Chapter Fifteen

Alexander let out a sigh of relief as he settled into his bed, eager for some peace and quiet. But just as he closed his eyes, his phone began buzzing.

Groaning, he reached for it, and upon seeing the caller ID, answered groggily.

"Yes?" he mumbled, but there was no response.

Annoyed, he snapped, "What is it?" and rubbed his eyes, trying to shake off the drowsiness.

"Sir, Mr. Carson is here to see you," informed one of his employees through the speakerphone.

He quickly sat up straight and replied with more urgency than intended, "Keep him entertained, I'll be down in five." He ended the call, determined to meet with Mr. Carson.

Sighing deeply, he placed his phone back onto the nightstand. He massaged his face with his hands before rising from the bed. After swiftly changing into fresh clothes, he made his way downstairs to meet his guest.

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"I didn't expect you to arrive so soon," Alexander said with a smirk as he laid eyes on the young man sitting on the couch in his livi