Chapter 96

Lily knocked softly on the polished mahogany door. “Come in,” Claire’s calm voice floated from inside. Stepping into the CEO’s spacious office, Lily found Claire at her desk, a stack of files neatly arranged, her assistant standing at attention nearby. Claire signed one last document and handed it over. “Tell the team, we’ll go as planned,” Claire said smoothly. “Alright, boss,” the assistant replied before leaving the office, shutting the door behind them. “Have a seat, Lily,” Claire gestured. “Thank you,” Lily said politely as she sat down across from her. “Did you want to discuss something important?” “Yes,” Claire’s gaze sharpened as she pushed a sleek, black envelope across the table. Lily frowned and picked it up, carefully sliding the card out. “This is…?” Her eyes blinked in confusion as the elegant letters caught her attention. An invitation. To the gala. “I had already planned something tomorrow and can’t cancel it,” Claire explained. “So, I’m giving this to you.” Lily froze,