59. Drama begins

The day went in a blur and the evening was here. Lia had to go out. She had a readymade reason.

"Mom, my professor is taking me to Aster's dinner. He wants to meet some investors."

This was what she had told her mother earlier and she got the permission to come late at night. Because she couldn't stay that late without informing her mother.

Her mother went wild with imagination if she couldn't see her.

And she didn't want her to worry about her. Parents always worry.

"I'm ready."

She left there and met Aster outside. He was in the car and he didn't get out.

"This is an important event. Don't be nervous. Those people look like monsters and are monsters. But we are not nice people. Treat them as game levels. If you clear them all, you get a gift."

That was a good incentive. She loved that. And she felt that her nervousness was gone after the morning opening ceremony. It's like you get the feeling of being in charge once and you get addicted.

It was scary but also refreshing.

"I will.