80 Wanting to Visit

"I will hang up this phone if you don't introduce yourself to me right now," Michael demanded, his finger already hovering over the end call button.

There was a brief pause on the other end, and then a woman's voice, clear and professional, spoke up. "My apologies for the sudden call, Mr. Reyes. My name is Carla, and I'm the personal assistant to Mr. Alexander Tan, the CEO of UniVida Pharmaceuticals."

Michael's finger froze in mid-air, his heart skipping a beat at the mention of that name. Alexander Tan. The CEO of a pharmaceutical giant and, more shockingly, the father who had abandoned him and his mother years ago. A whirlwind of emotions churned inside him—surprise, confusion, and an unbidden spark of curiosity.

"Why... Why would Mr. Tan want to speak with me?" Michael managed to ask, trying to keep his voice steady despite the turmoil of feelings.