The conference room fell into a relieved silence.
Director Fisher and Mr. Jenkins wore smiles of survivors, standing up to shake hands with Lin Yu'an and Max, exchanging some polite words of congratulations and expectations for future cooperation.
Lin Yu'an just politely dealt with them, for these bureaucrats, this was merely a successful resolution to a PR crisis.
But for him, this was just the first step in a long journey.
He was now faced with two urgent matters.
First, to quickly complete the acquisition of the Giant Stone River Heritage Ranch and truly take that kingdom into his own hands.
Second, to immediately initiate the construction plan of the habitat he named December Arctic Home.
He glanced at the woman beside him, Max. Her blue eyes still held the shock of their recent intense exchange, but more so the anticipation for the future and a hint of... uncertainty.
