As Tobias rasied his b*tt to rise in recognition of Lily's announcement of making him her heir, he heard the rest of her words."My heir at the Whites year-end party in six months," Lily stated.Tobias's smile died a painful death as his lips became rigid and his b*tt slammed back down on the chair."Wow, aunt, that would be wonderful," Sandra said with a smile."Yes, of course, we have all been like children to her, so it's only natural," Tobias said with a fake chuckle."Of course, you all are like children to me, considering the fact that I do not have any children," Lily was saying, but stopped halfway."We all understand, Aunt Lily; whoever you choose, we promise to ensure your legacy is never destroyed," William interjected."Thank you, everyone. Okay, that's enough with the sad story. Up you go, get back to work," Lily said in a stern voice.Everyone chuckled as they hugged and kissed Lily on the cheeks before heading out of the conference room.Tobias ensured he was the last t
Tina looked up to see where Lily had made reference and realized it was indeed Tobias, and he was in a deep conversation with someone."I think that's Shawn North," Tina replied."Humm, Shawn North," Lily muttered as she changed her direction and started walking towards them."It's going to be great, man," Shawn said with a grin as he gripped Tobias's arm in excitement."I think I'd also like to know what exactly would be good so I can rejoice with Tobias," Lily said, stopping behind them.Tobias was a little startled but covered it with a smile."Aunt, I assumed you were staying a while before leaving," Tobias said.Lily didn't answer and only looked at Shawn, who bowed his head as he said, "Hello, Mrs. Whites.""Hello Shawn, it's a surprise to see you here. I didn't know you were the one, actually," Lily said with amusement."I had a bit of business to do around, and I just dropped by to see Tobias on my way," Shawn replied."Oh, I see; that's good to hear." Lily said, adding, "How
Audrey smiled and nodded. Without saying the words, Laura knew just what she had done."How long?" Laura asked."It's been about twenty minutes," Audrey replied."Why didn't you come call me?" Laura asked, looking guilty as she picked up her laptop and walked towards the door."I did try, but you were engrossed in that file," Audrey explained."I didn't know it was already time; I didn't plan to spend so much time on that file, but it was just so amazing," Laura purred. Her excitement about the project is evident in her tone."Wow, it really must be something to have you sounding that way," Audrey noted."It is; I hope it's for a potential client so I can work on it more," Laura replied as they entered the conference room."I am so sorry, guys. Let's get right to it, shall we?" Laura announced this as she entered."Okay," they all chorused as the head of the team went to the board to begin the presentation.**********Lily sat quietly at the back of the car, thinking about the whole e
Jason pulled out his phone for the third time since he dropped the call with Laura and noticed she had not called back yet."Such arrogance," he muttered to himself.Jason was pissed that he had tried to extend a friendly hand, but she had thrown it back at his face. She was beginning to frustrate him, and he didn't think he was going to take it any longer. He really needed her to analyze the hotel's books."Jason?" Tim called."To think that, I actually thought she was in danger or had fallen earlier," Jason scoffed, shaking his head at himself."What a fool she made of me," Jason said, through gritted teeth."Pardon? Did I do something wrong?" Tim asked, shaking his head at Jason's words."No, Tim, could you go back to the beginning? I was not really paying attention," Jason replied."Okay, so I said that your business trip is coming up, and I was wondering if you had any specific instructions regarding it," Tim explained."Oh, okay," Jason replied.Every year, Jason takes a business
Laura sat with rapt attention as she listened to Sophie give an explanation of the climatic effect of the proposed business area on their clients businesses. "I think I do agree with you, Sophie, but here is what we should look at: irrespective of the weather, we need to have an exact percentage of how successful the business would be during good weather and also if the weather is bad," Laura explained. Ian, the team lead and project manager in the team, responded, "That should not be a problem; Ava should be able to quickly get you the numbers right now." "That would be lovely; let's have it in perspective," Laura replied. "I think the margin of difference between the business's cost and revenue is too close. The cost seems to be increasing the more they increase their production, and this isn't reflecting in the revenue being generated," Ava, another member of Laura's team, mentioned. "Yes, I believe that's because they did not put in place a price increase, despite the increase
"Agnes, easy with that; you look like you've seen a ghost," Jerry said to her. "Agnes?" Anna Philips said, walking straight to have a seat, while Grace dropped the bag she carried and sat beside her father. "Mrs. Agnes, let me get you some water," Lucy said, dropping the bag she besides Grace's own. "Aunt Agnes?" Grace asked. Agnes took a sip of the water Lucy brought for her. She tried to arrange her expression, although she was having a bit of trouble achieving that. "Yes, Grace, and no, Jerry, I'm just surprised; she looks so grown; how did you change so much?" Agnes asked, covering up her reaction with a lie. "Well, some people try to keep in touch with their family so they don't miss out on their niece's life," Anna said with scorn behind a fake yawn. "Wow, you look different. Aunt Agnes, last time I saw you, I was so little," Grace said with a smile as she rose up to give Agnes a hug. "Yes, child, well, you look way bigger than a child now," Agnes said as she hugged her b
"Humm, that's for me," Grace said when everyone looked towards the hall leading to the door. "Lucy, please get that package for me; it should be the delivery guy," Grace instructed as Lucy came into the living room. "Good bye, Jerry," Agnes said, heading out of the house. It took another minute before Jerry Phillips could calm himself. Lucy came back into the living room with a small package. "Please drop that in my room and get these bags to my mother," Grace told her. "Okay, Ms. Grace," Lucy replied. "I know she is your sister, but she has a way of getting on my nerve," Anna said, her eyes hard. "Mom, can you please forget all she said? She is still Dad's sister, you know," Grace said, uninterested in making any comment about what had just transpired. "Why does she see us as the bad guys? I wasn't the one who asked Laura to go get pregnant; in fact, I wanted her to have a good life, which is why I arranged her wedding with Jared," Jerry fumed, and after casting one last glan
"Aunt Agnes?" Laura called softly as she turned back fully."Laura, did you just get back from work?" Agnes asked."I got back not too long ago; are you alright, aunt? Did I wake you?" Laura asked, concern lacing her voice."Yes, I am alright, and no, you didn't wake me; do you want to come in?" Agnes asked, stepping aside."If it's not a disturbance to you," Laura said, stepping into the room."No, it's not; you should have just rested and come to see me in the morning," Agnes said, moving further into the room and straight to stand by the window."I was worried since I didn't hear from you all day. What happened? You don't look good," Laura asked again."There's nothing to worry your head about, Laura; we'll talk about it later," Agnes answered."Room service," someone said from the door."I didn't ask for anything," Agnes said, wondering if it was a mistake."That's mine; I asked Teressa to have my dinner sent over here," Laura said, standing up to go get the door."Oh, okay," Agne