39. The Trio

EARLIER

Riccardo was just looking up at her with a smile on his face and pride in his eyes... He is proud of me... She bowed to the crowd as everyone clapped for her and returned to her booth keeping a hand on her wildly beating heart.

I DID IT!! Avery screamed in her heart. 

Avery took the wine glass from the bar and turned around towards the party. Her eyes were searching for just one person who she didn't see after the event. 

"Yo! Ave!" Rina came and hugged Avery. "I'm sorry I didn't get a chance to meet you after your presentation, I had to stay with mom but bro! You killed it! When you were up at the stage you stole the show! I was soooo damn proud of you! All businessmen would be lining up to invest in your business lady!"She said and Avery smiled.

"Well I don't know about all of them lining up

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