“Which means this Mr. Smith should be from out of town,” Joyce said as she scratched her chin thoughtfully.

Natalie merely shrugged. “Who cares where he is from. It’s got nothing to do with us anyway. Let’s go.”

“Yes, let’s go find that b*tch Jasmine,” Joyce said as she helped Natalie to her feet.

As they passed the first row of seats, a man dressed as a bodyguard came up to them and stopped them in their tracks. “May I know if the two of you are in charge of Studio Nouveau?”

“And you are?” Joyce stepped up protectively to shield Natalie behind her as she regarded the man with wariness.

The man continued with a straight face. “I work for Mr. Smith. I’ve been sent to extend an invitation for you to meet with him.”

“Meet with us?” Joyce and Natalie exchanged looks.

Natalie furrowed. “May I ask what is the purpose of this meeting?”

“To discuss matters concerning the bidding exercise. This way please, ladies.” The man’s gesture and body language suggested that declining was not an option.

worriedly at Natalie. “What now, Nat? Should we go, or should

and paused. “We’ll go. It doesn’t look like he is giving

do

he would be so bold

Joyce reluctantly agreed and assisted Natalie as they followed the bodyguard up to the

young man seated on the couch. He was average-looking, dressed in an ordinary suit,

to his feet. It was as though he had read Natalie’s thoughts. “Greetings, I’m Mr. Smith’s

she pointed at him. “So you are not

had to leave on short notice, so he had tasked me to receive you,”

may

seat.” He replied

to assist Natalie over

J City. It was through sheer luck that we managed to clinch the project. This is why we are seeking a partner that could help us design and produce the

me tell you

forward but

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