Chapter 151

Alyssa had expected Zander to agree immediately. To her surprise, he hesitated. "Ms. Hardin, I'm afraid I can't authorize that," Zander said carefully. "You would need to speak with Mr. Larson directly. Without his permission, I cannot act on my own initiative." Having climbed to his position, Zander was no fool. "Is that the case? Alright, my apologies." Although Alyssa seemed apologetic, she was deeply dissatisfied. She vowed to fire Zander the moment she married Howard. It was the first time Alyssa had encountered so many obstacles, and she was running out of options. Steeling herself, she approached Howard. "Howard," she began, her expression a carefully crafted blend of conflict and vulnerability. She opened her mouth as if to speak, then stopped, feigning hesitation. Casting a quick look her way, Howard indicated that she was free to speak her mind. Leaning closer, she explained her request, framing it as a plea. "I'm begging you, Howard. This is really just a symptom of