Chapter 13

Soon after, the elevator opened. When Emily and Oliver entered the conference room, people were finding their seats, exchanging greetings, and preparing for the meeting ahead.

Oliver took a deep breath, relieved that they arrived on time. He greeted the board members warmly, his presence commanding attention, while Emily flashed her professional smile who was behind him.

“Good morning, Mr. Chen. How was your trip to Hong Kong the other day?”

The old man smiled at him, “It was great. Thanks to you”

“Anytime, Mr. Chen”

“Good morning, Mr. Sterling” a middle-aged woman chimed in.

“You looked even more young, Mrs. Sanders. I heard your daughter will go to Paris?”

“Oh yes. I would really love it if you met her once”

“We will see about that, Mrs. Sanders”

After several greetings, Oliver takes his seat. His demeanor was confident and focused while Emily stood a few meters behind him.

The room fell into a hushed silence as the presentation for the new big project. The speaker, accompanied