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Luke, walking back to his office, felt the weight of the unfolding drama pressing upon him. The contract he had with Bella, orchestrating her role as Avery's pretend girlfriend, suddenly seemed precarious. The carefully constructed facade threatened to crumble as Ava, fueled by determination, sought to reveal the truth. Additionally, the hints of Avery's memories returning added another layer of complexity to the situation.Luke, lost in thoughts, was on his way to his office when he came across Henry, who was walking back with coffee in his hands.Luke, with a stern glance, started to walk past Henry, but Henry called out, "Hey Luke, can you wait up for a minute?”"Luke, can we talk? I've noticed some tension between us, and I want to understand if there's an issue."Luke, ever the skeptic, eyed Henry with suspicion. "I just think we need to be careful about who has influence in the company. Some of us are more committed to its success than others."Henry chose his words carefully. "
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Luke, walking back to his office, felt the weight of the unfolding drama pressing upon him. The contract he had with Bella, orchestrating her role as Avery's pretend girlfriend, suddenly seemed precarious. The carefully constructed facade threatened to crumble as Ava, fueled by determination, sought to reveal the truth. Additionally, the hints of Avery's memories returning added another layer of complexity to the situation.Luke, lost in thoughts, was on his way to his office when he came across Henry, who was walking back with coffee in his hands.Luke, with a stern glance, started to walk past Henry, but Henry called out, "Hey Luke, can you wait up for a minute?”"Luke, can we talk? I've noticed some tension between us, and I want to understand if there's an issue."Luke, ever the skeptic, eyed Henry with suspicion. "I just think we need to be careful about who has influence in the company. Some of us are more committed to its success than others."Henry chose his words carefully. "
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Little did she know that the narrative of her day was not only confined to her intentions and plans but was being observed from a distance by unseen figures, men in a black sedan, shadows whose motives remained shrouded.In the midst of hospital corridors and waiting rooms, Bella balanced the daily challenges with a renewed purpose. The news about her father's upcoming surgery hung in the air, a reminder that amid the complexities of life, there were still moments of hope and resilience.Bella walked down the sterile hospital corridor, a mix of anticipation and relief coursing through her veins. The news of her father's upcoming surgery had injected a hopeful note into the rhythm of their days. The prospect of him receiving the care he needed promised a glimmer of reprieve from the constant worry that had gripped her heart.Approaching her father's room, she took a deep breath, mustering a smile that masked the pain etched into her features. As she gently pushed the door open, the qui
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Avery's POV Avery glanced at his watch, realizing he was running late. The meeting had extended longer than expected, and his mind raced through the agenda as he hurriedly wrapped up discussions. He turned to Jess, his secretary, with an apologetic smile, "Jess, I need to rush to the hospital. Please conclude the meeting and email me the summary. Thanks."Without waiting for a response, he swiftly left the meeting room, the door closing behind him with a muted thud. Avery briskly walked to his office, his thoughts consumed by the urgency to reach the hospital. He needed to be there for Bella and her father.In his office, Avery grabbed his bag, containing important documents he planned to review at home. He swiftly pocketed his car keys and left, eager to be by Bella's side. As he exited, he unintentionally bumped into Henry, who was heading home."Sorry, Henry," Avery mumbled in passing, not pausing to acknowledge the greeting or inquire about Henry's day. His mind was singularly fo
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As the mysterious voice on the other end of the line instructed caution, the black sedan carrying the two men who had been tailing Bella turned down a quiet street, away from Lukewarm Hospital. The driver's hands expertly navigated the vehicle, and the streets seemed to swallow them in their departure.They halted at a dimly lit junction, the yellow glow of a flickering streetlight casting eerie shadows across their faces. The first man reached for his phone and dialed a number. The voice on the other end was shrouded in a veil of secrecy, and the conversation unfolded in hushed tones."Boss," the first man began, "we followed her from her home as you instructed. She took a taxi and arrived at Lukewarm Hospital around 1 PM. Avery showed up not long after we left to avoid detection."A pregnant pause lingered in the air before the mysterious voice responded, "Why would Bella be at the hospital, and why would Avery show up? There's something fishy going on, and I need to find out what i
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Bella, conscious of the need to get some rest herself, led Avery towards their waiting car. The night, draped in a blanket of quietude, held a certain serenity as they prepared to part ways for the evening. The hospital, a realm where lives intersected and stories unfolded, stood as a silent observer to the narratives woven within its walls.With a farewell wave, Bella and Avery departed from Lukewarm Hospital, their footsteps echoing in tandem with the heartbeat of shared moments. As they left the hospital's embrace, the black sedan, hidden in plain sight, silently shifted gears, to shadow the threads of fate that continued to intertwine in the tapestry of their lives.Bella's steps were measured, the echoes of the day's emotional rollercoaster subtly reflected in her gait. Avery, by her side, matched her pace, the rhythmic taps of their footsteps creating a quiet symphony against the hospital's ambient sounds.As they approached Avery's car, the sleek lines of the vehicle seemed to
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Amidst the glow of city lights, Bella, spotting the De Cool Mall in the distance, couldn't contain her excitement. She jumped a bit, tugging at Avery's arm, "Avery, stop by the mall. I just remembered I need to stock up on foodstuffs; it's fast depleting, and I want to make something nice for dinner. I'm sure you haven't had time to eat."Avery, touched by her thoughtfulness despite her father's health concerns, smiled warmly. He drove a bit further, turned at the next opportunity, and glided into the vast premises of the De Cool Mall. The building's exterior exuded a grandeur that seemed to match Bella's anticipation.As the car came to a stop, Avery swiftly walked to Bella's side, opening the car door with a gentlemanly gesture. Bella stepped out and gasped at the immense beauty of the mall's entrance. It was a moment she had often imagined but never thought would come so soon, especially not with someone she had initially met as a stranger but now shared a profound connection with.
