Chapter 297
Anna arrived home to find Sophia already fast asleep.
The entire city had fallen into silence.
Her gaze landed on the table.
Several finance books were scattered in a messy pile.
She picked one up casually.
The pages showed clear signs of being read.
A slight smile touched her lips.
She never expected the usually lively and playful Sophia.
To be interested in something as dry as finance.
She carefully organized the books.
After washing up, she slipped into bed.
Sleep came quickly.
She slept peacefully through the night.
The next morning.
Anna had just reached the company entrance.
She saw Howard waiting there.
He was clearly there specifically for her.
Howard offered a fake smile the moment he saw her.
He quickly stepped forward and pulled her aside.
He glanced around.
Lowering his voice, he said, "Remember what I told you."
"Just cooperate nicely with me."
"I won't treat you and your mother badly."
Anna's stomach churned with disgust.
For his own selfish gains.
He wanted her to hurt someone else.
Colleagues began passing by.
Anna didn't want to engage.
She was about to give a response.
When she suddenly felt someone approach from behind.
She turned around.
Adrian stood there silently.
His expression was calm and unreadable.
Howard's face instantly darkened.
He cursed inwardly.
His conversation was interrupted before he could finish.
But he was new here.
It wasn't appropriate to make a scene.
He forced a smile and stepped around Anna.
Greeting Adrian, "Adrian."
"Didn't expect to run into you so soon."
"Working together from now on."
"Truly a pleasure."
Adrian's lips curved slightly.
His voice was light. "My little cousin talks about it every day."
"Saying she wanted her uncle to come to headquarters."
"She's probably the happiest one right now."
His gaze settled on Anna.
Holding an elusive depth.
Anna was taken aback.
She nodded awkwardly.
Unsure of what to say.
The moment their eyes met.
She quickly looked away.
She couldn't decipher his intention.
Was he暗示 her.
Or saying it for Howard's benefit.
Howard felt a secret thrill.
His plan seemed to be working.
As long as Anna could secure Adrian.
The Sinclair Group would eventually be his.
Noah approached quickly at that moment.
Handing documents to Adrian.
Adrian glanced through them before passing them to Howard.
"These are your position arrangements."
"Take a careful look, Uncle."
"I must excuse myself now."
Howard eagerly took the documents.
His eyes gleaming with anticipation.
Adrian gave him a cold glance.
Turning to the distracted girl beside him.
"Time for work."
Anna snapped back to reality.
Ignoring Howard any further.
She followed the two into the company.
As an executive assistant.
Following her superior was only natural.
After the three left.
Howard hummed a tune as he opened the documents.
His anticipation instantly turned to disappointment.
He nearly cursed out loud.
The legitimate heir of the Lowell family.
Was only a mere team leader!?