As Mr. Maroon called for Salvador and Kelvin to join him in a meeting concerning the company's business, tension hung thick in the air. Salvador arrived first, his demeanor composed yet determined, followed closely by Kelvin, his expression a mix of defiance and uncertainty."Thank you for joining me, boys," Mr. Maroon began, his voice authoritative yet tinged with a hint of concern. "We have important matters to discuss regarding the future of our company."Salvador wasted no time in presenting his project plan, laying out his vision for the company's growth and expansion. His proposal was thorough and well-researched, each detail meticulously thought out to maximize success.Kelvin, however, was quick to voice his objections. "I don't see how your plan is going to benefit us in the long run," he argued, his tone confrontational as he challenged Salvador's ideas.Mr. Maroon listened attentively to both brothers, his expression unreadable as he weighed their arguments. When Kelvin fi
Flora stepped outside her apartment building, a bag of trash in hand, ready to dispose of it. As she approached the bin, she heard a familiar voice calling her name. Turning around, she saw Anthony standing there, looking somewhat sheepish."Flora, can we talk?" Anthony asked tentatively, his expression earnest.Flora hesitated for a moment, her instincts urging her to walk away. But she remembered her resolve to face her fears head-on, and she nodded reluctantly. "Okay, let's talk," she agreed, albeit warily.Anthony took a deep breath, steeling himself for what he was about to say. "Flora, I just want to say that I'm sorry for everything – for how I treated you, for the pain I caused you," he began, his voice tinged with remorse. "I know I was a terrible husband, but I've changed, I swear."Flora listened in silence, her eyes fixed on Anthony's face. She could see the sincerity in his eyes, but she couldn't forget the years of hurt and betrayal she had endured at his hands. "Anthony
Leah was deeply engrossed in her work, her fingers flying across the keyboard as she typed up reports and sorted through emails. Lori, her faithful friend was there with her, Salvador moved around the office with precision, his mop gliding smoothly across the floor.Suddenly, Leah's phone buzzed with a new message, and her eyes widened with excitement as she read the words on the screen. "Oh my gosh!" she exclaimed, unable to contain her joy."What is it, Leah?" Lori asked, Salvador stared pausing in his cleaning duties to glance over at her."Derek has agreed to meet with me!" Leah exclaimed, her voice filled with exhilaration.Lori's eyes lit up with excitement. "That's incredible news, Leah! Congratulations!" she said, genuinely happy for her.Leah practically jumped out of her chair, a wide grin spreading across her face. "I know, right? This is a huge opportunity for us!" she exclaimed, her heart racing with excitement.With a sense of urgency, Leah quickly dialed her assistant's
Leah sat at her desk, frustration evident on her face as she scrolled through her emails. Ted approached her, concern etched in his features as he observed her demeanor."Hey, Leah, what's going on?" Ted asked, his voice filled with genuine concern.Leah sighed heavily, glancing up at Ted with a mixture of annoyance and resignation. "It's Derek," she replied, her voice tinged with frustration. "He rejected my proposal. Said it was trash."Ted frowned, sympathy evident in his expression. "I'm sorry to hear that," he said softly. "But hey, maybe I can talk to Derek for you. See if I can convince him to change his mind."Leah hesitated, uncertainty flickering in her eyes. She knew that Ted had connections, and his offer was tempting. But she couldn't shake the feeling of unease that lingered in the back of her mind."I appreciate the offer, Ted, I really do," Leah replied, her voice hesitant. "But I'm not sure if that's such a good idea."Ted raised an eyebrow, curious about Leah's sud
Flora and Ted nervously entered their grandfather's study, unsure of what to expect. Their grandfather sat behind his desk, his expression stern as he regarded them."Sit down," he said, gesturing to the chairs in front of him.Flora and Ted exchanged a worried glance before complying. They sat down, fidgeting with their hands as they awaited their grandfather's words."I've called you both here because I have some concerns," their grandfather began, his voice serious. "I've heard about your relationships with Jamie and Leah, respectively. Can you explain to me why you've chosen to date individuals who have been divorced?"Ted, ever eager to defend himself, spoke up first. "Grandpa, I met Leah before I knew about her divorce. I was drawn to her ambition and success. Our relationship has nothing to do with her past."Flora nodded in agreement. "And as for me, Grandpa, I didn't start dating Jamie just for clout. I genuinely care about him. He's been there for me in ways you can't imagin
Salvador, Roxy, and Flora gathered around the table, their expressions grave as they discussed the looming threat posed by the Smith family. Roxy took the lead, laying out his findings with a sense of urgency."Alright, guys, we need to talk about the Smith family," Roxy began, his voice firm. "I've been doing some digging, and what I found is not pretty."Flora leaned forward, her brow furrowed in concern. "What did you uncover?"Roxy pulled up a file on his laptop, revealing a series of documents and articles detailing the dark history of the Smith family. "It turns out, the Smith family has been involved in some pretty shady dealings over the years."Salvador's eyes narrowed as he scanned the information before him. "Like what?"Roxy clicked on a particular document, highlighting a headline that sent chills down their spines. "Back in 2015, there was a high-profile kidnapping case that resulted in the murder of a young woman. The Smith family was suspected of being involved, but th
Leah stood at the entrance of the event venue, her eyes widening in shock as she watched Jessica and Flora approach. Her heart sank at the sight of her enemy, Flora, standing beside her newfound ally, Jessica. Leah's mind raced with confusion and a hint of jealousy as she tried to comprehend why Flora was at her event."Jessica, what a surprise to see you here," Leah greeted, forcing a smile onto her face as she addressed Jessica.Jessica flashed Leah a bright smile, her eyes twinkling with excitement. "I wouldn't miss it for the world, Leah!" she exclaimed, her voice filled with enthusiasm.Leah's eyes flickered towards Flora, who stood beside Jessica, her expression unreadable. "And Flora, what brings you here?" Leah asked, her tone tinged with suspicion.Flora met Leah's gaze with a cool demeanor, her lips curved into a polite smile. "Jessica invited me," she replied simply, her voice calm and collected.Leah's eyebrows furrowed in confusion. "Jessica invited you?" she echoed, her
Salvador and Roxy sat hunched over their laptops, frustration evident on their faces. They had been searching for hours, but they couldn't find any trace of the anonymous tipper who had given them the riddle."This is hopeless," Salvador muttered, rubbing his temples.Roxy sighed, leaning back in his chair. "We need to focus on the riddle first. Maybe if we solve that, we'll have a lead on who the tipper is."Just then, Flora walked into the room, a determined look on her face. "What are you guys up to?" she asked, noticing their somber expressions.Salvador explained the situation to her, and Flora nodded thoughtfully. "Let me take a look at that riddle," she said, moving closer to the computer screen.As Salvador pulled up the riddle, Flora furrowed her brow in concentration. She read it over a few times, mulling over each word.Suddenly, her eyes lit up with understanding. "I think I've got it," she exclaimed, a triumphant smile spreading across her face.Salvador and Roxy leaned i