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In the solitude of the kitchen, Bella continued with her culinary preparations, the rhythmic sounds of chopping and sizzling helping her regain focus. Meanwhile, Avery, in another room, grappled with his own emotions. The inadvertent intimacy had stirred something within him, a connection that went beyond their newfound friendship.Avery questioned himself, contemplating the unspoken complexities of their relationship. Was it merely the close quarters of the kitchen that triggered such reactions, or was there something more profound at play?As the aroma of the cooking ingredients filled the air, Avery re-entered the kitchen, his composed demeanor returning. Bella, glancing up from her culinary canvas, couldn't help but wonder about the brief, unspoken moment that had passed between them. However, with an apron now shielding her clothes, she focused on the task at hand, unaware of the silent currents weaving through their shared evening.Avery, regaining his composure, decided to imme
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“ Oh, welcome Avery" Ava called out, sounding all sweet and cozy.Avery paused to see Ava walk up to him. He hadn't been expecting to see her here and wondered what game they were trying to play right here.“What are you doing here? Who invited you over?" Avery asked sternly as she tried clocking her hands around his.Ava, hurt by these words, stepped back a bit, her face downcast on being rejected even before she could attempt.“ I did," Victoria's voice rang out as she replied.“ I thought it was only going to be a family meeting. Why then allow a stranger to reside in our condo?" Avery asked with a scorn etched on his. He knows well enough that his vicious stepmother will be looking for means to get him to be with Ava again.He ignores her and walks to the empty set aside for him. He sits beside Henry who kept his head down since he walked in. On his right is his father, Richard Tamer, who destroyed the family after he had taken a second wife and tried stealing the company from Ave
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“I am just going to see a friend's Dad since she is out of town. I hope you don't have any urgent work for me right now" Luke asked." No, I am fine. You can go on with what you have to do. Any work I have, can be handled when you are back”.Luke replied okay and left the office. He pondered on what had happened with Avery lately. He had forgotten about Bella and has fully recovered his memory which seems to be a good thing but bad for Bella. Bella is hopeful that the strings of fate will pull them together. He still sees the love vividly displayed in her eyes whenever he goes to visit her.He drove steadily to the hospital with no worries. Mr. Anderson had discovered what had happened and came to realize the pain his daughter was undergoing. At first, he was grieving at the discovery and had withdrawn to himself for days. He finally relieved himself of the pain when Luke took him to see Bella. He knew he had to be strong for his daughter and improved gradually and visited when he was
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" Are you saying that he will have to pay heavily for the termination? Why do you think I would want this?” Cove asked patiently, watching the expression of Henry." You want this as much as I do. I know of your experience with Avery in the past and it wasn't a pleasant one. Avery drowned your business and you tried to work with him but he bluntly rejected you. He mocked you and put you in the position you are in. You had to go underground to get support and investment to start again. I know you want this, so why not work with me and get what you ever desired? “.Cove Brown's eyes were fixed dazedly on Henry. Cove is a tall, refined man. His dark curly hair and thick eyebrows leave ladies drooling. With his broad shoulders, he stood firm and showed a successful gain from weightlifting. One could be said to be Avery's height and with a close look, one can mistake him to be Avery's brother.“ What's your take on this? I know you won't help me if you don't want something in return. I am
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***Avery had fulfilled his company task at hand and was genuinely content as the company was growing in height.“ Avery, I need you to go through the contract Cove Hub sent to us. It is against our terms and they are solely insisting that there would be no adjustments to it,” Luke announced, barging into Avery's office, his expression denoting the matter to be a serious one.Avery goes over the file, his expression changing to that of a stern one, “ What does this mean? Call them up and state clearly to them that if they don't make changes to the contract, we won't work with it. By the way, who arranged this contract with them? I have always known Cove Hub to be mean in their dealings and never wanted to work with them following what happened in the past '' Avery said.Luke paused for a minute, staring at Avery." It was Henry. He met up with him and they worked this out” Luke replied." You mean that Henry was the negotiator of this contract. Who made him the head of the company to
