"Tell me you're joking, please". Elise said, trying to hold back her laughter."Honestly, I wish I was". Junior repliedElise's eyes widened, and she let out a burst of laughter. "What kind of ideas are we talking about here?"Junior leaned back in his chair, a bemused expression on his face. "Oh, you won't believe it. Jasmine suggested everything from starting a pet spa for unicorns to selling custom-made oxygen canisters for extraterrestrial beings. It was like she was living in a fantasy world!"Elise's laughter grew louder. She clutched her stomach, tears of mirth streaming down her face. "Junior, you always manage to attract the most interesting characters."Junior grinned, his eyes sparkling with amusement. "I swear, sometimes I feel like I'm living in a sitcom. But here's the best part—I managed to convince Jasmine that her ideas might need a little refining. I suggested more practical avenues for her father's company to explore. Can you imagine the chaos if I had actually agre

"Excuse me?" Elise askedJunior leaned back in his leather chair, his hands folded behind his head, and a mischievous smile tugging at the corners of his lips."How about we go on a weekend getaway together? We could leave all the stress behind and have some fun." He repeatedIn disbelief, Elise replied, "I just finished telling you about something serious and instead of commenting on it, you're suggesting we go away?""Yes." Junior simply replied. Elise chuckled, her eyes dancing with both amusement and hesitation. She had always admired Junior's spontaneous nature and adventurous spirit, but she couldn't help but feel a bit anxious about the idea of leaving her responsibilities behind."Oh, Junior, that sounds wonderful, but I have so much work to do," she replied, hoping that would be enough to dissuade him.Junior's smile never wavered, and he got up from his chair, moving closer to Elise. "Come on, you deserve a break," he said, his voice gentle yet persistent. "The world won't

As Junior's eyes locked with Janet's, he braced himself for the inevitable confrontation.To his astonishment, however, Janet's demeanor was unlike anything he had experienced before. She seemed calm, almost composed, as if the fire that once fueled her bitter criticisms had been quenched."Junior," she said in a surprisingly soft tone, "I didn't mean to bump into you. I'm sorry."Junior's eyes narrowed slightly as he gauged her intentions. It was strange to see this side of her. Her apology sounded rehearsed, lacking the genuineness he had always longed for.Being the polite person he was, Junior decided not to engage in any conflict. He mustered a forced smile and replied, "No worries, Janet. Accidents happen.""It seems you just concluded your meeting with my husband and Jasmine. I must say, I didn't expect you to agree to work with us after everything that happened."Junior's eyes met hers, the emotions swirling within like a tempest. He chose his words carefully, "Well, it's just

"A complaint?" Elise asked."Yes!" The lady replied.Elise's smile didn't waver as she nodded. "Of course, I'm here to help. What seems to be the problem?"The woman leaned in slightly, lowering her voice dramatically. "The cakes I bought earlier," she declared, "tasted absolutely terrible."Elise's eyebrows shot up in surprise. "I'm sorry to hear that. Could you tell me which cakes you're referring to? We usually take pride in the quality of our pastries."The lady leaned in even closer, as if sharing a secret. "The chocolate cupcakes, specifically. They were so bad, I couldn't even take another bite."Elise suppressed a chuckle, finding the lady's exaggerated complaint a bit amusing. "I apologize for the inconvenience. It's quite unusual for our chocolate cupcakes to disappoint, but I appreciate your feedback."Not easily deterred, the woman straightened her posture and cleared her throat. "That's not all. This bakery has never done a promotion or a giveaway. I think it's high time

In the cozy living room of the Miller mansion, Junior sat with his mom and Elise. They were having a conversation about how they had spent their week and then the conversation turned to the Banks family, and Junior's frustration was palpable. "Can you believe the audacity?" he said, his voice tinged with bitterness.His mom nodded in understanding. "It's hard to forget how they treated you during those years with Jasmine," she replied, her expression a mix of sympathy and concern.Elise, holding Junior's hand, chimed in. "Absolutely. At first, their request for you to be their guarantor seemed delusional after everything they put you through. And now, they actually believe that you're going to do it, it's just crazy!"Junior sighed, memories of the past flooding back. "They made my life a living hell back then, and now they want me to step in and help? It's absurd!. Well, in a way, it's also a good thing they believe I want to help, that way, when we finalize my revenge on them, they'