Chapter 1543

Hearing Mason's question, Avery turned to face him and answered politely, "Mr. Stone, I'm from the audit department." After stating her department, Avery didn't elaborate further. She assumed Mason already knew they were busy with year-end audits and next year's budget planning. Once Avery responded, the elevator fell silent again, the only sound being the faint hum of the ventilation system. Standing in front of Mason, Avery didn't pay him much attention, nor did she swoon over him like some of the other women in the company. Even in such a quiet and slightly awkward atmosphere, she didn't try to start a conversation. She just stared at the elevator doors, waiting for them to reach the ground floor so she could head home. At her right, Mason turned his head slightly, glancing at Avery. She reminded him of Juliet, especially as she stood there quietly. It brought back memories of Juliet deeply focused on her assignments. Like Juliet, Avery had fair skin, a prominent nose, and br