Chapter 39: A request

Avery however was with Chris in a popular bar in the city. She doesn't like Chris but had to go out on a date with him because of her mother. She lied to Grey because she was angry at him.

Grey was not the kind of man she wanted and she wasn't even ready to get married but Grey forced her to. She had thought he was doing great at least until she heard that Alfred had fired him. And that got her so angry at him.

She was his? They might be married but Avery would never be his wife. She was looking for the right opportunity to get her grandfather to approve the divorce.

Avery sipped the drink slowly and suddenly felt like going back to the comfort of her home. She felt tired and Chris's words were boring her already.

"I spoke with your mother, Avery and she would like us to date," he announced and looked up at her.

Avery regarded him for a moment. " I'm married, remember," she stressed.

Chris chuckled, "I'm aware, alright and your mother is as well but we all know who Grey is. He's