"Wasn't that you?" Avery turned to look at the executive chair, only to find another man sitting there. Avery froze. "Mr. Ferrel?"Lucian Ferrel was the Lavigne Corp.'s long-time business partner and Eason's good friend. He didn't visit the company often, but Avery had seen him from a distance a few times before and remembered him because of his striking appearance.Had she just said all that to the wrong person? Did all her words go down the drain?Eason, carrying some documents, looked like he had just returned from a meeting. His gaze fell on Avery's tear-filled eyes, and his heart tightened slightly. He immediately turned to Lucian, his expression darkening. "Why did you bully her?"Lucian raised his hands in mock surrender. "Hey, I didn't even say a word."Eason looked to Avery for confirmation.Avery, embarrassed, quickly explained, "Mr. Lavigne, he didn't bully me. I mistook him for you..."Mistook him for me? Eason's tone softened unconsciously. "Were you looking for
"Who is it then?" Lucian's curiosity was overflowing."You wouldn't know her," Eason replied.…Lucian left the office looking complacent."Mr. Ferrel." Violet approached enthusiastically, saying, "Let me escort you out."Lucian shook his head and pointed to a corner. "Let her escort me."Avery was taken aback as she was suddenly singled out, feeling the intense gazes from everyone. Under Violet's murderous glare, Avery pressed the elevator button and went down with Lucian.As the elevator doors closed, Lucian asked, "What's your name?""Avery Llyod.""Like the classic beauty?""Mr. Ferrel, you have a way with words."Lucian laughed. "Is that a forced compliment?"Avery remained silent, her eyes fixed on the numbers changing in the elevator."Hey, let me ask you something." Lucian continued, "Do you know who slept with your boss?"Avery's heart skipped a beat. "I... I don't know.""Really?" Lucian leaned closer, his gaze focused on her face. "Your eyes are twitching."H
"Aves..." Wendy looked deeply aggrieved, as if Avery was the one who had betrayed and hurt her.Avery, however, wasn't buying it. She said, "Harry isn't here, so there's no need to put on a show for me. And don't use 'feelings can be uncontrollable' as an excuse for your schemes. How are you any different from an animal if you can't even control your feelings?"Avery's sharp words took Wendy aback. Her face paled. "Aves, you can say whatever you want about me, but please don't talk about Harry that way...""I'm not interested in talking about you or Harry," Avery said, averting her gaze. "You'd better smarten up. And from now on, don't call me Aves. We're not close.""Ding." The elevator arrived. Avery didn't spare Wendy another glance as she stepped in and left.Wendy watched the elevator doors close and bit her lip in frustration. She stood still and stared at the numbers on the elevator screen as they stopped at the top floor. She hurried to the front desk. "Excuse me, wh
Jessica hesitated for a moment before saying, "Eugene's treating us to dinner tonight. He just got his bonus, so don't worry about saving money.""Alright then, we'll head over soon. Take your time and be safe.""Okay," Avery replied, though she couldn't shake a bit of suspicion.She knew her brother-in-law, Eugene, well enough to be wary. If he could afford such an expensive dinner, there was probably more to the story.Avery took a cab to the restaurant and arrived before Jessica and Eugene. She told the waiter she was waiting for someone, and he led her to their reserved table, poured her some juice, and left her to wait.As dusk fell and the city lights flickered on, Avery gazed out the window, lost in her thoughts while watching the bustling streets.Her attention was caught by a black car that pulled up to the restaurant. A couple stepped out, and Summer was dressed in red with immaculate makeup.She had a radiant smile as she linked arms with Eason. They walked into the
"Renna." Lucian tugged at Renna, giving her a pointed look.Renna pouted. "I'm just being honest. There's no way I'd believe she's really with Eas unless...""Unless what?""Unless they kiss right in front of me."Summer's hand trembled slightly around her glass, and she instinctively looked at Eason.Eason sat comfortably with a phone in his hand, but his attention obviously had wandered. With a slight tilt of his head, he had a clear view of Avery.She sat quietly, seemingly isolated despite the lively restaurant around her. Her lonely figure evoked a sense of melancholy.Suddenly, Summer moved to block his view. "Eason..."Her eyes were full of anticipation and a bit of excitement. The idea of kissing Eason was something she never dared to imagine. Despite pretending to be the one who slept with him, Eason had never touched her for the past few days. She was eager to take things further but knew she couldn't rush it and risk raising suspicion. So now, Renna's challenge s
Jessica quickly nudged Eugene, saying, "What nonsense are you talking about?""How is that nonsense? They're both single. And if Mr. Lavigne is attracted to Avery, that would be a stroke of luck for your family."Avery listened quietly, waiting for Eugene to finish before she asked, "Eugene, you didn't bring me here just to talk about this, did you?"Eugene chuckled awkwardly before speaking, "I heard that the Lavigne Corp. is looking for new partners, and it just so happens to align with a new project our company is developing. "Aves, do you think you could help me get an opportunity?"Avery shook her head. "You're giving me too much credit. As I said, I'm just an intern who hasn't even passed the probation period yet. I have no power in the company.""Aves, don't be too quick to refuse. If I can secure this partnership, I'll get a promotion and a substantial bonus," Eugene said, holding Jessica's hand. "Your sister has been with me for so many years, and I haven't been able
"Avery," Eason called her name gently. "Do you need anything?"Avery stood up straight, feeling a bit awkward. "I was looking for Summer…""What do you need from her?" Eason interjected quickly.Lucian raised an eyebrow and gave Eason a knowing look.Avery hesitated, thinking it didn't matter who she borrowed the money from. Finally, she said, "Mr. Lavigne, I… I need to borrow some money.""How much?""200 dollars.""Do you need cash, or should I transfer it to you?" Eason agreed readily without further questions.Avery, feeling embarrassed, mumbled, "Either is fine."Eason took out his phone, and after a few taps, Avery's phone chimed. "Done.""Thank you, Mr. Lavigne.""You're welcome," Eason replied calmly. "If you need more, just ask."Avery remained silent. She didn't know how to respond to that, so she simply thanked him again and went to pay.Eason watched her retreating figure, his eyes deep with thought.Lucian stared at him for a while and then said, "I find this
"Alright then." Summer nodded.The car sped down the road until Lucian and Renna saw Eason and Summer walk into the villa. Lucian turned to Renna, asking, "Do you believe me now?""No way!" Renna said, fuming. "This is definitely their trick! Let's stay here and watch. I'm sure that woman will leave in the middle of the night!""Renna, there are plenty of fish in the sea. You don't have to be fixated on one man only," Lucian groaned. Spending the night in the car sounded like torture.Renna's resolve was firm. "You can go home if you don't want to stay. I'll wait here alone."Lucian had no choice but to stay and wait through the night with her. He couldn't just leave her there alone.…Eason led Summer to a room on the second floor inside the villa. He opened the door and said, "You'll stay here tonight."Summer entered, full of anticipation, but she found the room new and untouched. There were no traces of Eason's presence at all. It was clearly a guest room.Though it was a