Anastasia is a low-level employee with little responsibility and no say at Spark Enterprises currently, so she had no choice but to accept the mission.
Dreamscape Media was purportedly a film and television media firm that had contracted numerous small-time talents. However, it has yet to produce any decent films or television productions. The artists functioned more as escorts, maintaining Dreamscape Media's social connections.
As a result, Dreamscape Media's office building had incredibly gaudy decor. It was late, so the office was even busier than usual. The small-time artists could be seen entertaining customers around every corner. Their behavior was carefree and enticing, and the office felt more like a nightclub.
Anastasia frowned from the time she entered the Dreamscape Media building.
But when she remembered that she was here to discuss collaborating with Dreamscape Media, she had no choice but to look aside and pretend not to notice what was happening.
She went to the main desk and asked, "Hello, is Mr. Voss available?" I'm Anastasia Reed from the Reed Corporation, and I'm here to discuss our partnership with him."
The woman behind the front desk studied Anastasia from head to toe with unmistakable contempt in her eyes.
"Mr. Voss is available." Come with me," the receptionist responded as if she was accustomed to such situations. She then took Anastasia to a private room upstairs.
When she pushed open the door, Anastasia was nearly blinded by the pink and purple walls and lights.
Anastasia stood at the private room entrance without entering and stared at the receptionist, puzzled. "Um... I'm here to discuss business." Shouldn't we meet in an office to discuss this?"
The furnishings and facilities within the room made it look like a shady entertainment establishment, giving her a terrible vibe.
"Is Miss Reed here?" "Come in," commanded a dominant voice.
The receptionist motioned for Anastasia to enter. "Mr. Voss is waiting for you inside." "Please, Miss Reed."
Anastasia took a deep breath, bit the bullet, and respectfully entered the room.
A middle-aged man, around fifty, sat on the couch wearing a checkered shirt. His hair was a little sparse, and despite the smile on his face, he didn't appear pleasant or personable.
Gudrich Voss was Dreamscape Media's chairman and Alaric Voss's father.
When he saw Anastasia arrive, his eyes lit up with amazement.
"Haha, Miss Reed, I have heard a lot about you. You deserve to be the most beautiful person in Emerald Coast County!" Gudrich stood up and offered his hand to Anastasia.
Anastasia extended her arm respectfully and shook his hand. "Hello, Mr. Voss."
She was about to release herself when she realized Gudrich had held her hand securely. He brushed his thumb on her hand.
"You are much more lovely in person. They all claim that women look much more beautiful in the light. That is indeed true. Gudrich chuckled, his gaze fixed on Anastasia's face.
Anastasia scowled, assuming Gudrich Voss had already crossed the boundary.
"You're being too polite," Anastasia remarked quietly, withdrawing her hand.
If he had not cooperated, Anastasia would not have bothered to speak with him. She would have long already opened the door and fled. She only came here because she needed to secure the cooperation that was tasked to her.
"Mr. Voss, I'm here today primarily to discuss the collaboration between Spark Enterprises and your organization. As you are aware, Spark Enterprises and Orion Industries announced a long-term strategic alliance a few days ago. Enterprises and businesses of diverse sizes have sent invites to us to collaborate. I'm not going to speak anything about Spark Enterprises' development potential. We aspire to establish a win-win partnership with significant corporations. "What do you think?" Anastasia replied in a businesslike manner.
During the banquet two days ago, Spark Enterprises became a well-known company in the county, and everyone sought to collaborate with it. That is the reason she opt to come here in Dreamscape Media, to follow the task given to her only.
There were plenty of company partnership invites. She didn't need to go to Dreamscape Media specifically to explain this.
After all, many corporations wanted to work with Spark Enterprises, and Dreamscape Media's rejection would be their loss.
"Haha, Miss Reed, I see what you mean. "Spark Enterprises is now very famous!" Gudrich sat on the couch again, leaned against it, and gestured to the seat beside him. "Have a seat too, Miss Reed."
Anastasia frowned inwardly and sat on the opposite couch beside the coffee table. She doesn't have the good feeling about this discussion, but she remained silent but assertive.
Gudrich Voss pretended not to see anything at all. He picked up two glasses of champagne from a tray and casually handed one to Anastasia.
"Miss Reed, you came here specifically to discuss cooperation. Of course, I need to discuss your account with you. Do you want to collaborate? Not a problem! We can sign the contract shortly! Let's toast to our fruitful collaboration!" Gudrich stated clearly.
Anastasia was a little surprised. She expected the cooperation to fail but did not expect him to agree so quickly.
When Anastasia noticed the wine glass being given to her, she grabbed it and clinked it with Gudrich's. Thank you, Mr. Voss. "Here's to our happy collaboration! Cheers!"
Gudrich laughed and drained the champagne in one gulp. "I've finished my glass." Miss Reed, help yourself.
Anastasia couldn't refuse him, so she could only drink it. Fortunately, the alcohol concentration was not high.
Gudrich grinned. "I heard you're married, Miss Reed, and your husband is a live-in son-in-law."
Anastasia frowned slightly, not understanding why he had suddenly brought up this topic. Nonetheless, she nodded to indicate agreement. "I didn't expect you to have heard about my personal life. What is it in you?"
Gudrich supported himself with his hands on the couch. "Of course." "Your husband is competent!"
Anastasia was confused by his response. Does he know Ethan?
Anastasia just understood Ethan was unique during the banquet a few days ago. Gudrich's words made her question if he was friends with Ethan.
Anastasia inquired, "Mr. Voss, are you friends with my husband?"
Gudrich broke out laughing as if he'd heard a fantastic joke. "Hahaha. Friend? Of course not! Miss Reed, do you remember what happened at the Pegasus the day before yesterday?
When Anastasia mentioned the Pegasus, she remembered everything that had transpired that day. Brendan kidnapped Charlotte and brought her to the club, where she was nearly molested.
Wait!
Alaric Voss collaborated with Brendan to abduct Charlotte!
He's a Voss, too!