(Karsten)
It was wrong to take out my frustration on Arata. Disappointment I saw in her eyes that my words had caused, pierced like a splinter of wood in my cold heart.
Never knew someone's disappointment would affect me this much. I needed to collect my thoughts and not use her as my emotional outlet.
I made some more phone calls and spoke to Ranold. We needed to acquire that cotton, or we would be facing a huge loss. By no means was I prepared for that, but when nature decides to stand against you, there is not much one can do.
Arata didn't disturb me after that. I thought of summoning her again, but my pride got the better of me. At least I should have kept the coffee.
As noon drew near, I received a call from an unknown number. Seeing the first three digits, I knew the call was coming from Angel City.
Who could that be?
Receiving the call through my Bluetooth device, I promptly said.
"Hello!"
