"Mr Knight, the reporters are flooded outside the hospital." Paul's secretary reported so to Paul. Sitting on the hospital bed Paul put down the tab in his hand and asserted, "Someone must have intentionally released the news, that's why.""Yes, now the investors want to terminate their contracts with us. The product sales rate has been dropping to great lengths. Everyone now thinks that Knight V. L is going bankrupt." "What?" Upon hearing his secretary, Paul broadened his eyes. His mouth went wide open. He was hella shocked, he didn't expect it to be this soon."Sorry, Mr Knight. You were hospitalized so I didn't get to tell you but things are out of our hands now." His secretary added.Paul touched his chest, he had been hospitalized here for over a week now, away from the outer world. He was the only one taking care of the company, so if he was gone there wouldn't be anybody.Taking a deep breath, Paul looked around. He was disenchanted, as he saw none in the room like he expecte
"Ava.""Are you guys going somewhere?" Avery with a bright smile on her face asked so. She was waiting for the car to pick her up.Soha smiled at Emily devilishly and Emily at Megan. They looked like they were planning of doing something. Suddenly they surrounded Avery, holding her arms. They grabbed her purse and phone and dragged her with them when Roy followed them behind."Yeah, we are going out for dinner and you are joining us.""Huh? Wait. Guys..."**Putting one hand in his pocket when the other one was carrying his coat Apollo took a seat opposite where his mother was seated. There was not much time that they had a family dinner like this."How was your day?" Not taking a look at his face, she asked him.He answered, sounding cold as usual. "Good."Since the past few years, they became kinda distant. 'She is the best mom in the world' thought of him had long gone away.It gave him a boring feeling, that family thingy was not here anymore.When they were eating, his mother as
Espresso Es was situated opposite the tall building named Wyatt Corporation. Every time someone entered the cafe, chandeliers were making some clinking sound so did it this time."Welcome to Espresso Es, Miss Knight. Please come this way."Avery was stunned a little as the staff seemed to know her name. She was now more curious... to see who the person was.She followed the staff's footsteps. It was her first time coming here, she did hear all those rumours about this cafe before but being here, she could finally say that those rumours were true.Espresso Es was filled with customers yet it had that coffee vibes and calmness lingering on the wallsSuddenly the staff's footsteps halted and Avery then could see the person's face. The moment she saw Jennifer, her mood changed extravagantly.Her eyes looked all wound up, she was about to have her way out of the cafe but Jennifer's tone sounded more worrisome from her behind."Ava, please stop."Avery exhaled a sigh. She didn't know what h
"Mr Wyatt, John just called me and said, he can't find Miss Knight anywhere. She has gone missing." Apollo's hands on the computer stopped and he glared at Noah who seemed to be panicking and worried. "What?""Yeah, John had been looking for her but he can't find her anywhere. Guess... Miss Knight has run away again to avoid going back with him." Noah added to his line. It has been some days since she had started avoiding John, and she skipped going with him. And the sole reason was Apollo.Apollo clenched his jaw, clear rage visible in those blue eyes of his. He was a patient man but her action could easily force him to do the opposite of his demeanour. "Search the whole city. I want you to find her in an hour." Apollo ordered Noah in an authoritative tone of voice.There, Avery checked her phone again and again. It was past 10 and she was still walking on the roadside. There was no cab available on this roadside and she didn't want to take Apollo's help.Her legs were trembling d
Liam's Birthday PartyAmong all the people present there, Avery and Apollo outshone everyone. Hand in hand walking, they looked so perfect giving the feeling as if they were made for each other. Avery could see the ring on his finger that was gone missing this morning, she guessed he probably wore it for just a show. True to say she didn't have the slightest interest to be here, but she was curious about certain something that got her pulled here.Seeing her family also present, Avery got all wounded up, she decided to ignore them. Her main target was Jennifer who was now dancing with the birthday boy, Avery haven't found out yet what did Apollo do to them. It got her curiosity piqued. She was staring at the couple dancing with sharp eyes when suddenly a familiar face appeared before her eyes."Let's dance." As he extended his hand towards her, she grabbed it. They danced together, standing out as the most envious couple.After they were done with dancing, Apollo had to talk to som
Avery wished to stay at the party as she had something to talk about with Jennifer but Apollo didn't wait for her, so she followed him leaving the thought of talking to Jennifer on another day.The whole way back to the mansion from the party, she didn't utter a single word to him. That was bothering him so much, that he hated it.As she got down the car he quickly held her hand."What were you talking about with him?""Nothing." She answered him calmly.Apollo getting irritated, asked her for the second time. "It can't be nothing, what is it?"This time she halted, she stared at him bitterly. Unlike every time, her eyes looked rather cold and also gloomy. It confused him. Even when they went to the party, she looked all ok, as if the thing from this morning didn't even happen in real."You don't have to know about it." Saying so, she pulled her hand from his grip.As she walked upstairs he followed her. "Avery.""Do not follow me, I have nothing to tell you." She let him know. "Sto
Drying her hair, Avery put her earrings on. She woke up a little late today so she was in a hurry for the office.Walking downstairs she looked around, except for the chef and butler Fain there was nobody present, especially the man she assumed would apologise to her.The sweet aroma of the delicacies made for breakfast hit her nostrils.Avery walking towards the breakfast table saw that table was filled with so many dishes but strangely, instead of having an appetite she felt like vomiting.She quickly ran to the bathroom. Rinsing her mouth with water she stared at the mirror.Avery stared at the small calendar placed on the side table of her bed.'It should have come long ago, why it's not here yet? Is something wrong with me?'* *"Ava, are you ok? You seem a little tired." Emily took the trays from her hand and placed them on the countertop. Touching her forehead Emily gazed at her all concerned, "You don't have a fever, why do you look so tired then?""I am ok," Avery said with a
Apollo already made a quick call to her, but she didn't pick it up. "Mr Wyatt, I can't find her whereabouts either. Maybe Miss Knight already went back home." Noah commented, checking his phone again.Apollo stared at his wristwatch, it was already past 10. He wished the night to spend perfectly with his wife, who knew it would be ruined by his mother. He took a deep breath and remaining silent while playing with his phone.'I know her, she wouldn't just miss my call for no reason. Is she ok? Where is she now?'"Let's go back." As he casually stepped in the car, suddenly he cried out, "Avery?" "Miss Knight. Where is she..."Noah saw Apollo cross the road by running and then he saw Avery walking on the opposite side. He finally could take a breath. Since Apollo couldn't find her, Noah had to work on finding her and it got him worried as well.Running to her, Apollo grabbed her hand from behind and called out, "Avery."Avery turned around and saw him. His eyes staring at her worriedly