Lena thought that since Alaric had given her the position of CPO, she should make the most of it. However, she knew her limits. The last time she negotiated a discount on electrical appliances with the representative from Door, it wasn’t just about closing the deal quickly—she didn’t want to lose.
But in general situations, like attending today’s business chamber event, she stopped after her third drink. After toasting a few important figures, she took the chance to slip away to the restroom for a brief break.
When she came out, she saw someone waiting outside—since she hadn’t seen anyone else in the restroom, the person was probably waiting for her. She looked up and made eye contact with the person.
“Do you have a moment to talk?” Elise asked, her tone neutral. But Lena could tell she
