Chapter 44
In the evening. Acta hand for finished her work and preparing to be the office when teraphins Appeared out for har “Th. Ashworth!
Aris raised her head, her gars remaining calm and controlled. Is there romething you daadi
The hospital is currently negotiating a partnership for a new steep medicine center. There a dinner tonight with lycan officiatera dieres the project. Yea should attend as min representativ
Seraphins placed a document folden in Aris’s deck.
Aris glanced at the papers afel suddenly smiled with cold understanding Ms. Crom het perineally handling this negotiation, but you’re delegating this project to me?”
“Dr. Ashworth, are you mil holding a grudge over yesterday’s incident Seraphina responded with a perfectly crafted mode. “After all, we are colleagues, and I have complete confidence in your professional abilities. I’m very comfortable entrusting this project to prear expertise
Worried that Aria might refuse, Seraphina added with emphasis, “Besides, this assignment also comes from Katar’s diartive are said that since FB be overseeing your work responsibilities going forward, I’m asking you to handle this project discussion. You can’t refuse, can you?”
Aria couldn’t help hut tighten her grip on the folder.
Aria’s position had originally been independent of Seraphina’s authority. Kane’s intention was clearly to use his influence to place Seraphina in a supervisory role over her.
Seeing Seraphina’s innocent expression, Aria loosened her clenched fist and picked up the documents to examine them carefully
The paperwork appeared legitimate and properly authorized.
The director had also si
o signed the documents,
Seraphina probably wouldn’t dare to tamper with official hospital documents.
She closed the file and said, “Okay, I’ll handle the negotiations.
“Thank you. Dr. Ashworth. I’ll send you the dinner location and private room details shortly.”
Aria was too exhausted to waste any more time on conversation, so she grabbed the documents and left the office.
Seraphuna watched her retreating figure, a cold smile of satisfaction spreading across her Exce
Aria quickly received the message from Seraphina with the dinner details–the meeting was scheduled in a private room on the fifth floor of Moonlit Garden Restaurant
She entered the designated room carrying the project documents, but several men inside the private dining area immediately turned their attention toward her in a way that made her wolf instincts alert.
Aria had previous experience with lycan officials, but obviously these individuals were not legitimate representatives. She double checked the message information and room number–it way indeed the correct location.
“Sorry, I think I’m in the wrong room.”
As she was about to turn and leave, maywith a crew cut and wearing a blue shirt blocked her path, his tone casual but threatening.
“Hey, don’t rush off, beautiful. You’re in exactly the right place.”
