Chapter 25

It was Eason's first time joining an employee's farewell party. Avery sat in a corner, eating cake and listening to the conversation that a few women were having at the side.

"I didn't know that Mr. Lavigne thought so highly of Summer. The past few times one of our colleagues left the company, the parties were even more lavish than this one. Mr. Lavigne was always invited, but he turned us down every time. How did Summer manage to get him to come?"

"Exactly, I find it strange too. It's not like Summer was very important in the company either."

"Hey, have you guys noticed? Summer's gaze keeps flitting over to Mr. Lavigne tonight. Somehow, I feel like there's something between them."

"No way. Summer is quite good-looking, but she's pretty ordinary. She and Mr. Lavigne aren't a good match."

"I don't think so either. Mr. Lavigne can have any woman he wants, so why would he fall for Summer?"

"Don't you agree, Avery?"

Avery had been quietly listening to the gossip when she was suddenl