Avery stared at the bag of money for a moment, with brows drawn together.A soft knock sounded on the door and Avery rushed forward. She opened the door and let Chloe inside."Thanks for coming," she made sure that the door was locked so that no one would be able to enter.Chloe regarded her for a moment. "What's wrong? Did something happen?"Avery sighed and moved to sit. "I told you about Thomas? Thomas wanted to date me but I disagreed. Then, he pulled back. He used to be one of our wealthy investors," she explained.Chloe gathered her brows. " And why did you reject him? I mean, isn't he better than Grey? At least, he's rich. Grey has nothing. I wouldn't leave someone like Thomas for Grey," she declared.Avery thought for a moment. " That's because you don't know who Thomas really is. He's the most selfish man I have ever known. I can't fall for someone like him. There's absolutely no way things would work well for us both," she revealed.Chloe hissed. " Grey has a bad attitude bu
"Should I let them do their work? Or am I supposed to call them?" Grey inquired as they settled down. He brought Aphrodite to a nearby restaurant.They were in a VIP suite, so they had the chance to discuss anything without getting spied on.Aphrodite took from the Cajun Shrimp and Chicken pasta in front of her and chewed silently. "I think we should let them do their work. Even if you would be calling, then I think the elders should be aware. They should decide if you should go for it or not, "she advised.Grey regarded her for a moment. " Isn't this my inheritance? Why do I have to involve the elders?"Aphrodite looked up. " Because it doesn't only have to do with the shoe companies. There are other mafia bosses involved in it. You do know that Italy is the home of the mafia. And I guess your father hailed from there, " she hinted." How many shareholders?"" I think three. However, Hercules has spread beyond. So, if you are really in partnership with these people, you would easily
Grey left the restaurant early as Beatrice called him that she was on her way to SU world.Aphrodite seemed tired anyways so she used the opportunity to retire to bed earlier.The telephone rang suddenly and Grey picked it up. "Hello, boss. There's someone here to see you," Tina announced. "She said she's Miss Beatrice," she added quickly."Alright, tell her to come in," Grey responded and the phone went off.The door opened a few minutes later and Beatrice walked inside. "Grey," she called happily.Grey stood and met her halfway. "I hope you aren't so exhausted?"Beatrice smiled. "A little but I need to give you feedback before I go home to rest."Grey regarded her for a moment and noted the happy expression. "You looked happy. Is everything alright?"Beatrice nodded briefly. " I got all the wildflowers. Fortunately for me, I also got the ingredients. Though, not all. We have to book some but since I don't have any money on me, I was unable to do it," she revealed.Grey hit his fore
Nora sent the address of where they were supposed to meet that night.Actually, Grey felt somehow about it. He couldn't place it but it felt strange that Nora would call him out.Well, if she was really sober and wanted to beg Grey to give her a job, then she would have done it during the day.For the fact that Nora specifically selected a venue and the time, Grey knew that she was trying to get back at Grey.She must have thought of a way to get back to Grey. Grey didn't know how or how far she had gone but he was sure that something was off somewhere."Is something wrong?" Linda's question jotted him out of his thoughts.He looked at her and shook his head slowly. "Everything is fine. I will leave now and check up on you guys later," he informed her.Just as he turned to walk deeper into the company, Beatrice walked out with Emily."I will need help with the ingredients," She announced."Oh, I will call some of these men. They will help out, that is if you are not in a hurry," Linda
Emma waited anxiously for the pictures to load before she hurried back to the dining room. She had the hard copy as well. She told Nora to send both the soft and hard copies to her.Benjamin looked up at her. "Emma, aren't you eating?"Emma snorted and sat eventually. "I had to retrieve something urgently. You won't believe what it's all about. "" What are you on about this time, Emma? "Lucy inquired."Before I proceed, I would like to ask you a question. Can I proceed?"Lucy regarded her for a moment. " Yes, sure you can go on."Grey looked up at this point. He knew what she was going to talk about anyways and he was patiently waiting for it."What would you do if your daughter's husband cheats on your daughter? I mean generally, perhaps from relatives and others. Would you agree for them to break up?" She sounded so excited." Sounds like she's talking about Grey!" Smith joked.Avery sent him a dirty glare. " Don't start."Smith laughed and continued to eat."You should tell us wha
All gazes automatically turned towards Emma, except for Grey who continued to eat."Emma?" Benjamin called softly, unable to believe what he had heard."Mom, did you sincerely tell Nora to seduce Grey?" Avery was just too shocked. She knew that her mother was desperate but she didn't at all believe she would go to such length.Emma swallowed harder and seeing Lucy's expression, she got up and left in a hurry. She didn't even know how she was supposed to explain.Lucy looked over to Grey. "So, you've never cheated?""No," Grey admitted with a smile. Lucy shook his head. Somehow, he was starting to see Grey in another light. Well, after the truth he discovered at the ring store, he couldn't help but admire him a little.Avery was caught between her mother's nonchalant attitude and her grandfather's weird behavior. However, she felt relieved that Grey didn't cheat on her. Lucy was acting so kind to Grey which was very strange. Even Smith noticed but he concluded at the fact that Lucy m
"Sir, I sincerely don't know what you are talking about. I'm certain I wasn't who you were talking about," her lips quivered as she explained." I'm sure I'm dead serious," he finished up and walked away.Violet was lost. She didn't even know if she was supposed to believe him. But she couldn't stop the fact that he just related to Hercules.What if she really got sacked?Grey walked towards the elevator, his gaze searching around for the other guy that tricked him the other day. Grey was going to sack the two of them.But he didn't see him. So, he entered the elevator and went to the ninth floor.He knocked slightly on Jane's door.There was a long moment of silence and shuffling. "Yes, come in," the voice offered.Grey opened the door and walked in. "Morning Jane."Jane looked up, somehow shocked for a few seconds but she soon got over it."What are you doing here?" A known expression spread across her face suddenly. "oh, are you here to beg for your job? You must have been fired an
Jane blinked once, then twice, unable to believe what Maria had said. "What did you just say?" Jane inquired."You heard me, Jane. I just said I have been promoted as the secretary," Maria repeated." Yes and you have been demoted to take Maria's position at SU world," Grey completed for Maria." What!" Jane gurgled. "No, you are lying! This can't be! It's very impossible!" She yelled and took her phone, perhaps to call someone.The door opened suddenly and the security walked in."Take them out! Now!" Jane yelled, uncontrollably. Her heart was skipping every beat. She didn't want to accept it. It was just impossible anyways. She spoke with Hercules that morning and he didn't even hint at her. In fact, they spoke smoothly.It could be a prank. Jane was sure that the information was incorrect.Maria huffed and dipped into her purse for her identity card. She got it delivered to her that morning. She didn't know what was happening at first when she saw the message that she had been pro