Country: Aurivelle
City: Auremont
Grayson
I remained seated even after the meeting ended.
One by one, they all left.
Cassian.
Lucienne.
Matteo.
Even Vivienne.
Soon…
It was just me and Mother.
The silence settled easily between us.
“How are you doing?” she asked.
“Good.”
“I already spoke to the finance company,” I said.
“Our budget has been sent to them.”
She nodded once.
“Alright.”
“Hope you’re done for the day?” she asked, standing up.
“Yes.”
I rose to my feet.
“Let’s go.”
We walked out together, heading toward her office.
She picked up a few things, then we made our way to the elevator.
“I really hope Alvara makes it into the top three,” she said casually.
“I have a lot of plans for her.”
I looked at her.
But said nothing.
“I like her,” she added, a small sm
