Nathan Leafcastle smiled at her and nodded gently.

"I know, you go back to sleep first."

Sally Dalton nodded, went back to the bedroom, took a shower, and prepared to sleep, while Nathan Leafcastle sat by the computer, bringing up the news to check.

Seeing all that negative news about Irene Spencer, his brows furrowed even more into a deep line.

"Kris Cooper, I won’t admit defeat!"

...

...

Early the next morning, Sally Dalton got up early and didn’t see Nathan Leafcastle by her side. Puzzled, she went to the study, only to see the man sitting at the desk, writing something on paper.

Her gaze swept past his rumpled old shirt, and Sally Dalton couldn’t help but frown.

"Nathan, you... you didn’t sleep?"

Upon hearing her voice, Nathan Leafcastle immediately put away the paper and pen in his hand.

"Oh, I... just got up."

"Nathan!" Sally Dalton walked over, holding his shoulder with concern, "I know you’ve been working hard, but your health is also important. You must take care of yourself. If Aunt knew you were like this, she wouldn’t rest peacefully."

"I understand." Nathan Leafcastle stood up, "Are you hungry? I’ll prepare some breakfast for you."

"No need, I’ll go!" Sally Dalton grabbed his arm, "Go take a shower, change your clothes. Dad is going to the board meeting today. After it’s over, you can catch some sleep."

Nathan Leafcastle nodded, "I... I’ll tidy up the table first."

Nodding, Sally Dalton went downstairs to prepare breakfast for him. Nathan Leafcastle looked at the paper on the table, carefully tucked it into the drawer and locked it, then returned to the room.

The two of them had a simple Western breakfast together and headed to Barker Group. As they approached the CEO Office, the assistant immediately came to greet them.

"Nathan, where... is the Chairman?"

"Dad?" Sally Dalton showed a surprised look, "So early?"

However, the assistant’s expression wasn’t very bright. He looked at Nathan Leafcastle without saying anything, but there was a hint of reminder in his eyes.

The two walked into the office one after the other, and sure enough, they saw Sally Dalton’s father, Bernardy Dalton, sitting in his chair, with an unhappy expression on his face.

Sally Dalton smiled as she walked to Bernardy Dalton’s side, "Dad, why are you here so early?"

"Good morning, Uncle Bernardy!" Nathan Leafcastle also took the initiative to greet him.

"Nathan!" Bernardy Dalton sat up straight, "What’s going on with Irene Spencer? I just asked the company’s PR department, and they said this was your own decision. Is that true?"

This time, he brought several important directors over because he wanted them to see how capable his son-in-law was, to gradually establish Nathan Leafcastle’s position as a successor.

Barker had just signed Irene Spencer as a brand spokesperson, and then such a big scandal broke out. The impact on Barker is naturally significant.

Hearing such news early in the morning, Bernardy Dalton naturally wasn’t happy.

So, he rushed over here just to get a clear answer.

"It was my decision."

"Nathan, you should be very clear. The company has rules. What I’ve always admired most about you is that you follow the rules without favoritism. But now, I really can’t understand why you would do this?" Bernardy Dalton stood up, "Do you know how much impact Irene Spencer has brought us this time? Nathan... didn’t you investigate her situation at all? How can a celebrity with negative news all over her be our spokesperson? What... what exactly were you thinking?"