Chapter 135


    Chapter 135: Business Trip


    Sylvia’s trip to Country F wasn’t a spur–of–the–moment decision; it had been in the works for quite


    some time. This time around, she wasn’t just heading to F for that medicalpany, there were


    otherpanies waiting for her to assess the situation.


    Plus, she received some fresh news that in F, there’s this smart techpany with remarkable Al


    capabilities. If they could strike a deal, their projects could really take off.


    Sylvia wasn’t traveling alone this time, she had Juliet Ingrid apanying her. Originally, it was just


    Juliet tagging along, but upon learning about the trip to F, Ingrid insisted on joining, stating she


    could help Sylvia settle into the F branch’s environment quickly.


    It was obvious to anyone with half an eye that Ingrid was deliberatelying along. Sylvia also


    wanted to see what Ingrid was up to, so she agreed.


    And so, they set off together.


    After a dozen hours of flying, they touched down in F.


    “Let’s take it easy today, tidy up these materials tomorrow, and the day after, we’ll check out the


    subsidiary and then pay visits to those twopanies,” was their initial n.


    Originally, Sylvia nned to spend about half a month in F, but with Ingrid’s arrival, she could


    extend her stay a bit.


    Of course, if their trip to F proved fruitful, they could extend it further.


    So with ample time on their hands, there was no need to rush into anything else. They had to get


    themselves settled first before tackling other matters.


    The F branch had already sent someone to pick them up and had arranged hotel amodations.


    They were driven straight to the hotel. Sylvia hadn’t anticipated bumping into Cyril there.


    It had been a few days since theyst met, so seeing Cyril again didn’t faze Sylvia. She thought he


    mighte over to chat, but unexpectedly, Cyril just nced at her, checked in, and headed


    upstairs with his


    entourage.


    Juliet was surprised by Cyril’s aloof reaction. She leaned over to Sylvia and whispered, “What’s up?


    Did you two have a fight? He’s unusually cold; it’s not like him.”


    Sylvia couldn’t help but chuckle at Juliet’s remark. Wasn’t a little aloofness better?


    Their rtionship was what it was. Did Cyril have to keep being overly friendly? Sylvia couldn’t


    ept that. “I don’t think there’s anything else to it. I just made an offhandment. You know how


    Cyril was constantly pursuing you before. Now, suddenly, he’s cold as ice. It’s a bit strange to me.


    Maybe he’s got something up his sleeve? Do you think our discussions on cooperation have


    something to do with him? Is he intentionally trying to throw a wrench in your ns?” Juliet’s mind


    was already conjuring up various scenarios from just a brief encounter. Sylvia couldn’t help but


    marvel at Juliet’s active imagination.


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    “You’re overthinking it. Hardly anyone knows about our trip to F, and it’s not like Cyril has any


    connection to thepanies we’re visiting. How could he know about my itinerary? Cyril being here


    must be coincidental. Maybe he’s just here on business like us, but luck hasn’t been on his side,


    ending up in the same hotel,” Sylvia reasoned. Jullet didn’t press further, sensing there might be


    more to Cyril’s presence.


    After checking in, Sylvia instructed the subsidiary’s representatives to meet in two days and then


    retired to her room for some rest.


    Sylvia was a bit weary, but due to jetg, she found it hard to fall asleep. ncing at the time, she


    realized it was almost dinner time. Sylvia thought about calling Jullet to go out for a meal together.


    As she stepped out of her room to knock on Juliet’s door, the adjacent room’s door opened too.


    Sylvia instinctively turned, locking eyes with Cyril again.


    For some reason, Sylvia recalled Juliet’s words from downstairs. If once was an ident and twice


    a coincidence, then Cyril living next door felt more than just that.


    They stared at each other for a moment before Sylvia broke the silence. “Are you here on


    business?”


    “Yes, there’s some trouble brewing at thepany, so I’m here to sort it out,” Cyril replied curtly, as


    if speaking to a stranger, then turned and left swiftly, preupied with a phone call.


    Watching him leave, Sylvia couldn’t shake off the feeling that Cyril’s presence here was more than


    just a coincidence. She hoped he was genuinely here for business and nothing else.


    Just as Sylvia was about to knock on Juliet’s door, Juliet opened it herself.


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    “I saw you talking to Cyril just now. Something’s definitely fishy about his being here. Anyway, I’m


    about to hit the hay. Did you need something?” Juliet said.


    …I was thinking of going out for dinner together.


    “But I’m not hungry. Why don’t you go alone? Leave me a midnight snack at the door for when I


    wake up,” Juliet suggested before hugging Sylvia and kissing her cheek, then retreating into her


    room, thanking her and shutting the door.


    Watching the door close, Sylvia couldn’t help but feel overwhelmed. That’s just how Juliet was.


    Since Juliet was off to bed, Sylvia didn’t want to push. Dining alone felt a bit lonely, but she didn’t


    intend to invite Ingrid either. So, she pulled out her phone to search for nearby restaurants.


    As she reached the lobby via the elevator, she bumped into Cyril again, who seemed to be agitated


    on the phone, furrowing his brows with an impatient expression.


    Things must be quiteplicated at hispany, Sylvia thought to herself.


    The subsidiary had arranged a driver for her, but since she was only going out for dinner, she didn’t


    call for one. Instead, she found her way to a taxi stand using navigation, ready to head out.