documents.Asher was intently focused on reading the contents of Reza's will, finding it rather amusing. "So," he drawled lazily, a smile creeping onto his lip

aightforwardness.“I've spent fifteen years of my life in the business world. I know where I hold power and where I don’t,” Azalea responded with a smile.“Alright, I will sign this agreement. The two companies will merge after a marriage alliance is formed between us.” Asher picked up the file and signed it.“I am glad that this went smoothly,” Azalea said softly and gave him a gracious glance.“I have booked a room at your hotel, by the way. I am thinking of staying here until my mansion gets renovated. Do you mind escorting me to my room?” Asher leaned back in his seat, crossed his legs, and locked his gaze with her.“Yes, I can do that. It is our pleasure to have you as a guest, and you can stay here as long as you want. I will let my staff know, and you will feel at home here,” she replied softly and got up. “Ray, could you get me the room card for Mr. Asher’s room from the reception?” she asked, and Ray gave Asher a hostile gaze before nodding. “I will bring it right away.”“Thank you,” she said. As Ray left, she got up and spoke to Asher. “Let me show you around the building. I am sure you will like it.”“Why not,” he got on his feet and walked towards her slowly, as if not trying to scare her away just now. Azalea did seem like a cautious bird that was very quick to fly away if she sensed any danger.Azalea walked him into the hallway and showed him the other meeting rooms before heading into the elevator to show him the rooftop restaurant. The elevator did a ding, and the doors opened. She entered it into the empty space and waited for Asher, who entered readily but his guards remained outside the door. Azalea looked at him with confusion as it was just the two of them inside. “Aren't they coming?”"They are my guards. And I am sure you will not do anything to harm me, so they can stay back here." Asher spoke in a strange tone that made Azalea feel uneasy. The elevator doors closed, and Azalea nervously rubbed her palms together. Her eyes darted to their reflections in the reflective surfaces of the door. They stared at ea