Chapter 16

On the other side, just after work, Cecilia went straight to the company's entrance, hailed a cab, as Alston insisted she must attend the banquet, and she anticipated having to drink, so she chose not to drive. The banquet was held at Nocturnal Club, the largest club in Silvanburg, also a property under the FC Group, renowned from construction to city fame. When Cecilia arrived, she glanced at the magnificent building ahead, her expression inscrutable. Nocturnal Club was one of the best in the city, whether it was food or anything else! Alston had changed her bonus amount; Cecilia wondered if it would be enough to cover the expenses for this banquet! As Cecilia took a couple of steps forward, she bumped into Brian, who seemed to have been waiting at the entrance for quite some time. "Cecilia!" he called out, a hint of urgency in his voice. "Why are you just arriving now?" "Traffic was heavy during rush hour; I was stuck on the road for a while. What are you doing standing at the entran