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.

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

spoke. “I need a favor from you, but you must keep it a secret.

and reassured her, “As a professional accountant committed to upholding confidentiality, I’ll certainly help if you trust me.”

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

in agreement.

diligently copied the necessary accounting documents

Sheridan called. “Christina, have you taken your

first,” Christina

wait for you,” Sheridan

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

and had an extravagant meal that cost tens

Christina to approve

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

are unable to grasp such fundamental boundaries, perhaps it’s time for me to

grabbed her

her retreating figure, her eyes filled with an intense desire to

minutes later, Christina arrived at Sheridan’s office with a folder. A colleague of

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

considerable amount of time to investigate thoroughly, but we can start by examining a portion of it to get an initial understanding

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

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

but in the hands of an experienced accountant,

and sit over

“All right.”

a spread 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

had never encountered someone so refined and courteous and could effortlessly

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 disrupt your sleep.”