After ending the call with Travis, Devon gazed at his reflection in the mirror. He was dressed in a sleek black Armani suit, accompanied by a Patek Phillipe watch and polished black shoes. Feeling prepared for the challenges of the day ahead, he mentally steeled himself to face Edwin. He was resolute in his readiness.Exiting his room and descending the staircase, he encountered Mrs. Amber Parker, a woman of exquisite beauty and his mother. She approached him with a concerned expression. "It's the day of your appointment, but are you certain you want to be involved?"Devon let out a slight eye roll and regarded his mother. "Mom, you fret too much. Look at those lines on your forehead," he quipped, brushing his hand over her furrowed brow. "I can handle myself just fine."Madame Amber’s brows furrowed as she let out a sigh. “I know you’re capable, but Bianca… she won’t tolerate this. You might end up on her radar, and believe me, that woman is more dangerous than a cornered beast. I wo

Travis’s life with Joanna had been far from smooth. In truth, it had been a hurried one, pushed by circumstances from her family, and marred by his financial limitations that prevented him from giving Joanna the elaborate wedding she truly deserved.He had hoped to make amends over time, but their relationship had struggled to regain its footing, especially after the ordeal involving Maya. Travis believed that reuniting Joanna with her family would heal their wounds, but reality proved him wrong.Hopefully, it won't be the biggest mistake he ever made.Determined to mend their bond, especially now that he has the money and connections, he arrived at one of Grove City’s prestigious establishments, Royal Elegance. Here, he intended to provide Joanna with an experience that would make amends, enlisting the talents of one of the finest chefs in the city.To bring his vision to life, he had set his sights on the renowned culinary artist, Isabella De Luca. Her name was synonymous with culin

Twenty seconds.Travis waited.A middle-aged man clad in a meticulously tailored suit of the highest caliber dashed out in a state of disarray.He was a loyal follower of the Danforth family, a force to be reckoned with.Since he arrived at Grove City and his ascendancy to the role of leadership in Royal Elegance, he had held a position of unparalleled respect in the city. When had he ever appeared this discomposed?Yet, his composure shattered, compelled to this uncharacteristic rush, never fathoming that the new chairman would make an appearance in the very Royal Elegance he oversaw. It was an honor, but also a fear in his heart.As Joyce readied herself to mock Travis, she was abruptly met with the sight of security guards in her vicinity staring past her with sheer dread etched on their faces.Instinctively turning her head, she was thunderstruck to find President Vic Davidson sprinting towards them, a sensation like lightning coursing through her.In an instant, her gaze swung to

The following day, Joanna informed Travis about her plan to treat Sophia to a meal at a high-end hotel as a way to reconnect with old friends. She mentioned that Sophia wanted to thank Travis for the warm welcome he had extended to her.Travis let out a scoff upon hearing this. “Warm welcome? You can tell her she doesn’t need to bother. What I did wasn’t anything to make a fuss over.”During breakfast, Joanna glanced at Travis and responded, “She probably felt appreciative and wanted to express her gratitude. She mentioned that Williams and Allison were causing a lot of trouble and almost ruined her day, but thanks to you, she managed to escape from that situation. I heard those two got quite a beating. Seems like your security guard instincts are sticking with you like a leech.”Travis wasn’t sure whether to interpret that as a comment or an insult. He could only stare at Joanna with a slightly furrowed brow.He was already contemplating avoiding Sophia due to his lack of trust in he

Bianca is here in Grove City just for a meeting?That woman had grown desperate but then he expected it because he knew she was not just going to sit tight and allow him to temporarily or permanently remove her son from the company.He turned to Joanna and said, “I’m sorry, but I need to go. I have somewhere to be.”Joanna, curious to know where Travis was headed, asked, “Where are you going?”“To meet a friend,” Travis lied and walked away without waiting for further questions."Is that how he behaves when you two talk?" Sophia suddenly inquired, capturing Joanna's attention. "Does he just walk away like that?"Joanna sighed and responded, "I don't even know anymore. I'm just so exhausted.""Why are you feeling so worn out when your life seems to be at its peak of success? Don't tell me you've stopped loving your husband," Sophia continued to dig.Joanna shook her head, contemplating her feelings. "I honestly don't know."Sophia nodded understandingly. "Alright. It's just that I was