"Ms. Ainsley," Malcolm began, "we're excited to have you on board for this project. As you know, we need your expertise to renovate our old pharmaceutical facilities. These buildings are crucial to our operations, and we want to ensure they are updated to meet modern standards.”Ava nodded, taking out her notepad to jot down important points. "Thank you, Mr. Wei. We are equally excited about this partnership. Since we've only secured the deal moments ago, we haven't conducted a preliminary assessment yet. However, I can assure you that my team and I will be on-site promptly to evaluate the buildings and develop a comprehensive renovation plan.”Malcolm leaned forward, his interest piqued. "Excellent. I'd like to hear more about your initial thoughts and how you intend to approach this project.""First, we'll need to conduct a thorough assessment of the structural integrity and current condition of the facilities," Ava explained. "Once we have a clear understanding of what needs to be
Jin's patience began to wear thin, and his charming facade quickly faded. His eyes flashed with frustration as he leaned forward, his voice rising. "Why are you making things so difficult, Ava?"Ava flinched at his sudden change in demeanor but kept her composure. “I’m not trying to make things difficult. I’ve been clear about my position from the start.”Jin's frustration didn't dissipate entirely. He leaned in closer to Ava, his voice low but filled with menace. "You know, Ava, I can call this deal off anytime I want. One word from me, and you lose that million-dollar contract. Do you really want to risk that?"Ava felt a chill run down her spine. She knew how much this deal meant for her company. Losing it would be a significant setback. She remained quiet, her mind racing, trying to find the right words to respond. But nothing came to her. The threat hung heavily in the air, and she couldn't afford to jeopardise the opportunity.Jin saw her hesitation and smirked, clearly pleased
The second saleswoman smiled warmly. "Ah, excellent choice, sir. That's the Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S63. It's one of our finest models," she said, her tone infused with admiration. "It combines luxury with high-performance engineering. The interior is equipped with state-of-the-art technology, and the driving experience is unparalleled."Ambrose nodded, impressed by her description. "Perfect. Let's proceed with the paperwork and arrangements for delivery.”The saleswoman smiled at Ambrose. "I haven't even mentioned the price of the car yet," she said with a light laugh.Ambrose's expression remained serious. "The price doesn't matter. As long as I like it, I'll pay."The saleswoman was taken aback by his confident tone. She nodded and said, "Alright, please follow me to the manager's office. He'll handle the paperwork instantly."Ambrose nodded and followed her to the manager's office. Inside, a man around the age of fifty was sitting in front of his computer, typing."Sir, someone
Ambrose's patience finally snapped. "Enough!" he said, his voice commanding the room. "I told you, there's a problem with the transfer. I'm not here to waste anyone's time or to take pictures and brag. I need a car, and I'm trying to pay for it. If you want proof, I can show you my bank balance."The first sales lady scoffed. "Bank balance? Sure, let’s see it. But I doubt it will show anything.”Ambrose pulled out his phone, navigating to his banking app to show the balance, but then he stopped as that might expose his identity. The manager and the first sales lady were unimpressed by Ambrose’s outburst. The manager sneered, "Still no proof, huh? You're just wasting our time."The first sales lady crossed her arms and nodded. "See? I told you. He’s just a fraud. Probably here to take pictures and show off to his friends."Ambrose, feeling cornered, tried to stay calm. "I'm not a fraud. I'm genuinely trying to buy a car here. The transfer issue is a technical glitch.”The manager shoo
Within half an hour, Ambrose completed all the necessary paperwork for the purchase of his Mercedes Benz S63 AMG. The manager expedited the process, recognizing Ambrose as a high-end customer deserving of special attention. As Ambrose signed the final documents, the manager arranged for a shortcut driving license, ensuring Ambrose could legally drive his new car immediately.Ambrose walked back to the showroom with the second sales lady, grateful for her assistance throughout the purchase process. As they reached the showroom floor where his new Mercedes Benz S63 AMG gleamed under the lights, Ambrose turned to her with appreciation."You've been incredibly helpful," Ambrose said sincerely, pulling out his phone to make a transfer. "Please accept this as a token of my gratitude.”He transferred $1,000 to her account, and she looked at her phone in surprise as the notification came through. Overwhelmed by his gesture, she couldn't help but feel touched by his generosity."Thank you so m
Lucas's expression changed, his amusement fading quickly. "What are you trying to say?" he demanded."Come on," the guy replied, laughing. "The famous useless live-in law is your cousin's husband, right? Haha."Another classmate chimed in, "Yeah, I heard rumors that you guys are the ones who even feed him. Poor soul, you do everything for him and feed him too?”A third added, "Lucas, your cousin is hot. Remember when she once drove you to campus? I swear she's the hottest lady I've seen. Why did she marry someone that useless? Even marrying me would have been better." He licked his lips suggestively.The group continued to mock Lucas, and he could feel his anger rising. Their words were getting under his skin, making him hate his cousin-in-law Ambrose even more.Lucas's irritation grew as the mocking continued."Lucas, seriously, what do you think about your cousin marrying such a loser?" another guy asked, smirking."Yeah," someone else chimed in. "Do you think she'll let her sister
Getting into the manor compound, Ambrose parked his electric bike right beside Ava's car and then walked towards the door and opened it.Immediately he stepped inside, the first person he saw was Ava, with her bag hanging around her shoulder. His mother-in-law seemed to be the only person missing; the rest of the family—Grandma Margaret, his father-in-law, and Ava's two cousins—were all present.Ambrose was about to speak when, suddenly, Lucas, who had been glaring at him angrily, lunged at him. Lucas grabbed Ambrose's collar with one hand and his neck with the other.Everyone was shocked."I'll kill you," Lucas said angrily, squeezing Ambrose's neck.Ambrose was stunned, unable to comprehend what was happening, so he didn't attack or defend himself."Lucas! Lucas!" Ava yelled, but Lucas kept attacking Ambrose, landing a punch in his stomach.Ambrose was seething with anger but refrained from retaliating, primarily because of Ava's presence and his respect for her.As Lucas continued
"Ambrose? No," Ava replied, shaking her head. Elizabeth nodded, a look of understanding crossing her face. She gazed at Ava thoughtfully before speaking again. "I know sometimes you must hate me because I'm the one who got you into this marriage with Ambrose. I'm sorry for hurting you, Ava." Ava took her mother's hand, squeezing it gently. "I've never hated you, Mom. You're my mother, and nothing can change that." Elizabeth smiled, her eyes softening with relief and gratitude. "Let me tell you something, Ava. Over twenty years ago, Ambrose's mom and I were best friends. We sat at the same desk in school. Do you know what? She always defended me like I was her sister. After all, we were both orphans. So many times, she would take the blame and get me scot-free while she got punished." Ava was stunned, her eyes widening in surprise. She knew her mother and Ambrose's mom had been classmates, but she had no idea they had shared such a tight bond. "There was this scholarship progr