Let Me Stay The Night

Christina’s face darkened instantly. “I’ll take care of it, Grandma.”

Azure nodded in understanding and refrained from causing any further difficulties for her.

Christina shot up from her seat and said, “I’m full, Grandma. I’m heading upstairs now.”

She turned around and glared at Anya before making her way up.

Upon returning to her room, Christina eagerly opened her laptop to search for Anya’s financial statements. However, to her surprise, she discovered that all the statements had been covertly altered, leaving almost no trace of any discrepancies to be found.

She knew something was amiss with the figures, but there was nothing she could do.

Suddenly, her phone rang. It was a text from Sheridan, extending an invitation to have lunch together

tomorrow.

Didn’t Sheridan exchange numbers with me to appease the elders? Why is he asking me out now? Oh, wait. Isn’t he good at accounting? Maybe he’ll be able to help.

Without hesitation, Christina agreed to his invitation. She believed that developing a closer relationship with him might provide her with an opportunity to seek his assistance.

After replying to the text, Christina took a shower and rested for the night.

The next day at noon, they met at a café.

Sunlight streamed through the window as Sheridan sat in his chair, dressed in a sleek suit and a deep blue striped tie, exuding an elegant and modest charm.

When Christina approached, he greeted her with a gentle smile and asked, “What would you like to drink? This café serves excellent coffee.”

Christina ordered a latte, and as they engaged in casual conversation, she finally brought up the question. “Sheridan, how does your company charge if your client wants to conduct financial investigations?”

“It depends on the circumstances and the client’s needs. Are you in need of such services?” Sheridan’s gaze deepened as he responded with another question.

have a well–established accounting team and would

solemn as she spoke. “I need a favor from you, but you must keep it

her gaze and reassured her, “As a professional accountant committed to upholding confidentiality, I’ll certainly help if you trust

Christina’s eagerness to uncover all the

in agreement. “All

approached, Christina diligently copied the necessary accounting documents onto an encrypted flash drive.

have you taken

first,” Christina said while

I’ll wait for

phone, Christina, who was about to leave, bumped into Anya. With a dark expression

only went on a short business trip to the neighboring city, and it was supposed to be a one–day trip. But you stayed for three days and had an extravagant meal that cost tens of thousands. You’ve worked in Gibson Corporation

department needed Christina to approve the

negotiations require a great deal of effort. You wouldn’t understand the lengths I have to go to secure those deals.

“As a seasoned employee in a leadership role, if you are

that, she grabbed her briefcase

retreating figure, her eyes filled with an intense

with a folder. A colleague

handed the documents to Sheridan. “I want to investigate these billing issues to see if

we

and said, “Take a look at these accounts and see if you notice any

a moment.” The colleague took the documents and sat down at the desk, carefully reviewing them.

to be in order, but in the hands of an experienced accountant,

go and sit over there,” Sheridan

“All right.”

Sheridan explained, “I prepared some light refreshments since I reckon you hadn’t

demeanor was a breath of fresh air for Christina. She had never encountered someone so refined and courteous and could effortlessly make her feel comfortable

“Give this roselle tea a