They stood up and bid farewell to Nathaniel politely. As grassroots responsible persons, they felt that such a dinner didn't require the presence of someone at the presidential level.
Frey walked out of the office building with her colleagues, only to realize that Nathaniel's Rolls-Royce Phantom was parked out front, accompanied by a car sent by the company.
All the leaders from Technologent Group who had attended the meeting, including the junior designer Maggie, were getting into the car.
Maggie, dressed in jeans, a white sweater, and a cashmere jacket, looked youthful and vibrant. Before getting in, she greeted Frey with a polite smile, showing no ill feelings despite Frey's previous rejection. Frey nodded and got into her car.
A young colleague beside her whispered, "Frey, is Nathaniel coming too?"
Frey nodded, her brow furrowing slightly.
The other two colleagues gently pulled the young one away, avoiding further discussion about Nathaniel and Frey.
Frey followed behind Technologent Group's car until they arrived at Red Shift.
With Nathaniel present, exclusive parking spaces had been arranged. Frey parked her car and followed her colleagues into the VIP area’s private room.
The opulent surroundings made Frey feel momentarily dazed. Time had flown by so quickly, she recalled that when she had just been released from prison, she had worked as a waitress here.
Everyone quickly began singing and socializing, growing more relaxed as the evening went on. Frey, who generally avoided crowded places, had chosen a seat in the easternmost corner. Nathaniel, perhaps intentionally or not, sat beside her.
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