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Laughter ensued as she ran upstairs, and Avery playfully followed, declaring, "You can't run away from me."As Avery reached the master room,he saw the subtle flicker of concern lingered in Bella's eyes. The surgery her father underwent earlier weighed on her mind, casting a shadow over the otherwise peaceful atmosphere. She couldn't shake the worry that tugged at her heartstrings, an instinctive concern for her father's well-being.Avery, attuned to Bella's emotions, decided to address the unspoken thoughts lingering in the room. "Bella, is everything okay?" he inquired gently, his eyes reflecting genuine concern.She sighed, the weight of the day's events evident on her delicate features. "It's just... my dad. I can't help but worry about him," she confessed, her gaze momentarily drifting into the distance.Avery reached out, his touch a comforting reassurance. "He had a successful surgery, and the hospital assured us he's resting. You've been through a lot today; it's okay to feel
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The man drove through the city, his thoughts veiled in a cloak of mystery, entwined with the enigmatic plot unraveling in the background.The car's tires whispered against the asphalt as it weaved through the urban landscape. The man's mind raced with thoughts of the intricate web of connections and secrets that defined his clandestine world. The information he had gathered was a piece of a puzzle, and each revelation brought him closer to unraveling the cryptic plans set in motion by forces beyond the surface.The sedan moved like a phantom through the city, the buildings towering like silent sentinels bearing witness to the unfolding drama. The man's thoughts swirled in a vortex of strategy and anticipation, contemplating the next moves on this covert chessboard where every piece carried its own hidden agenda.As he drove, memories resurfaced – memories of a time when the voice on the other end of the line wasn't shrouded in mystery but was once a part of a more transparent existenc
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Henry's suspicion grew as he absorbed his mother's words. The revelation that Ava had been snooping around looking for information added a phase of difficulty to the unfolding story. Victoria, with her years of manipulation web, full of influence and power, acknowledged that there might be more to Bella's story than met the eye.Henry is left puzzled as he knows how attached Avery is to Bella now and knows this game of theirs will prove difficult to apprehend. The Tamer mansion ambiance carries a different aura, one filled with hidden motives, whispered conversations, and the perpetual web of secrets fueled by sister desire. Henry is now confronted with the pressing issue at hand and decides to leave Bella's matters to his mom, who is desperate to eradicate her solely and he is left to contemplate the next move in the strategic plan that unfolded within the shadows of the Tamer family ambitions.As the conversation ended, Henry left the room, his thoughts clouded in a shell of ambigui
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“You wish, and I wasn't thinking about anything, so don't delude yourself because nothing is happening now or later ” she replied fiercely but her blushed cheek couldn't hide the thoughts that were on her mind.“Says someone who screamed, I am not ready to do it. And I am sure the neighbors are up with that scream of yours and would be prying into our windows by now and wondering what you aren't ready to do. The big advantage here is that it's a private villa and it's just me and you in here” he laughed seeing the shocked expression on Bella who seemed to believe his words.“Get out of my way, the first thing you do this morning is to tease a poor happy soul. She smiled at his actions.“Yes beautiful one, but before anything else, come here” he held her hands and took her to a cushion stool placed in front of a dressing mirror which excluded luxury settings in one's home, and made her sit on it.Avery took the towel from her hands and gently draped it around her head while giving her
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BELLAI felt a small peck on my cheek and turned to see Avery smiling at me. He had a bouquet in his hands and my mouth opened wide in agape at his sweet gesture. I would have never imagined getting something so sweet from anyone.“Beautiful flowers for a beautiful one like you,” he formed a cheesy quote but my cheeks became red in an instant as I sniffed the flowers over and over.“Do you like it?” He asked and I immediately nodded in response, sniffing the flowers over again and inhaling the good scent.“I think this would be my favorite from now on,” I commented and he let out a hearty laugh placing another kiss on my cheeks.My heart started pounding hard in my chest and it took a while to stop it, getting a grip of myself and I just smiled at him acting like it didn't affect me one bit.“Why are you so flushed?” He asked and I immediately used my hands to cover my cheeks. I became red and just wanted the ground to swallow me out of embarrassment. Did he have to notice me blushin
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HENRY “So do you think that she's just some gold digger who's after his money?” Mom asked and even I was starting to think that it wasn't a bad conclusion.We all knew that he and Ava had something going on until his accident and then Bella came into the picture. We aren't sure if she's just some imposter especially since he identifies her as his girlfriend.“I feel like that girl is up to something. There's no way she'd just come into his life and I know for sure that she's a filthy gold digger,” she commented.My mind wasn't even on that as the only thing that bothered me was how to get past all that was going on in the office. I knew I had Avery by my side and the support of others but Luke was still a problem.“I'm fucked up right now because I feel like Luke isn't going to give up and he's going to continue to pose a threat to me,” I complained to her.She patted me on the back gently. “Then how about we just end his life once and hit all, we don't want anyone to obstruct your
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BELLAI regretted the fact that I asked Avery to invite them because not only did they make it awkward but also added lots of tension to it. Ava wouldn't stop giving me dead glares and Luke and Henry looked like they'd kill each other the best second.The maid started clearing up the table and I stood up to help them using it as an excuse to get out of that environment before they all drove me crazy. I decided to stay in the kitchen till I could catch my breath at least.I sent the maids out and proceeded to do the work myself as an excuse to buy more time and maybe they'd leave before I came out.“There you are,” Luke's voice startled me, almost making me drop a plate but he was quick to help me catch it and I playfully hit his arm.“Ouch,” he winced in pain, acting like it did hurt. When he saw that I wasn't going to care, he raised his hand in surrender.He stayed quiet for a bit just watching me go around the kitchen. “Why don't you tell the maids to do it rather than you? You sho
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AVERYAva's words shook me but I didn't want Bella to get publicly humiliated so I just asked her to leave instead. She spared me one last glance, angrily grabbed her bag, and walked out to leave.Luke and Bella came running to me but I just shunned them especially since I needed some time alone. I needed some time to myself and to think things straight.“I can explain, she's just lying to you,” Bella tried explaining but I wasn't in the mood to listen to what she had to say.“I need some time alone to myself,” I told her. She was about to say something but Luke was quick to stop her, grabbing her by the shoulders.I felt a pinch of jealousy but immediately shrugged it off as nothing. “We should let him think, he'd come back around later on," he told her.She felt hesitant at first but slowly nodded in response and made way for me to leave. I turned away from them and immediately made my way to the poolside. It was the best place for me to think after all.Everything Ava and Luke said
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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
