Ayumi's ambition

She likely saw this as an opportunity to build connections with the giants of this industry. If it was him, he'd have done the same thing. 

After all, who doesn't want to one-up their career?

Ambitious as she was, how could she miss such an opportunity?

Finding out her motive, Hiro couldn't help but steal a glance of her. 'You may have accepted the invitation, but how are you going to approach him?' he thought. 

Exactly, he'd likely turn her down if she approached him carelessly. After all, she was nothing more than a mere stranger to him. 

Though she was handling his affairs, it wasn't enough for a man of that stature to be interested in her. So, she had to come up with something if she wanted to build some connection with him. 

This, however, made him extremely curious. And, he just couldn't help but wonder if she had something prepared. 

As they did earlier, they welcomed him warmly. Many of them seemed quite excited to have him.