Chapter122
Ashley remained silent. Chase’s study at home was off–limits because of company secrets. She’d never entered it. But Tanya could freely access Xundu’s confidential documents… their relationship was deeply established.
Tanya knew they’d react this way, worrying about leaks and their close relationship. She put down the documents, looking at Ashley, who was looking down, seemingly avoiding eye contact. She smiled; her posture was like a supervising boss.
Tim, while King revised a clause, asked, “Mrs. Sterling, aren’t you planning to work at Xundu?” Tanya, looking directly at him,“Chase asked me, but I prefer to rely on myself and not use
connections.”
you
Before Tim could respond, Director King interjected, “Mrs. Sterling is too modest. We know you’re a VR genius. Even if your relationship with Mr. Sterling is close, we wouldn’t think got in through connections. Our work would be smoother with you. Consider it again?” Tanya smiled faintly, “Maybe later.” She could work there anytime she wanted. Ashley didn’t want to count Chase’s preferential treatment towards Tanya.
Ashley took a sip of water and saw someone outside the glass door – Chase. She froze. He saw her but didn’t focus on her. Ashley turned to see Tanya smiling at the door.
Tanya said to King, “I’m leaving.”
King and Mo realized Chase was there. It was almost noon; he’d come to pick up Tanya for lunch. Seeing them about to greet him, Chase said, “Don’t bother;
