Chapter 69 A Generous Gift

When Tyren and Thalia arrived, Stanford was already waiting on the couch. A kettle sat on the table, steaming. The scent of freshly brewed coffee filled the room, clearing their heads. Thalia stepped inside and asked, "Dad, why did you want us back so urgently? Is something wrong?" Stanford gestured for them to sit. "Mr. Backshaw Senior is holding his birthday banquet in Yebaku City. The company received this invitation. Take a look." He handed Thalia the invitation. Thalia opened it. The invitation itself was fine, but the content felt off to her. She handed it to Tyren. "What are the Backshaws playing at? They invited the Marquettes to celebrate Geoffrey's birthday, and then they specifically mentioned the Chromia Retreat project. "Everyone knows we make medical devices. We have nothing to do with the resort bid." Stanford sipped his coffee. "I thought it was odd too. That's why I called you two." Tyren set the invitation on the table, his expression unchanged. "They revis