A sleek black sedan pulled up to a gas station on the side of the highway. The car was a top-of-the-line model, with leather seats and a powerful engine.
As the car came to a stop, the driver, a tall, dark-haired man, turned to the two passenger and said, "We need to make a stop here, Sir. I need to fill up the tank."The passenger, an adult man and a young woman with auburn hair, sighed and opened the car door. "Okay," she said, "but I won’t be going any further."“Ma’am…” the driver pouted his lips surprised. He could have taken her to her destination, but why stop here?“No need to worry Butler Sam. I can find my way from here.” Avery smiled weak. Stephen who was siting at the other side of the chair didn’t even give her another look. “You can take Stephen to the office, I’ll find my way back home.”Avery stepped down from the car and looked back at Stephen. "I'm sorry for all the trouble I've caused you and your family," she said. "I'll leave now and never bother you again."But instead of a reply, Stephen turned to his butler and said, "Sam, be quick. Let's leave."Avery felt a stab of pain in her heart. She had tried her best to make things right, but it seemed like nothing could fix the damage she had done. She turned away from the car and began to walk down the road, not knowing where she would go next.As soon as the car was filled with gas, the butler got back in and closed the door. The car zoomed off, leaving Avery alone on the side of the road.Avery pulled out her phone and called the only person she could think of. As the phone rang, she felt the tears welling up in her eyes. She couldn't hold them back any longer, and they started to fall down her cheeks.After a few moments, the person on the other end of the line answered."Hello?" a familiar voice said.^^^^^^^^^^^^Avery stepped out of the cab, her luggage at her side. She looked up at the small mansion in front of her, its stone facade and tall windows bringing back memories of her childhood.This was the place where she had been brought up by her late mother, who had passed away when she was only a child.As she stood there, a rush of emotions washed over her. She felt a mixture of sadness, nostalgia, This place had traumatized her a lot and she had nowhere to return to but here. She took a deep breath and walked up to the front door, preparing herself for what was to come.Before Avery could even lift her hand to knock, the door swung open and a familiar figure appeared in the doorway.it was her Aunt Helen, who had taken care of her after her mother's death. She was now an elderly woman, using a walking stick to help her stand upright."Avery?" she said, her voice full of surprise and joy. "Is that really you?"Avery nodded, a smile spreading across her face. "Hi, Aunt Helen," she said, her voice trembling slightly. "It's so good to see you again.""Where's Stephen?" her aunt asked, glancing around. "Is he not with you?"Avery hesitated, then shook her head. "He couldn't come," she said, her voice a little shaky."Oh dear," her aunt said, concern evident in her tone. "Is everything alright?"Avery ignored the question, and asked instead, "Can I come in, please?"Aunt Helen's expression softened, and she nodded."Of course, dear," she said, moving aside to let her in. "Come in and get warm. You must be cold."The inside of the mansion was just as Avery remembered it - old-fashioned and a little bit musty.The furniture was covered in dust, and the walls were covered in cobwebs. It was like a time capsule, frozen in the past.Aunt Helen took a deep breath, as if she could sense the sadness and tension in the air. "I'll get you some water," she said, heading towards the kitchen."I'll get it myself," Avery said, following her. "I don't want to trouble you."In the kitchen, as Avery sipped the water, she looked around the kitchen, her thoughts racing. Could she stay here with her aunt?She wasn't sure how long she would be able to stay, or where she would go after that. But she couldn't let her aunt know about the divorce. It would only worry her.She decided to keep quiet about the whole thing, at least for now. Maybe if she stayed here long enough, she would figure out her next move.The next morning, the sunlight streaming through the windows woke Avery up. As she opened her eyes, she saw her reflection in the mirror, and was surprised to find herself looking better than she had in a long time.Her skin was clear and radiant, and her eyes were bright. She looked almost like a different person.She couldn't understand why anyone would want to divorce her. She had always thought she was a good wife, and that she had made a good home for her husband. She just couldn't understand what had gone wrong.As Avery stood there, wondering what was happening, she heard a blaring horn outside. She went to the window in a rush and saw a whole fleet of fancy cars parked outside. She couldn't believe her eyes."Aunt Helen," she called out, "what's going on?"Her aunt came to the door, a look of concern on her face."I'm sorry, dear," she said. "Im getting very old now. I forgot to tell you, but your father is back in the city and he’s here to claim you as his daughter.”Avery was shocked. Her father had never been very involved in her life,"But why have I never heard of him before?" Avery asked, her voice full of confusion and hurt. "If he's my father, why did he never reach out to me?""It's a long story, and I'm not sure I can explain it all now," her aunt said, her voice gentle and sympathetic. "But he wants to make up for lost time. I think you should hear him out."As Avery watched from the window, she saw one of the car doors open and a tall, elderly man stepped out.He was wearing a smart suit, and several bodyguards followed him,Hi, my lovely readers. I hope you’re indeed wanting more? Support me by Spamming your vote and coins on my book for quicker and faster updates. Xoxo Love.
