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.

well–established accounting team and would not easily grant outsiders access to examine

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

professional accountant committed to upholding confidentiality, I’ll certainly help

meet you after work then?” Christina’s eagerness to

agreement.

copied the necessary accounting documents onto an

called. “Christina, have you

first,” Christina said while packing her things.

wait for

was about to leave, bumped into Anya. With a dark expression on her face, Anya questioned, “Christina,

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

needed Christina to approve

face grew 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

did not back down. “As a seasoned employee in a leadership role, if you are unable to grasp such fundamental boundaries, perhaps it’s

she grabbed her

at her retreating figure, her eyes filled with an

A colleague

these billing issues to see if any money has been

we can start by examining a portion of it

portion of the documents to his colleague and said, “Take a look at

a moment.” The colleague took the documents and sat down at the

data appeared to be in order, but in the hands of an experienced accountant, it could

let’s go and sit

“All right.”

spread of pastries and refreshments was arranged. Sheridan explained, “I prepared some light refreshments since I reckon you

of fresh air for Christina. She had never encountered someone

they settled into their seats, Sheridan offered her a cup of tea. “Give this roselle tea a try. It’s caffeine- free so it won’t