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.

team and would not easily grant outsiders access to

“I need a favor from you,

gaze and reassured her, “As a professional accountant committed to upholding confidentiality,

work then?” Christina’s eagerness to uncover all the evidence of Anya’s

in agreement. “All

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

“Christina, have you taken your dinner?”

to meet you first,” Christina

for

about to leave, bumped into Anya. With a dark expression on

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 for so many years, so don’t tell

department needed Christina to approve the reimbursement.

even darker, almost turning purple. “My business negotiations require a great deal of effort. You wouldn’t understand the lengths I have to go to secure those deals. How dare you reject my claim

if you are unable to grasp

she grabbed her

an intense desire to pierce her body with a

A colleague of his from the finance department was also

Sheridan. “I want to investigate these billing issues to see if any money

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

colleague and said, “Take a look at these accounts

the documents and sat

the untrained eye, the data appeared to be in order, but in the hands of

and sit

“All right.”

refreshments since I reckon you hadn’t had dinner. I hope you’re okay with this.” “Yeah, of course. Thanks for being so considerate,” Christina

fresh air for Christina. She had never encountered

this roselle tea a try.