The Hockey Roommate's Filthy Desire novel Chapter 172

Chapter 172

ARIA’S POV

A few hours after Brandon left my office, I was still sitting at my desk, trying to clear my mind. My discussion with him had left me feeling drained

him, but his constant jealousy was starting to feel like a heavy weight. I shook my head, forcing myself to n at the work in front of me. I couldn’t afford to get distracted. I had a company to run.

department and told them to start pulling the security camera logs from Fred’s old office. If David’s plan was

needed every single piece of evidence showing Fred’s bad behavior in this building.

the middle of typing an email when a quiet knock came at the door. Chloe stepped inside, looking very She was holding a small piece of paper tightly in her hand.

a, I am so sorry to disturb you,” Chloe said, walking over to my desk. “But the investment company just called back main line. The main owner of the firm is actually in town right now.”

used, looking up from my laptop. “The owner? I th

o did I,” Chloe said, handing me the paper. “But before they officially send the money to our ba

looked down at the paper. Written on it w downtown. I frowned, a strange feeling fo

“A hotel room, Chloe? Why can’t he jus a restaurant?”

“I asked the exact same thing,” Ch because he flies out of the cour personal signature is the ver

I hesitated, staring at the irregular and unprofes

Fred was still out

the gap his exit

If a quick m

“Alright

gone

were dealing with their legal team and managers.”

st arrived. He insists on speaking directly with the CEO wants to meet you face-to-face right now.”

private penthouse room at a very expensive luxury hotel h.

adquarters? Or at least meet me for a normal business lunch at

apologetic. “They said his schedule today is incredibly tight ogized for the short notice and the location, but they said his get the money rolling. If you don’t go, the deal might get delayed.”

e that something about this situation was completely wrong. It felt drifted to the piles of financial documents on my desk.

and ruin our market value. We desperately needed that cash influx to cover

way to save my father’s company and secure our future, I had to do it.

stood up and grabbed my handbag. “I’ll go meet him. Watch the office while I’m

nodding as she stepped back to let me pass.

to the grand entrance of the luxury hotel. I walked inside, my heart beating a little fast ate elevator all the way to the top floor.

med and slid open, I found myself facing a large, quiet hallway. Two large security guards stood of the penthouse.

r

they just looked at me, nodded politely, and opened the doors to let me inside. The penthouse was a fortune.

ss windows showing the whole city, expensive leather couches, and soft lighting. But the most striking as how completely quiet it was. There were no assistants, no lawyers, and no laptops.

d out, taking a few tentative steps into the room, my heels clicking softly against the marble floor. “I’m Aria,

e far end of the room clicked

dark alcohol.

ment the light hit his fa

wave of pure, hot

ut into the living space, casually holding a crystal glass

ly left my lungs. My heart stopped dead in my

ntire body.

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