“Ava, I dare say that you’ll rise above others in this fight for the position of department head. You’ll definitely get that position.”Maisie’s firm tone went into the ears of Fiona and her group.Even though it sounded unpleasant and Fiona was pissed, she did not dare to go and talk back to Maisie.Everyone knew that Maisie was their boss Mr. Lowe’s sister. At the same time, they also knew that Maisie and Ava were close.Maisie was saying that Ava would be able to get the position of the head of the design department and it was basically a done deal.Fiona was feeling pissed but suddenly, she heard Ava speak with a self-deprecating laugh.“Actually, I like my current position. I’ll have to manage so many things as the head. Someone as lazy and carefree as me won’t be able to get that position.”Fiona chuckled in disdain when she heard what Ava said. She felt that Ava was just pretending.However, Maisie did not say anything. Instead, she just nodded thoughtfully.During the
She looked at Fiona in dissatisfaction, then recomposed herself before replying to Daniel.“Danny, it’s me. I left my phone on my desk and I came back to retrieve it. Do you need me for anything?”When Daniel heard Ava’s voice, his mood instantly grew better.“I’m coincidentally near your office so I wonder if you could come out for lunch?” “Huh? You’re downstairs now?”Ava walked to the French window as she said that. Then, she looked outside. Even though the building was tall, she could still spot the familiar car parked on the side of the road outside the entrance of the building.A happy smile appeared on her face. “I’ll come down now. Please wait for a while.”Then, Ava hung up the phone joyously and turned around to walk back out.“Ava, Fiona just answered your phone for you. What attitude is this? You didn’t even thank her,” Kendra grumbled at Ava, feeling pissed.Ava was in a good mood so she did not want to quibble with her. She smiled and said carefreely, “Thanks.”
Daniel lowered his eyes that were filled with worries. At this moment, it seemed that he did not dare to look at Ava at all. After staying silent for a few seconds, he parted his lips.“It’s this Sunday.” Ava clenched her fists, but it seemed that she gradually calmed herself down. She smiled softly at Daniel.“Okay, it’s good that you’re doing it earlier on so you can end it sooner as well.” After Ava said that, she grabbed her fork again to continue eating. “I hope your grandpa will be out of the woods so when that happens, Naya and you won’t have to continue acting.”“Ava.”Daniel suddenly reached out to grab Ava’s hand. Even though there was a smile on her face, he knew she was not happy about this.“Ava, you have to believe me. My fake engagement with Naya is just a stop-gap measure. The person I truly want to marry is you.”Ava smiled and nodded after she heard that. “Of course, I believe you. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have agreed to this plan.”Upon hearing Ava’s answer, a sm
When Naya heard the servants announcing that Daniel was back, she quickly displayed an obedient and sweet smile. She got up and faced Daniel.“Dan, you’re back.”Daniel nodded politely. “Why are you here?”“Dan, what kind of question is that? Naya is going to be your fiancee soon. Why else do you think she’s here?” Daniel’s mother was smiling but she criticized him.“Dan, come here. Naya has been waiting a long time for you. This silly child hasn’t eaten lunch yet because she wanted to wait for you.”“No, Mom. Don’t say nonsense.” Naya’s face turned red as if she was shy.However, Daniel walked to the living room calmly. “Why were you waiting for me?”Naya smiled and walked toward Daniel. “Dan, we’re getting engaged this Sunday and everything’s a little rushed. Mom and Dad have prepared the things needed for the ceremony. However, there’s one thing that my mom and the rest of them hope I can buy with you.”Daniel furrowed his good-looking eyebrows in curiosity. “What is it?”“
After Daniel told her that he was getting into a fake engagement with Naya this Sunday, Ava started becoming inattentive.She would be lying if she said she did not care. Even though it was fake, she still felt uneasy in her heart.Ava’s uneasiness was spotted by Maisie, who was right next to her.“Ava, do you have anything on your mind? Why do you look so preoccupied?” Maisie asked in concern.Ava came back to her senses and shook her head to deny it. “No, I’m just thinking about how to handle this next design.”“Doesn’t look like it.” Maisie smiled and blinked. “Ava, did you have a fight with your boyfriend?”Ava turned her head with a smile upon hearing that. “When did you also become so nosy?”“I’m not nosy. I’m just concerned about you.” Maisie emphasized with a serious look on her face.When she heard this, Ava fell into silence.Maisie was even more sure that something was wrong now. “Ava, you can tell me if there’s anything that’s making you unhappy. I see you as my go
After a while, she received Naya’s reply. Attached was a photo of Daniel.Maisie had seen Daniel downstairs at the company, so when she saw the photo Naya sent her, she immediately recognized that they were the same person.However, it seemed that Naya had taken this photo of Daniel when he was unaware of it.“Oh gosh, this is such a coincidence,” Maisie lamented.Tom went over to take a look, but he was still very calm.“He’s the young master of the Grahams. This isn’t easy.”“What did you say, Tom? You know Ava’s boyfriend?”“That’s Daniel Graham. He’s the young master of the Grahams, one of the four richest families in Glendale. He’s always been modest and noble. I heard about him when I was in school.”“Is he very exceptional and perfect?” Maisie asked.“From what I know, he has a good character and is friendly when he handles people and things. It appears that he’s faultless.” Tom spoke very highly of Daniel.However, Maisie sighed in disappointment. “He’s really so amaz
As she looked at the figure who followed Naya into the hotel, Ava's heart suddenly trembled inexplicably.She thought of how she had told Maisie about the fake engagement on Friday. Looking at the scene in front of her, Ava abruptly opened the door and got out of the car.However, when she arrived at the door of the banquet hall, the attendant at the door stopped her and asked her to show them her invitation card.Of course, Ava did not have an invitation card. She stepped aside and called Madeline immediately. After Madeline learned of this situation, she told Ava to wait in place.After a while, the manager of the hotel rushed over in a hurry. As soon as he saw Ava waiting at the entrance of the banquet hall, he immediately went over to greet her politely.“Are you Miss Long?”Ava nodded. “Yes, that’s me. Hello.”“Hello, Miss Long. Mrs. Whitman called me just now to explain the situation. Sorry for making you wait. Please come in with me.” Ava knew that she would have no probl
“Oh, it's a blessing for us that Dan is able to marry such a good girl like you, Naya.” Daniel's mother kept praising Naya, seemingly forgetting what an excellent and exceptional man her own son was.As she listened to the praises from her relatives and friends, Naya lowered her eyes shyly before raising them again.“Mrs. Graham, you speak too highly of me. I’m not as good as you said. It’s my greatest luck to marry Dan.”“Listen to how humble Naya is.” Daniel's mother praised again. “Having a well-behaved and sensible daughter-in-law like you is a blessing for the Grahams.”Naya blushed shyly when she heard this.The face of Naya's mother was also full of arrogance and smugness. “Naya, you’ll live a good life with Dan in the future. Now that you’re engaged, you’re no different from husband and wife. If you meet Ava again, you should tell her that you’re the daughter-in-law of the Grahams. Tell her to know her place and get as far away as possible.”“Mom, isn’t that a little crue