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.

trip that afternoon.“I’ll leave you with the roundtable discussion the day after

said, “No problem.”

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

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

As he was about to follow, someone called him.“Mr. Cooper”

Jeffery turned.“Mr. Sterling.”

with him.“It’s been a while.”

“Indeed.”

walked upstairs to the conference room. Each seat had a company nameplate. Ashley was already seated at hers when they entered. Both Jeffery and Chase

surprised when

Chase remained impassive.

he

saw

Chase’s seat

was next to

Ashley’s.

rectangular. Jeffery was seated opposite Ashley and Chase. Chase nodded at him with

at her phone, showing no intention of greeting him.

Chase,

Busy

however,

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