CHAPTER 130 ANOTHER MIS-ENCOUNTER

Claire sat at her desk, the morning sunlight streaming through her office window, casting a warm glow over the room. She was engrossed in reviewing the latest quarterly reports when a soft knock on the door drew her attention. "Come in," Claire called out, looking up from her papers. The door opened, and Thomas, John Lewis's personal assistant, stepped inside. He was a neatly dressed man in his mid-thirties, with an air of efficiency and professionalism about him. He carried a slim folder under his arm. "Good morning, Claire," Thomas greeted her with a polite smile. "Good morning, Thomas. What brings you here today?" Claire replied, setting her reports aside. Thomas approached her desk and handed her the folder. "John asked me to inform you about a business proposal that just came in. There's a hardware company that's looking to expand into software development. They’re seeking a partnership with us and are very keen on discussing potential collaboration." Claire opened the folde