Chapter 106: The confidential file
Roberto remained behind, his face tightening. He dialed a number. "Listen carefully," he said in a low voice. "Keep an eye on Miss Riya. I want detailed updates on her whereabouts and actions."
His gut told him she was working with Zachary. Something big was brewing. He could feel it, but until he had evidence, he couldn’t tell Nathaniel about his suspicions. Doing so might only damage his credibility.
Slipping the phone back into his pocket, Roberto muttered under his breath, "I’ll uncover your secret, no matter what."
With determination etched on his face, he strode out of the office.
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Zara arrived at the Grand Hotel to meet Nicole, her thoughts tangled with questions she couldn’t shake off. Why had Nicole chosen her as the head designer when there were surely more experienced candidates available? Was it just a gesture to repay Nathaniel? Or had Nicole genuinely seen potential in her?
Though Zara had decided to accept the position out of gratitude toward her husband, the curiosity still gnawed at her.
She found herself standing outside the presidential suite, hesitating briefly before pressing the doorbell.
The door opened a few seconds later, and Nicole greeted her warmly. "Come in. I’ve been expecting you."
Nicole stepped aside, holding the door as Zara entered.
"Have a seat. I’ll call room service and have them send up two coffees."
As Nicole busied herself with the phone, Zara sat down on the plush sofa and glanced around the room. Her eyes landed on a neatly folded pile of clothes on the bed and an open suitcase beside it. Clearly, Nicole had started packing.