Chasing the Unexpected

As soon as Aubrey Jane Keith spotted Nyla, she set down her coffee and waved her over with a smile.” Nyla, over here!”

Nyla sat down across from her. “Ms. Keith, I’m sorry for being late. There was traffic.”

Aubrey Jane looked at her with a warm gaze, as if she were a younger family member. “No problem! I’m not busy today. What made you want to meet for coffee?”

Noticing Nyla’s hesitance, Aubrey Jane grew more intrigued. “What’s wrong? It’s rare to see you like this.” Taking a deep breath, Nyla replied, “Ms. Keith, I actually wanted to ask for your help.”

Surprised, Aubrey Jane raised an eyebrow. “What is it?

It must be important for Nyla to bring it up to her.

They had met at a drug research conference, where Nyla had saved Aubrey Jane after she fainted due to low blood sugar. As they got to know each other better, Aubrey Jane grew fond of Nyla. They not only shared interests but also similar life experiences.

Aubrey Jane had struggled in her younger days while raising her son alone, building the Keithstone Group, into what it was today. She admired Nyla’s bravery and tenacity, traits she recognized in her younger self. Property belongs to Nôvel(D)r/ama.Org.

Nyla briefly explained the recent events and then looked at Aubrey Jane. “I heard that the Keithstone Group has a resort project and that the partner hasn’t been decided yet. I’d like to ask you to give the Raynor Group a chance.”

“Nyla, I’ve said before, you saved my life, and you can ask me for one favor, as long as I can fulfill it,” Aubrey Jane replied, pausing before adding, “I’m willing to collaborate with the Raynor Group, but are you

want to use this debt of gratitude for such a small matter?”

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Nyla nodded. “Yes. This situation arose because of me. I don’t want him to suffer because of my issues.”

“Okay, I’ll have my secretary contact the Raynor Group right away.” Aubrey Jane promised.

“Thank you so much, Ms. Keith!” Nyla exclaimed.

Aubrey Jane took a sip of her coffee and smiled. “I hope he proves worthy of your sincerity.”

After chatting for a bit longer, Nyla left.

Not long after she exited, Aubrey Jane stood up to leave as well.

Just then, a cheerful voice called out, “Ms. Keith, what a surprise to see you here! What a coincidence!”

Turning around, Aubrey Jane saw Erin approaching with a bright smile.

Ms. Hulle, what a surprise,” she replied.

Erin felt a rush of excitement. When Damon had visited her home, she had overheard him and her father discussing ways to collaborate with the Keithstone Group. With the Keithstone Group’s resort project still lacking a confirmed partner, many local companies were keenly interested.

Patrick had visited Capitarnia several times recently, but he had only met Aubrey Jane once, and she had

outright refused his offers.

If it hadn’t been for an invitation from a friend to a gathering hosted by the Keiths, Erin wouldn’t have had the chance to meet Aubrey Jane at all. She had hoped to see Aubrey Jane again but hadn’t managed to

do so.

Now that she had this unexpected encounter, Erin saw an opportunity to get closer to Aubrey Jane and perhaps recommend Prospectus Technology for collaboration. If the partnership could be secured, it would impress Damon immensely!