Chapter 46. On the Verge of Going Crazy

AXEL

“Sir Axel?”

I was dragged out of my trance, dragged back to reality which was this damn conference room, and just back to a meeting that wouldn’t fucking end.

“Sir Axel, I was talking abo—”

“How long has this meeting been going on?” I asked the department manager, my voice harsh.

The others in the meeting room stayed silent, suddenly finding something on their desk so interesting. The department manager looked around, but when he saw he was alone, he swallowed, looking back at me.

“An hour, sir.”

I scoffed, but the sound was hollow and bitter. “A fucking hour.” I stood up, adjusting my jacket. “We’re done with this meeting.”

The manager hesitated. “But sir, the deal—”

“Would you like to continue this on your own, Anthony?” I asked, my gaze a glare and he kept quiet, looking down. “I thought so.”

I left the room, adjusting my tie even though there was nothing wrong with it. We sealed the deal with that oiling company, a