As Alfred crumpled to the floor, the chief security guard's cry for help echoed the tense air. His urgent cry rang out through the hallways, echoing loudly and quickly.Within moments, a flurry of footsteps could be heard racing down the corridor as other employees rushed into the office. They crowded around Alfred who was still unconscious, their faces etched with shock and concern.The chief security guard, still reeling from the sudden turn of events, quickly took charge of the situation. "Somebody call for an ambulance!" he shouted, his voice ringing out above the clamor of the crowd. "We need to get him to the hospital right away."A young woman in a business suit pushed her way to the front of the crowd, her hands trembling as she fumbled for her phone. "I'll call for help," she managed to choke out as she tapped frantically at the screen.As the crowd waited anxiously for help to arrive, an elderly man stepped forward, his white hair gleaming against the office lights. Hee knel
Alfred got angry, his eyes showing his outrage as he pointed a finger at the security guard and accused him. "How dare you?" he roared, his voice reverberating through the lobby. "First, you stole from me, and now you're ganging up to beat me?""This is assault!" he shouted, his face contorted with fury. "I'll sue your company for everything you've got!"But before he could keep talking, an employee stepped forward, her face showing angry disapproval."Keep your mouth shut!" she snapped, her voice cutting through the chaos like a blade. "You got violent first, remember? Don't try to play the victim here."Alfred's jaw dropped, his face flushing with humiliation as he realized the truth of her words. He had lashed out first, striking one of the security guards in his desperate fury.The security guards surrounded Alfred, their faces stern and unyielding as they pushed him towards the door. "Leave," one of them said in a low, threatening tone.Just as Alfred was about to disappear thro
The officers in charge of Alfred's case were adamant in their refusal to grant him bail, Their decision was based on a combination of their professional judgment and a desire to please the influential Nathaniel family.After hours of fruitless attempts to convince them otherwise, Mrs. Williams and Avery finally gave up and left the police station without Alfred, feeling sad and disappointed.Feeling worried about Alfred's situation, Mr. and Mrs. Williams decided to take action. That same evening, they contacted Avery and Jeremy, asking Avery to use her connection as one of the top riding CEOs to help get Alfred released from jail and also help secure the contract.Mrs. Williams looked sorry and spoke in a gentle voice."I'm deeply sorry for how I acted. I was driven by a desire to improve our family's fortunes, and in my haste, I lost sight of what was truly important," she confessed.But Avery spoke with her gaze unwavering and her tone sharp, her words cut straight to the heart of th
"My husband will help with securing Alfred release. I hope he gets the favour of whoever is incharge" Avery said.Mrs Williams quickly objected, "I don't think that would be wise," she said, her voice tinged with urgency. "One of the officers mentioned that the disciplinary officer who arrested Alfred is known to be a womanizer. I think it would be best for you to handle the case yourself as a woman."Everyone turned and gave Mrs William a surprised look, their eyes wide with disbelief. "I should handle the case myself like I'm a prostitute?" Avery spat, her voice bristling with anger.Mrs. Williams, realizing her mistake, struggled to think of something to say. "Oh, no! I didn't mean it like that," she stammered, flushing red with embarrassment. "I just meant that, as a woman, you might have more luck appealing to the officer's...well, his desires, if you know what I mean."But the damage was already done, Avery's expression hardening into a scowl."I am not some cheap harlot to be t
As Avery walked into the Zealot Construction Company, she took a deep breath, and prepared herself for what was to come. Even though she tried to stay calm, Avery felt nervous and worried about being turned down. She was determined to make the most of this chance, but the fear of rejection was strong.Wanting everything to be official, she had asked her secretary to inform them a day before of an intended visit. "Hello, Miss Avery," A beautiful lady welcomed her at the parking lot with a smile. The pleasant reception caught Avery off guard, as she had prepared herself for potential hostility given Alfred's misdeeds. She pondered the unexpected hospitality, cautious but curious as to the motivation behind it."If you'll just follow me," the woman said, her tone cheerful and inviting. Avery followed her, walking through the clean and impressive hallways of the company, which showed signs of wealth and importance.Avery was unsure about what would happen next because of the unexpected w
As the two walked back into the office, the tension was palpable. Avery shot a stern look at Mr. Kofo, conveying her displeasure with the events that had transpired.Mr. Kofo, understanding the gravity of the situation, offered an apology. "I'm deeply sorry for the words I used earlier. It was not my intention to offend or accuse you, but rather, to test your integrity. I wanted to know if you were different from your cousin," he said with contrition.Avery, realizing the urgency of Alfred's situation, decided to let go of what had just transpired. "Let's focus on what we can do now," Avery stated firmly, her tone reflecting the seriousness of her request. "My cousin's safety is of utmost importance. What can be done to secure his release, given that a contract is no longer possible due to his actions?""I'll begin making the necessary calls to ensure your cousin's release as soon as we finish our conversation here," Mr. Kofo assured Avery.Avery acknowledged his efforts with a nod, s
The West Williams family, considering the sudden turn of events, realized that they had no choice but to uphold their promise and grant Avery the leadership position of the construction company. It was a sobering moment for them, as they knew the consequences of double-crossing her could be dire. Mrs. Williams, although reluctant to give Avery control, consoled herself with the knowledge that she and her husband would still receive a portion of the profits generated by the company. It was a small concession, but one that she was willing to accept to ensure the family's continued prosperity. Within a month after Avery was awarded the Zealot construction company contract, everything changed, including her financial status. With Alfred's newfound humility and support, Avery poured her heart into the contract and, before long, her name became synonymous with excellence and integrity in the industry, just as Jeremy had always envisioned. Jeremy continued to secretly help her support h
Mrs. Williams facing the crowd for support, called out to Avery, "Avery, please join James Albert at the podium. It is a great news!" The audience responded with enthusiastic applause, clearly eager to hear what Avery had to say.Avery rolled her eyes slightly at the request, but Jeremy, noticing her hesitation, gave her an encouraging nod. Understanding the gesture as a signal to proceed, she stepped forward and took her place next to James Albert, turning to face the eager audience.Avery cleared her throat and looked out into the sea of expectant faces. She wasn't entirely comfortable with the attention, but she knew how important this was for her company just like Jeremy had said.Avery's voice echoed with a forced gratitude as she accepted the honor. "Thank you so much, James Albert, for this opportunity. I feel honored to be able to accept this partnership, with my husband Jeremy's permission, of course," she said, glancing affectionately in his direction.Mrs. Williams was not