Damien Kozlov

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[He can only nod in response to her tirade. After all, she is not wrong. Not at all.] Jason, please escort Alexandria to her flat.

[Gives a solitary nod.]

I can assure you, Alexandria. I had nothing to do with Vivian's death. Yui Nakamura, however, has the resources to help you find who did.

these.

This is where her flaws had surfaced. She attempted to reroute the lineage of the Wen Foundation ownership. Alexandria, I want you to have —

Unintentionally. She wanted to give you a chance to... regain your composure. Once you did, you had already launched your own business.

Which is why it could not be handed down to you. Vivian... understood you were going through a tough time and did not want to interfere.

See, the agreement was that you were to be handed the business once you were of age. You should have taken charge six years ago.

I had anticipated you asking this. The Wen Foundation was built on the premise of female power. It is, essentially, a matriarchal dynasty. Your mother died before you were of age to inherit the business.

That may be a mistake. The Nakamura family has had a long history with the Wen clan. She would help you transition into the business.

It is nice to know you can retain a sense of humour in such turbulent times. No, Nakamura and I were not lovers. I am trying to reach her for your benefit.

Ah, I am not after Nakamura to kill her. She and I were closely affiliated, once upon a time.

This is true.

That is certainly your interpretation of it, yes. I understand that you've recently met with Daniel.

Alexandria. I assume you remember our last discussion.

[txt: @WinsomeVagrant] Glass Grotto at 0900.

booking all your plane tickets. Best of luck, Coleman.

[A beat, then a bitter smile. He had half wished Daniel would decline, half wished he would accept.] Your assignment begins tomorrow. I'm —

Twenty-thousand.

[Stays silent as he does so, allowing him to think on his own accord.]