True Heiress Returns to Her Unemployed Rich Family (Arabella) novel Chapter 660

"Wait, hold on." Colton immediately backed off. "My bad—I shouldn't have been gossiping."

If I go up there now and things go sideways, who's gonna bail me out?

Arabella gave a satisfied nod. "Okay, so that's the story. Go ahead to the meeting—just keep me on the line. I'll come up after you're done."

"Where are you headed now?" Colton asked.

"I'll just hang out at the coffee shop across the street," she replied.

"Alright. Heading up now." Colton turned toward the entrance of Horizon Corp, then paused. "What about Zack and Sarah?"

That was the real issue right now. They couldn't just let those two run around trying to mess with Arabella.

"I'll handle it later," she said. She was still waiting to hear back from the police about the kidnapping investigation.

Colton's expression turned serious. "Okay. Just say the word if you need anything."

"Yeah." Arabella nodded and started to walk away.

"Dr. Hamilton, Tylin... you two know each other?" Andy's voice came from behind her.

She turned and saw Matthew and Andy approaching.

Feeling a flicker of guilt for no real reason, Arabella kept her tone even. "No, we don't."

"Then what were you two talking about just now?" Andy pressed, curiosity written all over his face.

"I thought he looked like someone here for the acquisition meeting, so I asked. Turns out he's not," Arabella answered smoothly, thinking on her feet.

"Actually, he is here for the meeting—the promotional plan for Horizon Corp and Tylin Design Studio's collaboration," Matthew clarified, as if genuinely convinced that Arabella and Colton were strangers.

Andy's lips twitched. He couldn't help but be impressed by Matthew's performance.

He hadn't caught their earlier conversation, but from their body language when he and Matthew walked over, it was obvious they were familiar with each other.

Plus, this Tylin guy carried a subtle air of deference toward Arabella.

Clearly, they were not only friends but business partners—with Arabella calling the shots.

Arabella's eyes narrowed slightly. What was Matthew playing at?

"Coming inside?" Matthew had already shifted the subject.

"No, I just realized I left some documents behind. I'll be back in a bit," Arabella said. "You guys go ahead and start."

"Alright. See you soon." Matthew agreed and headed into the building first.

Andy glanced at Colton. "Tylin, after you."

"Sure." Colton followed him inside, hands casually tucked behind his back. As he walked, he flashed Arabella a quick OK sign. Don't worry, I've got this.

Arabella turned, crossed the street, and slipped into the coffee shop.

She found a quiet corner, pulled out her laptop, and quickly remote-connected to Colton's computer.

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