Chapter 21

"Have fun at work, honey. Oh, and your dad told me to remind you of some event a month from now."

My mom's words as I left the house was a gut punch. My dad had given me a one month ultimatum. As much as I tried, I could muster any anger at him for it.

All I could think of was Jesse, and Ashely and her siblings.

Jesse had finally caught a break and Ashley's family depended on him. I couldn't let anything happen to them. I'd been throwing a tantrum about becoming CEO but the contrast really put things in perspective.

I arrived at work and was cheerily greeted by Ashley.

"Hey Remi. How was the rest of your weekend?"

I was too lost in thought. Too distracted.

I managed a half smile as I tried to swipe in. "Yeah, was great."

"Great. In case you are thinking about your offer. I'm not a hundred percent but I want to do it. Don't worry, my siblings won't be coming with me so you don't have to worry about kids messing with your stuff."

"Yeah, yeah. That's great."

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