At that moment Avery stood up quickly and walked to the meeting room with a sense of purpose, she wanted to get the meeting done with, so she could leave immediately As she entered, she noticed that everyone was already seated, waiting for her arrival. immediately they saw her coming, they all rose to their feet in unison, greeting her with polite nods and murmurs of greetings followed.“Good afternoon”Avery at that moment quickly acknowledged their greetings with a curt nod and she took her seat at the head of the table. She immediately scanned the faces of her team members, trying to gauge their expressions so she would know if anyone has something for her. Some looked nervous, others confident, but all were clearly anticipating her next words.Immediately she cleared her throat and said.“I hope the team has something substantial to present today, I don't want to hear your regular excuse of we are trying to come up with something” Avery said, her voice calm but firm. “Now Le
immediately Avery heard the voice she turned around with the heavy bag she was carrying.And her eyes pushed immediately when she saw who was in front of her.“Oh no,” said Avery. Her face looked sad. “These bags are so heavy.”Avery said again, she doesn't want to speak to Vivian so she just wants to look for a way to leave quietly.Avery tried to carry the bag. Her arms shook. Her face turned red.She was just pretending the bag was heavy so he could leave immediately because she knows what Vivian wants, and she doesn't have the strength to exchange words with her.Just then, Vivian immediately came over with a big smile that would brighten a dark room.“Hi Avery!”said Vivian again but this time very loud. Her voice was too loud and Polites. “Let me help you!”Vivian immediately grabbed the bag. She did not wait for Avery to say yes.“I will carry these” said Vivian. She smiled brightly again. “It is no trouble at all!”Avery at that moment couldn't believe what she just saw.
Vivian said again and again. Her whole body shook as she was about to cry.Avery at that moment watched Vivian. She could not believe it, she doesn't believe her, because Vivian knows who never apologized for such a thing, and it didn't happen recently, but yet she is apologizing. At that moment her face turned red with anger. She knows Vivian is playing game.“This might just be her plans to hurt me, she might be jealous I'm now a CEO of my family company”Avery was about saying something when a voice came through.“Vivian! Stop! What are you doing?!” Malisa yelled. “Why are you kneeling to her and apologizing? She is nothing special!, even though you wronged her then but that still doesn't give her the right to look down on you”Upon hearing what Malisa said, Vivian heart skipped Immediately she couldn't believe she was trying to settle the mess Malisa just added to it. Immediately she started blinking fast at Malisa telling her to stop talking. She wanted Malisa to stop. Bu
Avery slowed down her pace and waited for Vivian to reach where she was. She already knew what Vivian had to say but wanted to hear it from her mouth. The tension in the air thickened as Vivian knelt before Avery. She struggled to find the words to express herself, knowing the impact of her revelation would have on her husband at work. Malissa, however, was not as reserved."Are you seriously going to grovel like a fool over this nobody?" Malissa shouted, her anger mounting. Avery remained silent, her expression unreadable as she waited for Vivian to speak.Vivian swallowed nervously, her eyes downcast in shame. "Please, Avery," she pleaded, her voice quivering. "I'm so sorry. I know there's no excuse for what I've done."Avery's gaze was piercing, but she said nothing. She simply waited, letting the silence stretch on like a tightrope ready to snap at any moment.Malissa, meanwhile, rolled her eyes with disgust. "This is ridiculous. Vivian, get up off the floor and act like the wife
Avery's final words hung in the air like a dark cloud, casting a shadow of fear over the two women. They stood frozen in place, their eyes wide with terror, as she paid for her purchase at the counter.The other shoppers in the store watched in bewilderment as Malissa and Vivian quivered and shook, like two rabbits caught in a snare. When Avery turned to leave, they scrambled towards her, eager to carry her purchases like a pair of frantic servants.But Avery would have none of it."Stop this nonsense," Avery snapped, her voice hard and authoritative as she scooped up her own packages. "I'm not interested in your pathetic attempts to curry favor. You have a choice. Either you can apologize for your behavior and hope that I'm in a forgiving mood, or you can leave and never come back."Vivian and Malissa stared at each other, their faces pale and drawn as they weighed their options. Finally, Vivian stepped forward, her voice breaking with emotion."We're sorry, Avery," she said, her eye
The recent turmoil had left its mark on Jeremy and Avery, and in an effort to ease the tension, Jeremy decided that a family outing was in order. He believed that quality time together would help alleviate the stress and bring some much-needed peace.With this in mind, Jeremy set about planning a day filled with fun and relaxation for Avery and Mia.On a bright and sunny Saturday, Jeremy packed a picnic basket with all of his family's favorite foods and set off to a picturesque park near the city center. Avery and their young daughter, Mia, followed eagerly behind him, their moods already lifting at the prospect of a day away from the chaos of the world.As they settled down on a checkered blanket in the shade of a large oak tree, Jeremy smiled at the sight of his wife and daughter laughing and chatting. "This is just what we needed," he thought to himself.Jeremy watched with joy as his daughter, Mia, skipped through the park's lush green grass, her laughter filling the air. The sigh
"Dad, look! I found a four-leaf clover!" the man's daughter exclaimed, holding up the rare leaf for her father to see.The man smiled, bending down to inspect the clover. "Wow, honey, that's so lucky!" he said, ruffling his daughter's hair affectionately. "You know, a four-leaf clover is said to bring good luck to whoever finds it."The man's smile faltered as a shadow fell across the grass. When the man caught sight of Jeremy, he briefly assumed the man was approaching him for some assistance. But then his eyes fell on Mia who was standing in a distance with Avery pointing at him, and he realized with a sickening jolt that Jeremy's presence was far from friendly."Please, don't," he pleaded, his eyes darting to his daughter, still standing nearby, oblivious to the danger. "She doesn't need to see this. I-I can make this right. Please, don't do this in front of her.""I'm not here for luck," Jeremy growled, his voice low and dangerous. "I'm here for justice."The man's face paled, hi
Jeremy's hands closed around the man's throat, his fingers digging in as he fought to keep his rage in check. The man's face turned red as he struggled to breathe, his eyes pleading for mercy."Who. Sent. You?" Jeremy growled, his voice a low, feral snarl.The man wheezed, his words coming out in short gasps. "I-I can't...c-can't say."Jeremy's grip tightened, his knuckles turning white as he fought the urge to snap the man's neck."You're not leaving here until you tell me the truth," Jeremy growled, his eyes burning with fury.The man's face turned purple, his hands scrabbling against Jeremy's chest in a desperate attempt to free himself. But Jeremy's grip was like iron, unyielding and relentless."I-I can't..." the man gasped, his words barely audible. "I-I'm sorry...please."Jeremy's anger reached a boiling point, and he raised his fist, ready to give the man a punch that would break him.As Jeremy raised his fist, ready to deliver the final blow, approaching footsteps pierced the