Chapter 0028

Ava Smith sat elegantly in her office, surrounded by towering bookshelves that seemed to hold the weight of her intellect.

She cradled a delicate tea cup in her hand, her lips tenderly kissing the rim as she gazed at her iPad. The soft glow of the screen illuminated her focused expression.

As the door opened, her male assistant, impeccably dressed, walked down the long room to meet her. He bowed slightly, and Ava's eyes flicked up to him. She dropped her cup, and it clattered softly on the saucer.

"Is everything ready for us to leave?" she asked, her voice crisp and authoritative.

"Yes, ma'am," he replied. "All preparations have been made."

Ava's gaze narrowed. "And the stock price? Any falls?"

The assistant smiled, his eyes gleaming with pride. "Since you took over the company, we've been earning bountifully. The stock is rising, and investors are eager to join us. We've reached a milestone of 1 trillion in earnings so far."

Ava's expression remained calm, but a hint of satisfaction