"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.

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