Theodore furrowed his brows, doing his best to remain composed right now.

"Richard? Wasn't he just here?"

"Isn't a single phone call enough?"

His voice had softened somewhat, but the hotel manager remained visibly anxious, sweat dotting his forehead.

He stammered,

"Sir Wang, our staff is trying to reach him, but our CEO isn't answering the phone."

The manager explained nervously,

"Perhaps he's driving home or resting, and hasn't noticed the call."

Theodore let out a humorless laugh, his ...