Jefferson was in awe and admiration of how Jeremy had handled Austin. Jeremy's skill in extracting the truth from Austin had been nothing short of remarkable. It was clear to him that this Jeremy was a force to be reckoned with."The company is in good hands," he thought to himself, his respect for Jeremy growing with each passing moment. Under Jeremy's leadership, the Nathaniel family's businesses would be protected from corrupt influences like Austin and Noah's family.Jeremy's voice was crisp and decisive, cutting through the silence that had settled over the room. "That's all for now. I want you to hand that recording over to the police, and ensure that Austin is dealt with accordingly."Jefferson nodded, his eyes flashing with a renewed sense of purpose. "Yes, sir. I'll deliver the recording to the authorities straight away. He won't get away with this, I promise you that."As Jefferson turned to exit the room, Jeremy called out to him, a seriousness settling over his voice. "W

Noah shifted uncomfortably in his seat, his eyes flitting around the room as he tried to come up with a response.Avery's expression hardened, her words sharpened to a fine point."Well?" Avery pressed, her eyes narrowed into slits as she zeroed in on Noah. "I'm waiting."Noah's composure began to crumble like a sand castle under a rising tide, his excuses falling flat in the face of Avery's relentless questioning."It-it was me," he stammered, beads of sweat forming on his brow. "I paid the bill out of the goodness of my heart."Avery's laugh was sharp, humorless. "You know, I've always admired your tenacity. It's almost endearing.""But, Noah," Avery continued, her voice deceptively soft. "Goodness of your heart? That's a joke."She leaned forward, her eyes flashing with malice. "Tell me the truth. You paid that bill to win favor with my family, to get closer to me. It was just another part of your scheme." Avery wanted him to agree to more lies and he foolishly fell for it. Noah's

Noah, recovering from his initial surprise, strode confidently towards the senior officers, his expression shifting into one of charm and pride. "Wow, what a display of force," he said, his tone smooth and flattering. "The commissioner sent you all here too? I must say, the criminal doesn't worth that much.I assure you, your junior officers are more than up to the task of apprehending him."Noah, his confidence growing, continued his attempt to charm the senior officers who stood there watching him without uttering a word. "In fact, I'll be sure to call the commissioner and thank him personally for sending such a highly skilled group of men. This is a real honor for me, and I appreciate the extra measures that have been taken to ensure the criminal's capture."Mr. Williams, his voice swelling with pride and reverence, chimed in to praise Noah. "When I say Noah is the man, I mean it. I am so proud of you, my future son-in-law. Your power and authority in this town are truly formidable

As they stepped out into the bustling streets, Avery put a gentle but firm hand on Jeremy's arm, her expression now tinged with concern. "Are you sure we should be doing this? This is one of the most expensive malls in the city, and we didn't exactly plan for a shopping spree," she cautioned.Jeremy, his smile unwavering, took her hand in his, their fingers entwining. "My love, don't worry about a thing. Today, we're going to forget about budgets and stress and just enjoy ourselves. Trust me," he said, his voice full of reassurance.Avery, her concern for the future evident in her voice, persisted. "I'm serious, Jeremy. We can't just throw money around like it grows on trees. We should save it for something important, something that will benefit us long-term. We don't know when another windfall will come our way.""You seem to have forgotten we will be ten million dollar rich in three days time huh, " Jeremy teased and Avery smiled. "Even if we'll be richer than Midas in a few days,

Avery, though taken aback by the exorbitant price tag of the dress Jeremy had selected, had full faith in her husband. In the past 48 hours, she had witnessed firsthand the unfolding of events that had changed her mindset, and she trusted that Jeremy wouldn't have chosen a dress he couldn't afford.As the doubtful onlookers gawked at the extravagant garment, Avery turned to Jeremy, her expression one of calm assurance. She didn't need to question him; she knew, deep in her heart, that they would find a way to cover the cost. Amidst the silent stares of disbelief, Avery and Jeremy's exchange was that of a dance, one directed to perfection. Their subtle nods, discreet eye movements, and faint smiles were enough to communicate their unwavering confidence in one another.As the stunned crowd looked on, Jeremy moved towards the sales assistant, his steps showing a quiet authority that had been absent in the face of Mr. Snow's rant. "We'll take this dress," he said, his tone decisive and