As Isabella entered her office, she found Kia seated, her attention glued to her phone screen. Sensing something urgent, Isabella approached her friend with a furrowed brow."Kia, what's going on?" Isabella inquired, her voice tinged with concern.Kia looked up, her eyes wide with excitement. "Come here, hurry," she urged, motioning for Isabella to join her.Perplexed, Isabella moved closer, her curiosity mounting. "What is it?" she pressed, her heart racing with anticipation.As Isabella peered over Kia's shoulder at her phone, her eyes widened in disbelief. "The REED company is under investigation," Kia explained, her voice hushed with intensity. "Clearly, they're hiding something."Isabella's mind reeled at the news, her thoughts racing as she struggled to make sense of the situation. "But how?" she murmured, a knot forming in the pit of her stomach. "This doesn't make any sense. I just finished up a meeting with Alex."Kia nodded grimly, her expression grave. "Well, you better bra
Rich's phone rang, and he saw that it was Mama Christina calling. With a sigh, he answered the call, bracing himself for the conversation that was about to unfold."Hello, Mama," Rich greeted her, his tone polite but guarded. "I know you're calling to find out about the whole REED company matter. It's under control, and you don't have to worry about anything. You're safe."Mama Christina's voice crackled through the line, her words dripping with skepticism. "I'm not even worried," she declared dismissively. "I'm more worried about your involvement with the scammer."Rich's heart sank at his mother's accusations, his mind racing with thoughts of how to reassure her. "Mama, don't say that," he pleaded, his voice tinged with desperation. "I've dealt with Alex's family for years, and this is just a misunderstanding."But Mama Christina remained unconvinced, her voice steely with resolve. "How can I be too sure?" she countered sharply. "Anyway, just let him know that if he uses this act to
Layla approached Alex with a warm smile, her heart swelling with relief at the sight of him. "Hey, Alex," she greeted him warmly, her voice filled with genuine concern.Alex looked up from his conversation with the government official and returned her smile with a grateful one of his own. "Hey, Layla," he replied, stepping forward to envelop her in a tight hug. "What are you doing here?"As they pulled apart, Layla's expression grew serious. "Have you checked your phone? My dad has been trying to reach you," she explained, her voice tinged with urgency.Alex shook his head, his brow furrowing in confusion. "I haven't... as you can see," he replied, gesturing towards the chaotic scene unfolding around them.Layla nodded in understanding, her gaze sweeping over the bustling office. "Well, I see this. How did it happen? Because I know you're very careful with things," she inquired, her tone laced with concern.Alex sighed heavily, running a hand through his hair in frustration. "Apparent
Isabella sat in her living room, her mind swirling with thoughts about the tumultuous situation involving Alex. "I should call him," she mused to herself, a sense of unease gnawing at her.With a determined nod, she reached for her phone and dialed Alex's office number. As the phone rang, her heart raced with anticipation. But before she could utter a word, Becca's voice filled the line."Mr. Fitzgerald's office, how may I help you?" Becca's cheerful voice greeted her.Isabella hesitated for a moment, unsure of what to say. "Hello... umm..." she began, her voice faltering.Just as she was about to speak, Ruben walked into the room, interrupting her train of thought. "Hey, baby," he greeted her warmly, his eyes lighting up at the sight of her.Isabella quickly hung up the phone, her cheeks flushing slightly as she greeted Ruben with a smile. "Hey," she replied, trying to hide her embarrassment.Curious, Ruben glanced at the phone in her hand. "Who is that on the phone?" he inquired, hi
Kia settled into a chair, her expression turning thoughtful as she turned her attention back to Isabella. "So, what's up? How are you doing generally?" she asked, genuine concern lacing her voice.Isabella sighed, feeling the weight of the situation pressing down on her. "I'm fine, I guess. I just really can't stop thinking about the Alex situation," she admitted, her voice tinged with uncertainty. "I don't know why I find myself going back to him."Kia nodded in understanding, her eyes filled with empathy. "I know what it is. I mean, you guys were together for seven years. It's completely normal," she reassured Isabella. "Just don't do anything to mess this whole thing up, okay?"Isabella nodded solemnly, taking in Kia's words of caution. "Okay, I'll try not to," she promised, a sense of determination settling over her.Kia grinned, her playful demeanor returning. "Very good. Because I don't want to lose the location for my content," she teased, eliciting a chuckle from Isabella."Yo
Sebastian entered the room where Eleanor was already packed and ready to go. He sighed and said, "Tes will be here soon, told her to do some stuff for me."Eleanor raised an eyebrow, her frustration evident. "Seriously, Seb? I told you that I need her. We're going to be late," she exclaimed, her tone laced with annoyance.Sebastian waved off her concerns with a casual shrug. "We won't be late, we have enough time," he reassured her, trying to ease the tension.Just then, Sebastian's phone rang, flashing JJ's name on the screen. He quickly excused himself to take the call, stepping out of the room."Hey, you sure don't know when the right time is to call," Sebastian muttered into the phone as he answered.JJ's voice came through, urgent and no-nonsense. "Look, no time for all that, man. Tyrone just got busted. You need to lay low for now till the heat is over," he informed Sebastian, his words carrying a weight of seriousness.Sebastian's eyes widened in shock. "What?! Busted? How?" he
Alex's mind was a whirlwind of worry and frustration as he sat at his desk, poring over legal documents and making frantic phone calls to his lawyers. Each attempt to reach them only resulted in unanswered calls and mounting frustration.With no progress in sight, Alex's last hope rested on Layla and whatever information she had managed to gather. He dialed her number, his fingers tapping impatiently against the desk as he waited for her to pick up."Layla," he greeted as soon as she answered. "What have you found out?"Layla's voice came through the phone, filled with determination. "Hey Alex, I'm just on my way to your house. Don't leave."Relief washed over Alex as he replied, "I'm right here. I'll wait for you."They exchanged brief goodbyes and hung up, leaving Alex to anxiously anticipate Layla's arrival. As he waited, he couldn't shake the feeling of unease that gnawed at him.Seeking solace, Alex reached out to Bambi, his voice filled with apology and concern. "Babe, I'm just
Alex's eyes widened in surprise, a mixture of curiosity and concern flickering across his features. "Who?" he demanded, his voice laced with urgency.Layla leaned in closer, her voice dropping to a conspiratorial whisper. "Let's just say, it's someone you never would've suspected," she teased.Alex's eyes widened in disbelief as Layla revealed the culprit behind the company's turmoil. "It's Becca," Layla stated matter-of-factly."I knew it! I had my suspicions!" Alex exclaimed, frustration evident in his voice. He clenched his fists, his mind racing with a mixture of anger and vindication.Layla's eyebrows shot up in surprise. "You knew?" she questioned, incredulous."Yeah," Alex admitted, his tone somber. "We had some trouble months back, and all directions were leading to her, but we were unable to find any evidence."Layla's expression softened as she processed the revelation. "And you're just telling me this now?" she asked, a hint of reproach in her voice.Alex's shoulders sagged