Since the negotiations for the contract renewal had fallen through, there was no reason for Samuel Summers to remain in Stenford. Worried about matters in Avalor, he booked the earliest ticket back.
However, he hadn't expected to receive a message from the company the moment he got home. It said that Aria Sterling had told him not to come into work for now and to take a few days off—leave that she had personally approved.
This made Samuel Summers instantly nervous. 'Why would Aria Sterling give me time off for no reason?'
'Could it be… she's discovered something?'
At this thought, Samuel Summers realized the gravity of the situation. He rushed to the company at top speed, took the elevator, and headed straight for his office.
Just as he reached the entrance to his department, he saw Aria Sterling.
"Director Summers, why are you here? Didn't I tell you to rest at home?" Aria Sterling looked at him, a hint of scrutiny in her eyes.
