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Carlisle leaned back in his chair, grinning as he heard Lethan’s voice crackle through the phone. “No need to thank me, Lethan. I was just doing what I had to do.”
Lethan let out a heavy sigh on the other end. “I don’t know how you did it, but everything’s settled. The company’s finances are back on track. Quinn’s embezzlement plan… it’s been derailed. I’m in your debt.”
Carlisle smirked, though he felt a stir of unease. He hadn’t expected things to unfold so quickly, but it wasn’t like him to back down from a challenge. “Just doing my part, like you asked. But don’t think this means I’m some kind of hero. I’m not in this for gratitude.”
“I understand. But you’ve helped me when I needed it most. The mess with Quinn, John, and the company—it could’ve been the end of Islo Clothing. And I won’t forget it.”
Carlisle paused, his fingers tapping idly on his desk. “Well, you’re welcome. But don’t get too comfortable. There’s more to this story, and I’ll need to stay close to ensure it’s truly over.”
“Of course. I’ll keep you updated. Let’s talk again soon.”
Carlisle hung up, glancing around at his team in the studio. They were busy at work, and his thoughts started to drift back to the bigger picture—his studio, his ambitions, and Wanda’s cryptic message earlier. Life seemed to be moving faster than he expected, and he wasn’t sure if he was ready for the next chapter.
As Hank finished sketching and the rest of the team continued with their plans, Carlisle found himself lost in thought. He had just played a significant role in helping Lethan, and he could see the respect that was slowly building around him. But the calls he’d received today felt like the calm before a storm, and he wasn’t sure what the next move would be.
But for now, he focused on the immediate—getting his studio up and running, making it a success, and dealing with whatever would come his way next. The rest would have to wait.
And as he thought about Wanda’s call and the upcoming family reunion, he couldn’t help but feel like there was more to uncover in his tangled relationships with everyone around him. The pieces were starting to fall into place, but what would happen when the puzzle was fully revealed? Only time would tell.
