The Absent Confidant (3)

Mikael thought over Aurel's proposal, realizing that squeezing it into his already jam-packed schedule might not be feasible at the moment.

He still had not completed the reconstruction of the deteriorating area in the west wing. The ceaseless work and repairs were consuming his time and attention, leaving little room for additional commitments.

To make matters more complicated, he was still waiting for Mister Remus to hand over the Steel family's business records and documents.

Mikael mulled over his impending workload. His thoughts shifted to his butler, curious about how things had been progressing on his end.

The absence of a reply from him puzzled Mikael, and he wondered if something was amiss or if Remus had gotten tied up in something urgent.

Deciding to shelve that thought for later, Mikael shifted his focus to what he was supposed to be doing. He scanned the surroundings, surveying the diverse buildings dispersed across the area.