Chapter seventy three

"A call? What call are you talking about? Carissa is too much!" Ian exclaimed, rising from his chair with a flushed and enraged expression, seeming ready to engage in a confrontation at any moment.

"Mr. Ian, please take a moment to drink some water and compose yourself. There's no need to let Carissa's actions upset you," Kathy, adept at gauging the atmosphere and possessing excellent communication skills, swiftly handed Ian a glass of water.

Ian gazed at Kathy, who exuded understanding, kindness, and competence, momentarily puzzled as to why he had ever agreed to work with Carissa.

"Relax, buddy. I doubt Carissa drafted any concrete plans. She was likely just trying to praise you and boost your spirits," remarked Carlisle, an older individual well-versed in the Book of Changes, offering a perspective deeper than Ian's on the situation.

Kathy and Dominic shared a glance, finding themselves developing a newfound respect for Carlisle.

"Really?" Ian inquired skeptically after sipping the