Chapter 228

Ryan hesitated for a moment, fully aware of the precarious situation Vencchi was in. The company was like a leaf in a storm, teetering on the edge of collapse. Now that a lifeline had appeared, he wasn't in any position to let it slip away. Still, how had Wendy managed to pull off something like this? How had she secured such a major deal so effortlessly? "Alright," Ryan finally said, his voice subdued. "Mom, please call Wendy and get in touch with her. We'll wait here for her to arrive." … Aurora had been trying to set up a meeting with Coraline, and to her surprise, Coraline agreed without hesitation. The two arranged to meet at a secluded, quiet café. When Aurora arrived after finishing her lecture, Coraline was already seated, waiting for her. She wore a simple white dress paired with a baseball cap and dark sunglasses that concealed her face. As Aurora approached, Coraline removed her sunglasses and greeted her with a warm smile, "You're here! Come, sit." Aur