Chapter 104
Grandpa Lowell approached slowly.
Chloe Valentine immediately reached out to support him.
Her movements were gentle, as if handling a priceless treasure.
"What is your name?"
The old man's gaze was sharp, scrutinizing her from head to toe.
Anna Ross felt her heart tighten.
She took a quiet breath and answered respectfully, "Chairman, my name is Anna Ross."
Her fingertips dug secretly into her palms, beading with fine, cold sweat.
She hoped the conversation would end right there.
She absolutely could not let him detect her past with Adrian Sinclair.
A sharp glint flashed through Chloe's eyes.
But it instantly transformed into a soft, charming smile as she stood obediently to the side.
Grandpa Lowell remained silent for a moment before waving his hand.
"You may go attend to your duties."
He turned and walked toward his office.
Anna felt as if she had received a pardon.
She quickly walked away.
The hallway was vast and quiet.
She familiarized herself with the surroundings alone, marveling at the company's grand scale.
Faint voices drifted over.
Following the sound, she accidentally wandered into the conference room area.
Through a crack in the door, she could see a meeting in progress.
Adrian Sinclair sat at the head of the table, his expression focused.
He flipped through documents, his profile sharp and severe.
Anna was momentarily stunned.
She had never seen him like this before.
She watched, captivated.
Completely unaware of the astonished gazes from everyone in the meeting room.
Adrian tapped his fingers lightly on the table.
He suddenly pushed the documents aside.
"Meeting adjourned."
He stood up and walked straight toward the door.
Anna turned around in a fluster.
But he quickly blocked her path.
"What are you doing here?"
His voice was low, laced with scrutiny.
She clenched the hem of her clothes, her heart pounding like a drum.
She couldn't possibly say she had fled here to avoid his grandfather.
A flicker of emotion passed through Adrian's eyes.
Could she have come specifically to find him?
But his expression quickly turned cold.
"If you don't know your way around, don't wander recklessly."
His tone was detached and distant.
Anna bit her lip.
"Miss Valentine and your grandfather are waiting for you in the office."
She kept her eyes fixed on the ground, refusing to look at him.