Chapter 210: Exposed

The others nodded, their expressions ranging from intrigued to slightly envious. Then a voice asked, "Your grandmother, huh? She must be pretty special, the way those directors were treating her." Anya knew that voice. It was a colleague, Anne, from the Houston marketing department walking towards them. Anya paused, her smile fading slightly. "What do you mean? What directors?" Her coworker blinked, surprised by Anya's reaction. "You know, the vice president and a few other big shots. They were practically falling over themselves to greet your grandmother when she was down in the lobby." Anya felt a slight unease creep into her stomach. "Oh, that... well, my grandmother is quite well-known in her field, so people tend to treat her with a lot of respect," she said, trying to brush it off. The coworker nodded, but Anya could see the lingering curiosity in their eyes. She quickly changed the subject, focusing on enjoying the delicious meal her grandmother had prepared. But problems