"Why tell him?" Ashley scoffed. "We can handle this project ourselves. Once we secure a long-term partnership with Regal, we'll be in charge here."
Lara, persuaded, excitedly said, "Then let's find a restaurant to celebrate. Tomorrow, we'll meet with Leah at Regal."
Meanwhile, Tristan arrived at the kindergarten.
It was the end of the school day, and many parents were already waiting at the entrance.
When the dismissal bell rang, a flurry of children rushed out, being picked up by their waiting parents.
Minutes ticked by, with children leaving in groups, but Tristan still did not see Ella. Worried that something might have happened to her, he strode into the kindergarten.
The grounds were now quite empty, but he heard a voice demanding from an office not far away, "Tell me! Why you h
