C187 Before the Start of the Conference

Evening had descended upon the Finley family manor. Taylor stood by the door, his gaze fixed outside with an unwavering intensity.

Kaufman, who was by Taylor's side, found it difficult to watch. Since the day Taylor had brought Mr. Berger to the Finley estate, Mr. Berger had been anxiously peering outside.

Kaufman was no fool; he knew exactly who Taylor was waiting for.

Yet