However, she didn't allow herself to dwell on it excessively and set her phone aside, redirecting her focus to her work.

The negotiation during the day had gone quite smoothly. Even though Holden had left abruptly, the person he left in charge was cooperative and the discussions were productive.

This person had developed a positive impression of Ariana, and the collaboration encountered no significant obstacles. Once the proposal obtained approval, they could move forward with the partnership.

Glancing at the time, Ariana decided to dedicate her evening to working on the proposal.

After spending some time organizing the data, she eventually completed the proposal, diligently double-checking it for any possible errors before dispatching it to Shawn's email.