CHAPTER 16

The text message read, as follows: "Flora, I just had a conversation with Ms. Thompson. She was in my office, going over the details of some deal she made with you about my job. She said my job will be at stake if you don’t meet your end of the bargain. I don't know what she asked of you, but please, Flora, this job means everything to me. Do whatever she wants."

Flora's mind raced, she knew what Ms. Thompson was capable of doing. In a short period of knowing her, despite being kind at the first instance, her true reputation for being tough and unyielding had been revealed. But this level of manipulation was the least expected of her character.

The thought of her brother’s job being at stake because of her made her feel an intense mixture of guilt and anger. She loved Tony dearly, and his job was crucial for his future and their family's stability.

Tony had always been there for her, supporting her through thick and thin. Now, it was her turn to be there for him. Flora knew she had to