From behind.The man walked towards the door, and her aunt greeted him warmly. He apologized for showing up unannounced, but her aunt assured him that it was fine. Then, his gaze fell on Avery, and his eyes widened in surprise."You must be Avery," he said, his voice a little shaky. "It's a pleasure to finally meet you."Avery didn't know what to say. She had so many questions, and she didn't know where to start. She just stood there, frozen, staring at the man who was supposed to be her father."Let's go inside and talk," her aunt said, leading the man into the house. Avery was still frozen in place, her thoughts racing. The men outside, dressed in dark suits and sunglasses, stood guard at the door. They looked serious and intimidating, and Avery felt a shiver run down her spine.Slowly, she followed the man and her aunt inside the house. They all sat down in the living room, and the tension in the air was palpable. Her aunt looked nervous, and the man seemed to be struggling to fi
Avery looked at the man, her mind made up. "I'll do it," she said. "I'll sign the contract."A smile spread across the man's face. "Thank you," he said, his eyes shining with gratitude. "This will change your life, I promise you. And it will allow me to rest easy, knowing that my legacy is in good hands."Avery felt a rush of conflicting emotions. On the one hand, she was excited about the opportunities that this deal would bring her. On the other hand, she felt a deep sadness for the man who was offering her so much."I'm so grateful for your decision," the man said. "I have one more request, if you're willing. Would you be available to attend an event for me this evening?"Avery was taken aback. She hadn't expected this, and she wasn't sure what to say. "What kind of event?" she asked."It's a benefit dinner for a charity I support, most of my workers partners and future ones would be present at the event, however I won’t be able to attend." the man said. "I would appreciate it if yo
Just then, Justin and Isabella came back into the room. "It's all taken care of," Justin said, with a reassuring smile. "Are you ready to go?" "Just a moment," Avery said, still feeling a little disoriented. But when she turned around, the man was already walking away, his broad shoulders visible through the doorway. Avery felt a sudden pang of disappointment. She had wanted to say something, to connect with him in some way. But he was gone, and she was left with a feeling of curiosity. "Who was that?" Justin asked, curious. "Just some random guy," Avery said, trying to sound nonchalant. "He seemed interesting, that's all." "Well, we'd better get going," Justin said, looking at his watch. "We need to get to the charity event early to help set up." Avery nodded, forcing herself to focus on the task at hand. She couldn't help but feel a little disappointed that the man had disappeared so quickly. Back at the house, Justin escorted Avery to her room, where she quickly changed into
"I'm fired?" The security man said, his voice rising in panic. "No, you can't fire me! Please, I need this job! I have a family to take care of!"Mrs. Anderson rushed to the scene, her face flushed with concern. "Tamer!" she said. "What's going on here? What's this all about?"Mrs. Anderson was referring to the man that had just appeared in the scene, trying to defend Avery. It turned out that Mrs.Anderson was well aware of who the man was. Still, Tamer didn't answer. He was too busy looking at the security man, rage evident. Meanwhile, Stephen walked over to Tamer and said, "Uncle, what's going on? Why are you doing this?""Why did you decide to send your guest away?" Tamer asked Stephen, his voice rising with anger. "You had no right to do that!"Stephen laughed. "Avery is no guest of mine," he said. "She's a nuisance. She seems to pop up everywhere I go. And now, she's here at my business, causing trouble. What do you want from me, Avery? Money? Is that what it takes to make you
