"Layla, I've digitally signed the documents. Please review them at your convenience," she said, holding her phone on speaker as she leaned back in her chair.
"Of course. By the way, the client has specifically requested your presence at tonight's dinner. I did mention that you might not be able to attend due to the recent incident, but he seemed quite insistent, pointing out that the same reason was given last time. If you'd prefer, I can decline again, but it might strain our relationship with him," Aiden explained in a professional yet a cautious tone.
Lucius, who had been silently observing from nearby, caught the entire exchange.
"Inform your client that Layla will attend the dinner. There's no need for him to worry," Lucius interjected firmly.
Layla turned to him with wide eyes, silently questioning his abrupt decision with a pointed gesture.
