Stumbled Upon Something


    As I returned to the lobby, I spotted Ste in the crowd. The person with her was Liora. They seemed


    close as they chatted andughed while approaching the ward.


    I wondered if someone we knew got hospitalized but couldn’t think of any friends we might share.


    Judging by their closeness, they had be quite intimate recently.


    I paused, then turned to leave since it would be inconvenient for me to follow. Instead, I called Grayson


    and asked him to find out who was in the hospital.


    On the way back, I couldn’t help but wonder if Ste was visiting Celine. If she were, why would Liora


    come to visit her? Did they have a connection? If so, it would be interesting. I would have to dig deeper


    to discover when and how they had be acquainted,


    That might exin why Celine had given up on thend near Operose during that critical moment. Did


    Celine have some dealings with Atticus?


    Back at the office, Carol informed me that Tobshampton Group had sent a representative. They wanted


    to discuss us bing their agent. However, I heard they had already chosen an agent not long ago.


    I hadn’t rejected working with thispany since I reimed Tanum Corporation. After all, they had a


    long–standing partnership with us and had not caused any trouble during our transition. Moreover, their


    reputation had always been good. Given they were an established brand, many customers preferred


    them.


    I had been busy with many things then and was upset when I discovered they had already chosen their


    agent. I told Carol to arrange a meeting, so she called their representative.


    The representative agreed to have dinner together in the evening. For some reason, I asked Carol if


    the


    representative was male or female.


    Carol understood my meaning andughed cheerfully. “Ms. Chloe, I’ve noticed a change in you since


    you


    returned from the vacation. You’re so entertaining and cheerful. It makes me happier than receiving a


    bonus!


    “It seems like I didn’t give you enough bonus during the New Year. That’s why you’re ttering me like


    this,


    right?”


    She giggled. “Oh, please! So many otherpanies in this building envy us. They can’t believe how


    lively.


    it is here, and we even get year–end bonuses despite everything that happened. It’s like a miracle.


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    them just receive gifts”


    boasted, “Let’s make them even more jealous by the end of the year. If I’m in a good mood, I might buy


    I felt like I was s on cloud nine while Carolughed heartily, pping the table. “Whenever you say


    something, it alwayses true. When you buy the whole building, I’ll be on top of the world.”


    I chuckled with a sense of satisfaction. “Hurry up and arrange the meeting! With my mood today, I


    might


    hit the jackpot!”


    Carol turned to make arrangements, but I asked her, “Hey! You haven’t told me the gender of the


    representative!”


    “It’s a woman.” Carol grinned. “Her name is Eleanor Wallist.”


    “Oh… Who?” I got into character. “You said her name was what?”


    “Eleanor Wallist,” Carol repeated.


    I mmed the table and burst intoughter. “It’ll be a piece of cake! I realized my ideas are working


    today. It seems this year’s going perfectly. My luck is unbelievable.”


    Carol looked at me, somewhat surprised. “Do… you know her?”


    “I met her this morning, but you can still arrange the meeting. We’re the hosts, after all. We should treat


    her well,” I said to Carol.


    Carol made the arrangements while I thought about Eleanor’s appearance. I knew she was savvy and


    hadn’t expected to meet someone like her. Our meeting was undoubtedly unique. We’d have a good


    chat


    tonight.


    Grayson walked in before I could settle down. He smiled slyly, saying, “Ms. Chloe, I found out who got


    admitted to the hospital. Care to guess?”