Chapter 2252


    Ste remained silent. Once outside, she conferred with Keegan about giving Maria a raise.


    Not long after Keegan and Aurora departed, Larry arrived to pick her up. Shortly after leaving the vi


    area, Ste suddenly spotted a familiar figure swaying by the roadside. As the car drew closer, she


    realized it was Wren Adkin.


    She promptly asked Larry to stop the car, rolled down the window, and called out, "Wren!"


    The person turned around, looking surprised. "Ms. Hall, what brings you here?"


    "I live nearby," Ste replied. "But what about you? What brings you here?"


    Apart from the vi area, there were hardly any houses nearby, just cars on the road, with few people in


    sight.


    "My house is close by," Wren said.


    Ste was surprised. "You live around here?"


    Wren nervously responded, "Yes, I overslept today and couldn''t catch a cab. N


    Ste didn''t say anything, she nced at Wren for a moment before saying, "Get in the car, we''ll talk


    inside."


    Wren breathed a sigh of relief, thanked her, and hurriedly ran to the other side to open the car door and


    get in.


    Once inside the car, she noticed there was not only Ste and the driver but also an ordinary-looking


    young man.


    Ste introduced, "This is Samuel Herston, my personal assistant."


    Wren greeted him, fastened her seatbelt, and sat nervously next to Ste with her backpack.


    As the car began moving, Ste continued questioning Wren, "You live nearby, but it''s quite a distance


    from thepany. Isn''t themute timeconsuming?"


    Wren awkwardly replied, "My grandma was sick, so we sold our house, and the rent near thepany


    is too high. So, I rented a ce farther away. Usually, I can catch the bus, butst night... something


    unexpected happened, and I overslept. Fortunately, I ran into you."


    Ste didn''t press further.


    Rent around here was cheap because the buildings were scheduled for demolition, with hardly any


    facilities nearby. In fact, it wasn''t suitable for living.


    She felt Wren wasn''t telling the whole truth, but she didn''t push further.


    Wren was quiet, seldom initiating conversation. When they arrived at thepany, she thanked them


    and left.


    Ste thought it was just a coincidence, but at lunchtime, Wren sat across from her with a te,


    casually greeting her, "Ms. Hall, may I sit here?"


    Ste nced at her and nodded.


    Wren sat down, and the group at the adjacent table, including Jaylene, turned their heads toward them,


    their expressions somewhat puzzled.


    Ever since Ste secured Grace Allock, a major client, from Darcie, Darcie had shown public affection


    toward her but tried to undermine her behind the scenes.Property of N?)(velDr(a)ma.Org.


    Despite having fewer shares, Darcie still wielded significant power in thepany. Even those inclined


    to take sides wouldn''t dare at this time.


    Wren was timid and didn''t want to offend anyone. Returning the money before was a clear stance. So,


    why was she getting close to her now?