One moment, she was dedicated and focused, the next, she'd drift off to follow her brother's lead, slacking off.
It made him uneasy, and he couldn't help but worry about her ability to fully commit when the time came.
He was about to call his daughter, but as he dialed her number, the cold, mechanical voice on the other end interrupted. "Sorry, the number you have dialed is currently unavailable..."
He hung up the phone, glaring at the elevator.
"Tsk, this kid's going to send me to an early grave!" he muttered through gritted teeth as he turned back toward his office.
As he reached the door, his assistant was already waiting for him, a stack of documents in hand that needed his signature and review.
Among them were the details for the upcoming domestic jewelry contest and the annual IGI Expressions competition—both crucial for his company.
He needed his daughter to participate, even if she didn't win.