Chapter 146 You’re Flattering Me

Avery had anticipated Edward's move. After all, he was now her shareholder, and it would be uncharacteristic of him to stay silent.

Mentally, she had prepared herself for either his humiliation or his dogged romantic pursuit. But to her surprise, he did not reach out to her in weeks.

She gradually put the matter in the back of her mind, but all that changed when she received a call from him yesterday.

Given the circumstances, she understood that she had to give in and meet him–no matter the pretext. She'd rather face the music than worry about potential trouble in the future.

And so she hailed a cab, soon arriving at the bar where Edward had suggested they meet. To her astonishment, she found a gathering of childhood friends in their private lounge, including Marie Anderson, with whom she had a falling out with.

Avery and Marie had been close to inseparable in their younger days. When they befriended Edward, the three of them formed a tight-knit group of friends.

Later on, Avery