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.

would not easily grant outsiders access to examine the

need a favor from you, but you

professional accountant committed to upholding confidentiality, I’ll certainly help if you trust me.”

you after work then?” Christina’s eagerness to

in agreement. “All right.”

the evening approached, Christina diligently copied the necessary accounting documents

have you

you first,” Christina said while packing

right. I’ll wait for

up the phone, Christina, who was about to leave, bumped into Anya. With a dark expression on her face, Anya questioned, “Christina, why didn’t you reimburse my

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

needed Christina to approve the

a great deal of effort. You wouldn’t understand the lengths I have to go to secure those deals. How dare you reject

back down. “As a seasoned employee in a leadership role, if you are unable to grasp such

her briefcase and

filled with an intense desire to pierce her body with a bullet.

arrived at Sheridan’s office with a folder. A colleague of his from

“I want to investigate these billing issues to see if

such a substantial amount of information, it’ll take a considerable amount of time to investigate thoroughly, but we can start by examining a portion of it to get

of the documents to his colleague and said, “Take a look at these accounts and see if you notice any

documents and sat down at the desk, carefully

but in the hands of an experienced accountant, it could reveal hidden patterns

let’s go and sit over there,” Sheridan suggested.

“All right.”

a spread of pastries and refreshments was arranged. Sheridan explained, “I prepared some light refreshments since I reckon you hadn’t

of fresh air for Christina. She had never encountered someone so refined and courteous and could effortlessly make her feel comfortable in any

“Give this roselle tea a try. It’s caffeine- free