Chapter 425

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After work, Ashley and Tim arrived at Burke’s villa. Burke was on a call, frowning. Seeing them, he hung up, sat down, and said, “After reviewing your research, a few people want to meet you. I’ll introduce you when the opportunity arises.”

Ashley nodded obediently.“Okay.”

Her research had been officially approved for national funding. Burke then discussed the details with her.

Afterwards, Ashley and Tim asked Burke a few questions before leaving late at night. The next morning, in the office, Ashley was reviewing the resumes for the tech department that HR had pre–screened. Then, she paused.

Tim was nearby. Seeing her expression, he asked, “What’s wrong?”

“I saw Tanya’s resume.”

Tim raised an

eyebrow,

smiling.“She actually

applied? She’s persistent.”

Ashley didn’t speak, directly throwing Tanya’s resume away.

a business trip that afternoon.“I’ll leave you with the roundtable discussion

“No problem.”

was a government–business summit convened by the city government. Only about thirty companies were

she got out of her car, she saw a familiar face. She paused briefly, then looked away. She

watched Ashley’s back. As he was about to follow, someone called him.“Mr.

Jeffery turned.“Mr. Sterling.”

hands with him.“It’s been a

“Indeed.”

chatted as they walked upstairs to the conference room. Each seat had a company nameplate. Ashley was

surprised when

Chase remained impassive.

he

saw

Chase’s seat

was next to

Ashley’s.

was rectangular. Jeffery was seated opposite Ashley and Chase. Chase nodded at him with a smile before sitting down next to

looked at her phone, showing no intention of greeting

Chase,

Busy

however,

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