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.

Corporation should have a well–established accounting team and would not easily grant outsiders access to examine

solemn as she spoke. “I need a favor from you,

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

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

in agreement.

diligently copied the necessary accounting

have you taken

you first,” Christina said while packing

right. I’ll wait for you,”

Anya. With a dark expression on her face, Anya questioned, “Christina, why didn’t you reimburse my

to be a one–day trip. But you stayed for three days and had an extravagant meal that

finance department needed Christina to approve the

effort. You wouldn’t

down. “As a seasoned employee in a leadership role, if you are unable to grasp such fundamental boundaries, perhaps it’s time for me to

she grabbed her briefcase

retreating figure, her eyes filled with an intense

office with a folder. A

Sheridan. “I want to investigate these billing issues to

time to investigate thoroughly, but we can start by examining a portion of it to get an initial understanding of the problem,” Sheridan

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

took the documents

order, but in the hands of an experienced accountant, it could

go and sit over there,” Sheridan suggested.

“All right.”

refreshments was arranged. Sheridan explained, “I prepared some light refreshments since I reckon you hadn’t had dinner. I hope you’re okay with this.” “Yeah, of course. Thanks for being

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

settled into their seats, Sheridan offered her a cup of tea. “Give this roselle tea a try. It’s caffeine-