Sarah's voice sounded sincere over the phone.
"I just want to help my mom. Please, Serena, just give me a chance! I'm all over the place right now. I don't even know where to begin over the phone. Let's meet up and talk over dinner, okay? Please, give me just one chance!"
Serena looked up, the glow of her computer screen illuminating her face. She really needed that six million dollars.
If this meeting could resolve the issue, it would solve her immediate problems. After some thought, she agreed to Sarah's proposal for the sake of Amber Group's future.
"Where and when?"
"I get off work at 7:00 pm. Let's meet at Scenic Bistro."
Sarah spoke politely before hurriedly hanging up. She seemed to have been called away to handle some work.
Scenic Bistro was a private dining restaurant known for its discretion. Many elites chose it for business meetings.
But its entrance was tucked away in a maze of narrow alleyways. The place had a certain charm, but getting there wasn't the most convenient.
Serena wasn't particularly fond of dining in hidden spots. But she didn't object since she needed to sort out the funds. She left at 6:00 pm to make it on time.
Upon arriving, an attendant approached her.
"Ms. Jansen? Ms. Sarah has already reserved a private room for you. Please follow me."
Serena nodded. The main dining hall was empty, with only a series of private rooms. The smaller ones lacked doors, giving the place a unique ambiance.
She took a seat in a small private room.
An attendant respectfully placed a cup of warm water in front of her.
"Your dishes are scheduled to be served in 20 minutes. Please enjoy some warm water while you wait."
Serena didn't expect the serving time to have already been arranged. She couldn't help but think, "Funny how efficient people get when they need something from me."
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