Ji Shize's words were like a gray thread, binding Ji Yanzhi's heart in a cold, sinister grip.
He had brought up Ji Ting over and over, clearly trying to steer Ji Yanzhi toward something. There had to be a scheme behind it. Whether he was bluffing or lying, Ji Shize's goal had to be to stop this meeting, or at least lure him away.
Ji Yanzhi saw right through the trick. He told himself to calm down. The Old Residence had dedicated bodyguards protecting it. Nothing should happen there.
Besides, Ji Ear was so smart. He would definitely be fine.
But just as Ji Shize was about to step up to the podium, Ji Yanzhi suddenly gritted his teeth, grabbed his phone, and strode out.
The directors were all baffled. The meeting was about to begin. Where was Ji Yanzhi going?
"Sorry, please bear with us for a moment." Ji Shize's voice came from the right, his expression showing a hint of awkwardness. "President Ji may have some personal business to attend to. We'll delay the meeting by ten minutes."
The directors exchanged glances. Several frowned in obvious displeasure. This was a Board of Directors meeting. Even company business had to take a back seat, yet Ji Yanzhi was dealing with personal matters at a time like this?
The moment Ji Yanzhi stepped outside, he called Ji Ting's phone. After a minute of ringing, he was told there was no answer. He tried again, with the same result.
Ji Yanzhi immediately called someone else. "Uncle Yang, is Ji Ting at home right now?"
The housekeeper on the other end thought for a moment. "He should be. I didn't see him leave, but I haven't seen him since breakfast..."
"Go find him right now. If you see him, tell Ji Ting