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CHAPTER FORTY-TWO: WHEN STARS LAND. (2)
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2021-04-15 23:14:43Exiting the plane, early morning dew coating the asfalt as I walked down the stairs towards the car waiting for me below.
“Welcome home, Yamada-Sama.” The man before me greets, bowing politely as he opens the door for me.
“It’s good to be back, David.” Smiling softly, he closes the door after I enter before getting into the passenger seat.
“As requested, a meeting has been set up with Mister Ingram for Nine-Thirty. Your Father and William insist you stop by afterwards for brunch.”
“These two men have way too much free time.” I sigh, smiling at the thought of them waiting for me.
“They’ve missed you.”
“You’d think they’d get tired of me after calling everyday for the past two plus years.” I groan and he chuckles softly, before handing me a tablet.
“Madam is on her way to the press conference and is accompanied by August-San.”
“I see. And the old man?”
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