Chapter 716 A Bold Move

"Astrid, why won't you let me up? Do I need an appointment just to walk into your company now?" Evelyn strolled in as if she owned the place, casually reaching out to grab Astrid's arm. Astrid stepped back, her expression laced with disgust. "Of course, visitors need an appointment. What do you expect?" "This isn't your family's business, Evelyn. You don't get to waltz in here whenever you feel like it. Who let her in?" Astrid turned to the receptionist, who immediately stammered out an explanation. "W-We tried to stop her, but she forced her way through!" Evelyn's expression darkened at Astrid's bluntness. "Astrid, is that really necessary? We've been friends for years." "Friends?" Astrid sneered. "We've barely seen each other a handful of times. At best, you're an acquaintance." She glanced behind her, subtly motioning for me to leave. Evelyn caught the movement and shot me a venomous glare before softening her tone. "Astrid, come on. We've known each other sin