Avery stood to her feet, taking a deep breath and opening her eyes as she ascended the steps to the higher seat. The eyes of the room were upon her, but she remained calm and collected, as if unfazed by the attention. She had been through much worse than this, and she knew how to handle herself with grace and poise.As she reached the top of the steps, she turned to face the crowd, her head held high. She was ready for whatever was to come."Hello everyone," Avery said, her voice clear and confident. "I am Avery Rodrigo, daughter of Richard Rodrigo, and I am here to take over the helm of Star Technologies. I hope we can all work together to take this company to the top."A hush fell over the crowd, as people whispered and exchanged looks. Some were skeptical, while others were intrigued. But all were watching her closely, waiting to see what she would do next.In the back of the room, Stephen was staring at her in a daze. He couldn't believe what he was hearing. His world was spinnin
As the crowd turned to see who had bid such an enormous amount, they saw Avery seated at the front of the room, her card raised high. She wore a sly smile on her lips, as if she knew something no one else did.Tamer shot her a look of disbelief. "What do you need with a musty old ledger?" he asked. "Even if you explained it to me, I wouldn't understand."Avery just shrugged. "That's the point," she said, still smiling. "There are some things you're just not meant to understand."Stephen's face grew red with anger. He couldn't believe that Avery had outbid him for the ledger. He had spent so much time and effort preparing for this auction, and now she had swooped in and taken what he had wanted. His heart pounded in his chest, and he could feel the heat rising in his face. He clenched his fists, trying to control his anger. But it was no use.The auctioneer brought down his gavel with a loud bang. "Sold!" he announced. "One hundred and ten billion to Ms. Avery Rodrigo."There was a mo
As Tamer's lips touched hers, Avery's senses were overwhelmed. His mouth tasted like peppermint, and his breath was warm and close. She felt a wave of panic rise up within her, and she wanted to push him away. But something about the moment held her in place. She was paralyzed, unable to move or speak.Tamer pulled back slightly, and their eyes met. His gaze was intense, and she felt a shiver run down her spine. "Avery," Tamer said, "is this what you want? Why can’t you stay away from me? What do you want from me that you took the ledger back?" His voice was steady, but there was an edge of pleading in his words.Avery's heart was pounding in her chest. She didn't know what to say. She didn't know what she wanted. On the one hand, she hated Tamer for what hes family had done to her.Was he any different?On the other hand, she couldn't deny the chemistry between them. She felt torn in two directions, and she didn't know which way to go.Suddenly, Avery's arm shot up and she slapped T
It was a warm Saturday afternoon, and the sun was shining brightly in the sky. Avery sat on the balcony of her new house, a gift from her father, and the wind blew her hair gently in the breeze. She closed her eyes and savored the feeling of the sun on her face. For a moment, she could almost forget about everything that was happening in her life.But the peace was fleeting. As soon as she opened her eyes, she was confronted with the reality of her situation. She was trapped in a world of politics and power, and she was not sure she could get out.Avery's hand went to her lips, her fingertips brushing over them lightly. She could still feel the sensation of Tamer's kiss from the night before. His lips biting against hers…It had been passionate, intense, and confusing. She was still not sure how she felt about him, or about the offer he had made her. She knew she had to make a decision soon, but she was not sure what the right choice was.As she sat there, lost in her thoughts, the