Chapter 199

Author’s POV As Freya entered the office, her presence caused an immediate stir. The team members stared in awe at her natural beauty and graceful demeanor. One excited employee stood up, eagerly asking, "Mr. Nakamura, is this gorgeous woman really our new colleague?" "News travels fast around here," Johnny chuckled, beginning the introduction. "This is Freya, she'll be joining our company as—" Before he could finish, Danny abruptly cut him off: "Mr. Nakamura, is she the reason you dropped Aurora?" Johnny paused, then nodded firmly. "Yes." "Regarding this matter, I'll give you an explanation later—" Johnny started, but Danny interrupted again, his eyes fixed on Freya with barely concealed hostility. "Aurora just earned her doctorate from one of the world's top ten universities, and she's only 25," Danny challenged. "Since Miss Freya here was chosen over Aurora for SF AI Solutions, I assume her credentials must be even more impressive?" Aurora had told Danny that Johnny rejected her for