Chapter 45: A planned surprise

Liam leaned back in his chair, tapping a pen against the polished surface of his desk. The idea had been forming in his mind for days, and now he was ready to set things in motion. He pressed the intercom button and summoned Valerie, his personal assistant.

Within minutes, Valerie entered the office, her clipboard in hand, ready to take notes.

“You called, sir?” she asked.

“Yes, Valerie. I need you to book a reservation at the most exclusive restaurant in town,” Liam said, his tone decisive. “Make sure it’s for tomorrow evening.”

Valerie nodded, scribbling on her notepad. “Of course, sir. Anything else?”

“Yes,”...