After leaving the hotel, Isabella had called her father, Austin Thompson, the billionaire owner of the biggest stock company and one of the richest men in Alaska City, aside from the Hamiltons. She was crying as she relayed the news of how the website she had paid handsomely for had been formatted. Her father's anger boiled, and he immediately called his lawyer, who in turn contacted Mr. Ford.The lawyer informed Mr. Ford that the damages for the website and Isabella's tears were worth a staggering two hundred million dollars. Mr. Ford's heart sank at the news, and he knew that this was going to be a big problem. He had never dealt with a situation of this magnitude before, and he was unsure of how to proceed.Mr. Ford's frustration was palpable as he looked at Elena and Scarlett. "Seeing both of you as the causes of this ordeal is like an arrow shot in my chest," he said, his voice tinged with anger. Scarlett was about to reply, but Elena held her back and shook her head.Mr. Ford co
Liam had just finished a long day of celebrating Hamilton Tech's recent C.E.S award win. He was on his sofa, scrolling through some important documents when his phone rang. It was Benjamin, his best friend."Liam, I have some bad news," Benjamin said solemnly."What's happened?" Liam asked, his heart sinking."Isabella is suing Nixon Tech for breach of contract and emotional distress," Benjamin began.“And guess who one of the culprits in the Breach of Contract is?“Who?” Liam asked impatiently“Your beautiful Elena," Benjamin replied.“What!...”As Liam processed the news that Elena was one of the culprits in Nixon Tech's breach of contract, his eyes narrowed and his forehead furrowed with concern. He sat up straight on his couch, contemplating his next move. He could easily make some calls and handle the issue swiftly, but he didn't feel like interfering in Elena's affairs at her place of work. Liam knew that Elena was a talented software developer who deserved better treatment tha
"It was successful, thanks to my team members," Elena stated.Elena's humility fascinated Liam, and he found himself drawn to her even more. "You don't have to be so modest with your answer," he said, a smile tugging at the corners of his lips. "It's clear that you and your team did an excellent job."Elena smiled, feeling a sense of pride in her work and her team. "Thank you," she said. "I really appreciate that."Liam nodded, impressed. "In my line of work, I've come across a lot of people who are very proud and even arrogant about their talents. It's refreshing to hear someone who could be so humble and willing to share the credit."Elena's eyes widened in surprise, not used to receiving such high praise from someone like Liam. "Thank you," she said again, feeling a bit bashful."In my company, I believe in rewarding people for their unique contributions, no matter who they are or where they come from," Liam continued, hoping to impart some of his own values to Elena. "I think it's
Elena's voice was shaky when she replied, "That will be much better. Thank you for helping me, Liam. I appreciate it more than you know."Liam chuckled. "Sorry I delayed your dinner with my call, I will make it up to you."Elena smiled. "It's okay. I'll just microwave it. Thanks so much for your concern about me and this call, I sincerely appreciate it."Liam replied, "Anytime, Elena. That's what friends are for. You take care of yourself now.""Good night, Liam," Elena said dreamily."Good night, Elena," Liam replied before hanging up.Elena dropped her phone on the stool and picked up the throw pillow that was on her lap. She hugged it tightly, feeling grateful for Liam's kindness. A warm feeling washed over her as she thought of their conversation. She couldn't believe how lucky she was to have someone like Liam in her life. She finished her Dinner got to bed and closed her eyes, still smiling, and drifted off to sleep.****Isabella's eyes fluttered open, and she sat up in bed. A
Elena had been anticipating a summons to Mr. Ford's office, and as she wrapped up her work for the day, her fear of the unknown grew. Elena had noticed a change in her colleague Gianna's behavior after she arrived late to work that morning. Gianna had become overly friendly, constantly requesting files and information that only Elena possessed. Despite Elena's suspicion, Gianna avoided addressing the previous day's incident and instead focused solely on work. Elena's anxiety peaked as she waited for Mr. Ford to call her into his office to discuss the potential consequences of the two hundred million dollar lawsuit against the company, unsure of where she stood in the matter.As Elena made her way to Mr. Ford's office, her mind raced with anxiety. Earlier during her lunch break, she had confided in Scarlett about her conversation with Liam and how she wished she had agreed with his initial suggestion. Scarlett had been thrilled for her, but now Elena was unsure of what awaited her in M
Mr. Ford looked surprised at Elena's sudden change of heart. "Are you sure about this, Elena? You don't have to do this now tomorrow will be better."Elena stood up, her eyes blazing with fury. "I'm sure," she said, her voice steady. "But mark my words, Mr. Ford. You will witness my fame. And Karma will pay you a visit for what you have done to me and Scarlett."With that, Elena stormed out of the office, her head held high as she slammed the door behind her. She didn't know what the future held for her, but she knew that she wouldn't let this setback defeat her. Elena stormed into her departmental office, her anger boiling within her. The sight of her colleagues' moody faces did nothing to calm her down. As she walked towards her desk, Scarlett approached her with a termination of appointment letter. "Elena, I am so sorry I got you into this mess," Scarlett said, her voice choking with emotion. Elena could see the tears in Scarlett's eyes, and her heart sank. Elena comforted Scar
Elena looked stunning in her sleeveless black dress, which hugged her curves in all the right places. She paired it with black high-heeled T-strap sandals, which elongated her legs. Her hair was styled in a sleek ponytail, with loose curls cascading down her shoulder. The overall effect was seductive and alluring, and more than a few heads turned as she walked by.Scarlett turned and grinned at Elena's side, as she spoke in Elena's ear "You look amazing, girl several onlookers."Elena blushed, and also spoke in Scarlett's ear "Thanks. You look pretty good yourself Scarlett."They made their way over to where Grace was with the other girls, Elena and Scarlett made their way over to where Grace was standing with the other girls. As they approached, Elena smiled and greeted the girls warmly."Hey girls, how's it going?" she said cheerfully.Scarlett followed suit, nodding in agreement. "Yeah, it's so good to see everyone again!"They both then turned to Grace and each gave her a peck o
Elena was taken aback when she saw Liam standing before her. She had no idea he would come to the club, as he had only asked for her location before hanging up. "Uh, we need to talk? Right now?" Elena pouted the seductive tone in her voice not going unnoticed by Liam. She attempted to stand up, but the alcohol in her system had taken its toll, causing her to lose her balance. Liam quickly sprang into action, catching her before she fell and holding her firmly in his arms. His desire for her tripled at the close proximity, but he couldn't ignore the worry he felt for her vulnerable state."Elena, are you okay? You're not in a good state," Liam said, concern lacing his voice as he held her steady.Elena was mortified at the situation. She had never been this close to any man aside from her dad and her high school sweetheart, who had parted ways with her long ago because she wasn't ready for a sexual commitment.As Liam held Elena in his arms, she felt safe and secure, despite her intox