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.

a well–established accounting team and would not easily grant

need a favor from you, but you must keep it

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

eagerness to uncover all the evidence of

in agreement. “All

evening approached, Christina diligently copied the necessary accounting documents onto

have you taken your

to meet you first,” Christina said while packing her

right. I’ll wait for

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

department needed Christina to approve the

“My business negotiations require a great deal of effort. You wouldn’t understand the lengths

aggressive stance, Christina did not back 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

her briefcase

glared at her retreating figure, her eyes filled with an intense desire to pierce her body

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

want to investigate these billing issues to

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

said, “Take a look at

The colleague took the documents

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

sit over

“All right.”

of pastries and 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 so considerate,”

Christina. She had never encountered someone so refined

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