Avery had sweaty hands as she waited for the special members. Actually, when one of the men went inside to announce that she was around, Avery had a tiny fear that her proposal might be rejected.Well, it wouldn't matter, she was somehow certain that Grey was going to get Charles' cooperation. He was a mafia lord like Charles anyways. So, it wouldn't be hard to get him on their side.If the special members reject her, it won't be too painful for her.She glanced at the men standing in front of the room and shivered slightly. They were all giving this fearful vibe. In fact, she wasn't as scared as she was at this moment, like when she was with David, even after she knew who David really was. The only time she was scared was when David pulled the prank on her earlier. She felt secure and at peace whenever she was with David. It was as if she had known him for ages.The door opened behind her suddenly and she turned around almost immediately. An older man walked out, with a dark frown on

"So, we are done for today," Grey announced. "Or do we still have places to be?""We need employees, at least for important positions in the company. But we will continue that tomorrow. Drive me to the suite and let's call it a day."Grey nodded once and they both walked to the car."I knew I was right to employ you. You seem like my good luck charm," Avery joked.Grey laughed at this. "That's so funny. Do you really think so?""Of course!" Avery grinned. "I got four investors on your first day at work. And these men are notable people. You are really a good luck charm."They both burst out laughing really hard."So, how about dinner tonight?" Avery asked suddenly.Grey glanced at her. "Dinner with me?"Avery nodded once. "Yes, is anything wrong with it?""A lot is wrong. I mean there shouldn't be anything else between us aside from work."Avery sighed. "Come on, David. It's just a dinner to reward you. I am so happy with you today and I just want to compensate you. Would you refuse s

When Grey returned home, Aphrodite was already asleep. He regarded her for a moment with a huge smile on his face before he moved closer to her and planted a kiss on her cheek.He walked out of the room again and placed a call to Maximo.Maximo picked it up before the end of the first ringing. “Hi, Grey.”“I was going to discuss the next plan with you, Maximo. As you’ve heard, the special members have decided to work with me. The next thing I’m planning to do is lure Alex back to Jacksonville. Remember what we discussed?”“Very well, but are you going to actually take a plane to Jacksonville?”Grey reasoned it for a moment. “No, it shouldn’t be me. Yet, I have to make it look like it was. Charles will do just fine. But yes, where will the announcement take place? How does it work?”“Well, the place of the announcement is chosen randomly. The place will be communicated soon. At least, by tomorrow.”“This means that the special members will have to leave Italy tomorrow?”Grey nodded onc

"You do?" Avery raised a skeptical brow at him. "How much do you even know? How much do you know that makes you despise me so much?"All the things that Avery had done to him during their marriage, sprang to his lips but he bit them back quickly. Truly, Avery really made him go through a lot. All the pain have transformed into anger in him but he wasn't going to take it up. He didn't even have it on his agenda. The only thing he didn't want was to get close to her. He didn't want it."I don't despise you, Avery. What got you upset?""You don't? How can you say that when the evidence is so crystal clear like daytime? Have I done so wrong than asking you to work for me?"Grey watched her for a moment. " You forced me to work for you.""Is that it? Is that why you hate me so much?" She asked but Grey didn't respond. "Answer me, David!" She yelled. "Is it because I forced you to work for me, is that why you hate me so much?"Grey sighed. "Let's leave this place. We can talk about this els

"I guess that's sealed then," Grey muttered and everyone shook their heads."You will be coming with Miss Avery?""Yes, that means you should watch out for her. The moment you see her, be assured that I am near even if you can't really see me," he informed them."But, I have an objection," Douglas said suddenly. "Having the announcement in Jacksonville isn't really the problem. The problem is if Grey would gain entrance. If anything happens, we might be forced to change the names," he explained. "Are you sure you can do this? Or should we change the venue?"Grey shook his head briefly. "It's ok. Jacksonville is the best for this. Choosing another venue doesn't mean that Giovanni wouldn't pull up his tricks. I will just find a way to get rid of him, trust me, I will.".Avery had sweaty hands as she waited for David. She had no idea what the members were telling Grey but she believed it was for her safety.The members were men, and so was Grey. It was only normal they told Grey. He cou