Chapter 1291 Dinner went on quietly for a while until the phone in his pocket rang and broke the silence. When he picked up the call, his expression and tone turned serious. “What is it?”

It was Cliff who had called. “Sir, Secretary Ackerman can’t make it tomorrow. His wife is seriously ill, and he has to be by her side.”

“Let him stay with his family.”

“But it might take him months to return based on his wife’s condition, and there must be someone there to assist you.”

“Tell administration to find someone to take his place.”

Asecond of hesitation later, Cliff said, “Sir, | have someone that | would like to recommend. | wonder if she will be suitable.” “Who is it?”