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Avery nodded, not noticing anything amiss.“Can I have the inventory in all departments? Prepare the invoices for the supplies and orders. Set up a board meeting and that will be all for now” Avery said.Luke nodded and stood to go about the order as instructed. He paused as he heard his name and turned to Avery.“ Luke", Avery called out. “ Thank you for everything", his eyes describing the sincerity of his words.Luke smiled and walked out of the office.Avery picked up the telephone and dialed his secretary's number.“ Please inform Henry I need to see him right now if he is in," Avery said, his voice loaded with authority.He scanned the file that he got from the PR department. A knock interrupted his session.“Come in," he said, looking at the figure who entered." Welcome Avery, I didn't know you were back till I got a call from your secretary. Hope the trip was productive. I heard you went on a business trip” Henry sounded cheerful with his fence of facade built high.Avery saw
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Luke hung up. He knew Bella's dad to be a jovial and easygoing person and loved his personality.“ I need to go to bed right now, as I have a working day ahead" he mutters under his breath. He stood up and walked to his room, getting into bed, his heavy eyes shut as he dozed off.***Days passed quickly and Tuesday arrived. Avery highlights from the plane. He looks around and knows he has stepped on the very place where his fate goes and wonders what next will play out. With Bella's discovery, his enemies will decide to use this time to cause damage. He enters the limousine that the airport had arranged to come to pick him up.“Welcome back, Sir" they all chorused at the sight of Avery. Avery with long strides and stoic expression that carries an air of affluence and distinction. His presence derived a collective greeting from his staff as a manner of respect and authority.Avery paused for a moment, looking at them, he nodded at them and walked into the VIP elevator that was used onl
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Mr. Anderson POV“Please, I need to speak to my daughter. can you put a call through to her”l Mr Anderson said to the nurse who had come to give him a daily dose of drugs for the night.“It's late already. We will call her friend tomorrow, so you get to speak to her” the nurse replied.“ No, I want to speak to her. Please, it won't take more than a minute, I just want to hear her voice and know how she's doing. please” With his eyes which seemed to dim at the inability to get his wish fulfilled, Mr Anderson cried out adamantly.The nurse seeing the worried look etched at every corner of his face, couldn't help but get moved.“We can't get hold of your daughter, why don't I check back with her friend, the one who came in last to visit you and reach you out to him, then let you know of what he said” she replied, agreeing to his fatherly concerns.She walked out of the room with her tools in hand. Mr Anderson's eyes seem to glow at the positive response and hope within his heart that he
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Luke picks up the menu looks at it and places orders for himself, Mia, and Loli.“I am sorry,” Mia said.“I want ice cream” lolly water.“You will get ice cream after the meal okay don't worry” Luke replied patting her head.The meal continued in absolute silence whereby conversation was injected lightly to create a friendly ambiance as they ate their food slowly.The main meal was over and dessert was brought in. Luke got a strawberry ice cream with cookies while Mia got a vanillaIce cream and Loli got a cone of ice cream mixed with vanilla and chocolate.After the desert, Luke nodded at the waiters, dropped a tip for them, and went out. He got some dessert for them in case they needed to have any time and also purchased some meals for himself in case he got hungry later.They stepped out and noticed that it had already become dark. Luke noticed it was just past seven and drove them home as he moved steadily on the road. As soon as he went to their front porch, he scooped the littl
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Mia looked speechless not knowing what to make of it. Sat down with tears drawing a straight line on her face. Luke takes a towel and slowly wipes the tears off.“ Please don't cry, Loli might show up and think I beat you and I will be heavily persecuted. Have mercy on this poor man please" Luke jokefully pleaded with his two hands clasped in the air to show the seriousness of his tone.Mia laughed out loudly, cracking up. She couldn't even mutter some words. Recovering herself, she said quietly, playing along “Please lower your hands, Loli might think I am punishing you and will get upset at me. Please”, she requested.They both cracked up, laughing hard, touching their ribs showing off the effect of the laughter.Luke, seeing that he had calmed her down and eased the memories, decided not to approach the topic again for now.“Come on, let's join Loli. I also want to sit on the swing too, I can't remember the last time I had fun. Hurry up” Luke urged her quickly, helping her to her f
