The Tide of Fortune

Chapter 140 There Is Hope

Aline wakes up fully recovered and refreshed for another day of work. She is smiling and confident that she will triumph this week.

At the apartment, Carla is shocked to see her best friend eyeing the coffee maker that was finishing brewing the instant coffee.

"Aline! Good morning, friend, you are ready for another week of challenges." Carla tries to be as kind as possible.

Aline turns to her with a defiant smile, "This week, nothing and no one will stop me."

Carla gets goosebumps at Aline's tone of voice, "Oops! What does that mean, friend? Are you going to cause someone or some problems?"

"I won't cause problems, I'll solve them." Aline turns off the coffee maker and takes the pitcher to the table. Carla sits down and chooses some toast to spread honey on.

"Could you be more specific?" Carla asks, a little apprehensive.

Aline smiles mischievously, "I've been thinking about this Sunday, friend. I've decided not to be a pushover anymore. I'm going to go after what I want."

"And what d