Elena’s eyes widened in shock as she heard the manager’s decision. “Are you serious?!” she exclaimed, her voice dripping with disbelief and anger. “You’re going to side with them over me?” Her face flushed with frustration, feeling deeply disrespected by the store manager’s choice.As a frequent shopper who spent considerable amounts of money at the store, Elena expected to receive preferential treatment and respect. The fact that the manager was siding with Megan, someone who hadn't even spent a penny there, was a stunning betrayal in her eyes. Elena felt it was unjust for the manager to favor someone unfamiliar over her, despite her regular patronage.However, Elena should have anticipated this outcome when she tried to use her influence to demand that Megan and Karen be removed from the store. She hadn’t fully considered the repercussions of trying to humiliate someone with the power of the Danvers name behind them. Did she really expect that the manager would risk making an enemy
And it was surprising to him how long it had taken to fully notice Karen in a romantic way, however he didn't blame himself for that at all. At the time, when he first met Karen, he had just come out of a bad marriage with Erin, and he wasn’t ready to consider getting another relationship. Additionally, the pressure from his mother and nearly everyone around him to be with Karen had only pushed him away. He didn’t want to enter a marriage with someone he felt obligated to be with, especially when it felt comparable to his contract marriage with Erin. A faint smile appeared across Liam's face as he walked over to Karen. “Hey,” he greeted warmly. Slightly startled by his voice, Karen looked up from her laptop. When she saw that it was Liam, her eyes lit up as she met his gaze. She smiled back, her voice soft and affectionate. “Oh, hey, babe.” Liam walked over towards her, sharing a brief kiss with Karen, before he settled onto the sofa next to her. Stretching out and relaxing as he
Although Karen wasn’t pleased with Erin’s presence, she did her best not to show it to Mrs Danvers and Liam. Karen understood why Mrs. Danvers had a good relationship with Erin lately; Erin had played a crucial role in saving their lives after a car accident, which meant they owed her a significant debt of gratitude, apparently.Karen recognized that this sense of indebtedness likely shaped Mrs Danvers' positive impression of Erin. Despite the dislike for Erin that Karen felt, she was aware that Mrs. Danvers probably viewed Erin through the lens of her past actions, which painted her in a favorable light. Probably why she was hanging out with her and was very nice to her despite the fact that he But still, Karen wished that Mrs. Danvers wasn't so close with Erin over her. As the future daughter in law of the family, she wanted her and Mrs. Danvers to bond; however, Mrs. Danvers never really seemed to have time to spend with her future daughter in-law. Whether she was busy with other
Around 9 pmElena walked through the door as she entered the police station, her expression was serious, but at the same time also had a hint of concern. The altercation she had just had with Karen and Megan at the store a few hours ago, was still fresh in her mind and it made her angry. Elena couldn’t believe how everything had turned out. She had been so confident that she would have the last laugh by getting Karen and Megan kicked out and banned from the store. After all, she was a regular customer, spending tens of thousands each time. It seemed only right that the manager and staff would listen to her and remove anyone who bothered her.But instead of triumph, she had faced humiliation. Not only had Karen and Megan managed to get her kicked out, but she had also been banned from the store for life. The very store where she had once wielded so much influence had now turned against her. The defeat was more than she had anticipated, and the blow to her pride was hard to bear.Elena
But Elena couldn’t let that happen. Nathan was her only family and one of the few people she had left in this world, and despite everything, she couldn’t bear the thought of him spending his life behind bars. More like she hated the thought of being alone with no family in the world. The idea of losing him, of being completely alone in the world, was unbearable. She was determined to do whatever it took to get him out.Reaching into her purse she pulled out her phone. As she unlocked it she knew she had to call someone who could get Nathan released. Ironically the first person who came to her mind was Liam. And she couldn't believe she was thinking of calling him and asking for help.Liam was powerful enough to get Nathan released if he wanted to so it was only normal that she thought of calling him. ‘No. Not him.’ she thought to herself, shaking her head. Liam was out of the question. He would never help them under any circumstances. First of all, he was the one who had gotten Nath
Liam suspected that Mr. Simpson must have leveraged the mayor’s help to get Nathan out of jail. If that was true, it meant Mr. Simpson’s connections were even more extensive than Liam had anticipated. Being able to get the mayor's help was no small feat for a lot of people. However, to someone as powerful as the Simpsons it wasn't very hard. But still, Liam wasn’t impressed. Mr. Simpson having strong connections with the mayor wasn’t such an impressive feat to him. The Danvers family had ties to far more powerful people in key positions across the country.Liam let out a deep sigh as he put the phone down. He leaned back in his chair, rubbing his temples as he tried to think of his next move. The release of Nathan from jail felt like a direct challenge from Mr. Simpson, a test of power and influence. Liam had always known that the Simpsons were well-connected, but this was a bold move even for them, one that seemed to be a clear message: ‘We can reach just as far as you can.’The fac
The next day, Liam decided to pay a visit to the mayor, the same person who had made the call for Nathan to be released. He arrived at the grand, stately building that housed the mayor’s office. As he walked towards the entrance his steps were measured and deliberate. He walked past the security guards who performed their usual security checks on him before letting him in.He stepped into the spacious, elegantly designed lobby that served as the reception area. Liam glanced around, and the air was cool and quiet. The space was open and airy, with high ceilings and large windows that let in natural light, casting long shadows across the polished marble floors.Liam was impressed with how beautiful and opulent the place was. The reception area was beautifully decorated, with modern art pieces hanging on the walls and a few potted plants strategically placed to add a touch of greenery. There were also sleek, leather armchairs arranged in small clusters around glass coffee tables, offerin
Seeing Mr Simpson and the mayor together, only confirmed what Liam already knew: Mr. Simpson was behind the mayor’s decision to demand Nathan's release from police custody. As the three of them, Nathan, Mr Simpson and the mayor engaged in conversation, they didn't see that Liam was standing near the window in the lobby. Liam decided not to make his presence known to them as he quietly observed the three men. Standing by the large windows, he kept his gaze fixed on the group, trying to piece together what they were talking about. He tried to overhear their conversation, but they were too far away from him to hear anything. Their voices were little more than faint murmurs drowned out by the ambient noise of the building, but judging by their friendly and cheerful expressions, he could tell that the mayor and Mr Simpson got along very well. Which explained how the mayor was the one who had made the call to free Nathan. Mr Simpson clearly was the one who had asked him. Liam’s mind race