Chapter 271

The secretary's office outside the 67th-floor executive suite of Jinzhou Bay No.1 buzzed with activity.

The elevator doors slid open with a crisp ding.

Grace Lee looked up to see William Johnson striding out, his lips curved in a faint, satisfied smile. The air of triumph around him left the entire secretarial staff momentarily stunned.

"Good morning, sir," Grace said, hastily rising to her feet.

William gave a slight nod. "Come in."

Inside the office, he flipped open a file. "Transfer the Jinzhou Bay No.1 apartment under Emily Smith's name."

Grace's pupils contracted. That was a luxury property worth hundreds of millions.

"Problem?" William arched a brow.

"I'll handle it immediately." She lowered her head and retreated, nearly colliding with the glass door on her way out.

Soon, James Wilson was summoned.

"Any updates from Flying Fish?" William asked without looking up.

"The results will be out today."

William tapped his fingers lightly on the desk. "If she's selected, arrange a meeting with Flying Fish's CEO."

James understood instantly. This was about acquiring the entire company.

Emily had just finished packing when her phone rang.

"Lunch?" William's voice came through the receiver.

"I'm not hungry," she declined quickly.

A low chuckle sounded on the other end. "But I am."

The last word was deliberately emphasized, making Emily's ears burn. "I'm going out."

"Where?"

"Business." She hung up decisively.

At 2 PM, a black Toyota van pulled up punctually downstairs. Bodyguard Ethan's sharp, hawk-like eyes scanned the surroundings as he opened the door for her.

The spacious interior smelled faintly of leather. Emily ran her fingers over the armrest, warmth blooming in her chest.

At Flying Fish's recording studio, CEO Yan had been waiting anxiously.

"Is the temperature comfortable, Miss Smith?"

"Would you prefer a different chair?" He hovered behind her like a shadow.

Emily sighed, rubbing her temples. "Mr. Yan, treat me like any other voice actor."

He wiped his brow. "Just let me know if you need anything."

He'd seen firsthand how protective William could be. If this VIP suffered even the slightest inconvenience at Flying Fish, his career would be over.