Zayn had no interest in the exact manner their partnership had begun, nor what other projects the duo had launched together.
His only goal was to clarify whether or not Brad's dealings with the Gold family pertained to him.
Zayn placed the folder back onto the table and summoned Brandy to investigate.
Just as Brandy was about to depart after receiving his orders, the secretary returned with the news of a Mr. Chroma requesting an audience with Zayn.
Brandy switched the focus of the monitor to the surveillance camera overlooking the reception. Sure enough, Brad was standing in wait.
Zayn ordered for Brad to be shown up at his office.
"Should I proceed with the investigation, Sir?" Brandy asked.
Zayn nodded. "Definitely. Inform me the second you find something."
"Yes, Mr. Giblo." Brandy departed smartly.
Not long after that, Brad was ushered up into Zayn's office. He appeared nervous and unsettled.
Zayn, on the other hand, was much more at ease as he gestured boisterously to the seats.
After reappearing with a cup of coffee for the guest, Mosa retreated tactfully into the shadows of the room.
"To what do I owe the pleasure, Mr. Chroma?" Zayn cut right to the chase.
Brad hesitated. "I was supposed to speak to Carla about this but she is currently abroad. She told me to speak to you instead."
"You might as well be honest with me. She'll fill me in anyway." Zayn glanced at his watch. "I have another meeting soon. You have ten minutes."
"I'm sorry to have disturbed you." It became evident to Brad that his appearance might have been rather sudden. "I only wish to clarify myself."
Zayn nodded encouragingly. "Feel free to speak your mind."
"I have had business dealings with Gold Group, it's true, but I was not aware of their true intentions of toppling Giblo Group. I put myself in touch with Ms. Gold when I found out. I didn't expect her to run into trouble as well."
Brad drew a deep breath before continuing. "As for the incident with Lena, I did think that you and Carla were harsh to her. Newton instigated the situation by coming to me, and with some provocative words to force me to pitch the business proposal to Carla. Once I realized his ulterior motive, I cut off ties with them immediately. I'd wanted to pull out my investment with them but it was too late. I am a victim of the Gold family's actions too, Mr. Giblo, just as much as you. I apologize for my actions and wish to impress upon you that I did not know that they were being done to your detriment. I am also thankful that I didn't let it get out of hand. I came to you today because it was the right thing to do, not because I feared your retribution. I knew that you would at least conduct your own investigation to ascertain my involvement with the Golds before jumping to conclusions."
"I only hope that my long-standing friendship with Carla would not be damaged by a misunderstanding, " Brad continued. "I need to clarify things with you to the best of my ability and make sure you understand what transpired. Though I can't claim to be morally superior than most, I would never dream of harming my friends."
Brad paused to draw breath again.
"What's more, I'd realize recently that you had been seriously ill when Lena assaulted you with the vase. It must have almost claimed your life! No wonder Carla was so upset by it that she refused to let Lena off the hook. I'd thought that it was unreasonable to demand Lena's head the way she did since it must have been merely a bruise. I was the one who was unreasonable. For that, and many other things, I would like to offer my sincerest apologies."
Brad stood up and sank into a deep bow.
"Thank you for saying all of that, " Zayn said with a gracious smile. "Carla has always spoken highly of you. I hope that the friendship between the both of you Dunras into something that stands the test of time."
"Thank you, Mr. Giblo." Brad appeared thoroughly surprised.
"You must have lost a lot in the fiasco with Gold Group. Let me know if there's anything I could do to help."
"That would be too much to ask of you." Brad hastened to decline. "I just came here today to clarify things. I must say, it's a great burden off my chest to see you well and happy. I've taken up enough of your time, Mr. Giblo. Enjoy the rest of your day!"
"Goodbye, Mr. Chroma."
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