Laura simply nodded her head in obedience that stunned Steven for a moment and then again he put his focus back on his tablet.

Soon the car stopped at the Grand Hotel as they both stepped down.

Steven walked firmly inside as Laura followed him quietly, soon they entered a huge conference room.

As they entered Laura's eyes fixed on the side of the room where the tempting display of coffee and pastries were set up. She nodded dazedly at the half-circle of somber-looking businessmen in dark suits bowing to her and the man beside her.

It was a painfully prolonged polite greeting for her.

Her body subconsciously turned to...