests.

“I can't think of anything else. Time is money.” I reminded myself and refocused on work.

If I was lazy at work, then the money would not accumulate. I wanted to have a serious relationship with Arletta, even...