Chapter 177 The Exhibition

The next morning, I hauled my packed suitcase straight to the office. Over the past few days, the gossipers in the company seemed to have quieted down, at least when I was around. Zia had taken the day off, saying she couldn't make it to the event. Nancy, however, proved to be quite reliable. She handed me a stack of business cards and a detailed itinerary, even assigning me an assistant for the event. Once the exhibition was over, I could just hand my work to her and head off to catch my flight. Her arrangements were thorough, but to my surprise, the assistant she sent turned out to be Peter. He showed up in a sharp suit, his hair slicked back with gel, looking every bit like a groom on his wedding day. Compared to him, my casual outfit made me look like a complete afterthought. "What's with that face? I'm doing you a favor as your assistant, and you're not even grateful?" he asked, clearly displeased. I felt a mix of emotions. Though Peter's attitude toward me had softened a li