"Is this Miss Avery Tate?"

The low, deep voice on the other end was warm and polite.

"Yes, and you are?" Avery asked.

"Hello, I'm Charlie Tierney from Trust Capital. I got your number from your company's HR department. I'd like to propose a collaboration," said Charlie.

"Trust Capital?"

"That's right. Do you have time to meet up today? I'm near your office right now," Charlie said in an earnest and sincere tone.

After a moment's consideration, Avery accepted his invitation.

Once they decided on a meeting point, she called the HR manager at Tate Industries.

"Do you know Charlie Tierney from Trust Capital?"

"He's an impressive investor. Trust Capital is one of the country's top ten investment banks, which was why I didn't hesitate to give him your number when he asked for it earlier," answered the HR manager.

"Got it," said Avery.

"Do you need me to accompany you when you go to your meeting? I'm worried that you'll get overwhelmed if you go alone," asked the manager.

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