The next morning, Avery woke up with a start. Her heart was pounding hard in her chest, and she could feel the sweat trickling down her back.
The sun was shining brightly through the window, and it only made her feel more scared. She didn't want today to happen. She didn't want to face the world, knowing that the people who were supposed to love her had betrayed her.Slowly, she got out of bed, her body feeling heavy and exhausted. She went to the bathroom and looked at herself in the mirror.She looked pale and disheveled, her eyes red and puffy from the tears she had cried the night before. She splashed cold water on her face, trying to wake herself up. She didn't want to face the day, but she knew she had to. She had to face the people who had hurt her.She made her way downstairs, trying to prepare herself for the worst.When Avery reached the bottom of the stairs, she was surprised to see the entire family gathered around the dining room table.Her husband, mother-in-law, father-in-law, sister-in-law, and brother-in-law were all there, smiling and chatting with each other."Avery!" her husband said, standing up and walking towards her. "I'm so glad you're here. Come, join us.”Avery felt like she was in a dream. She looked at the family, and felt a mix of emotions: anger, sadness, and confusion. But she forced herself to put on a smile.Avery eat, wondering this was going to be her last meal, as they were all staring at her from time to time. She felt caged.After the meal,As the family finished eating, Susan turned to Avery and asked, "Have you prepared your luggage?"Avery looked at her, confused. "Luggage?" she asked. "What do you mean?""Don't play dumb, dear," the mother-in-law said, her voice cold and unforgiving. "You know exactly what I mean. You're leaving today, remember?"Avery's heart dropped. She had completely taught that they had forgotten about kicking her out of the house today.She had been so focused on the events of last night that she had taught it was all a joke and it was all over."I have nowhere to go," Avery said, turning to her mother-in-law. "I can't just leave like this. Please, give me a chance to stay.""You had your chance, and you blew it," the mother-in-law replied, her eyes cold and unfeeling. "You're no longer welcome here. Go get your things and leave."Avery turned to her husband, her eyes pleading. "Stephen, please," she said, her voice shaking. "I'll do anything. I'll do the dishes, the cleaning, anything you want. Just please don’t send me away.”"My decision is final," Stephen said, his voice firm. "I'm not changing my mind. Why are you still insisting?""Because I love you!" Avery exclaimed, tears streaming down her face. "I know you don't love me, but I can't help how I feel. Please, just give me another chance."Stephen's sister, Jane, let out a snicker. "Aww, isn't that sweet," she said, her voice dripping with sarcasm. "Do you even know what the word 'love' means, Avery?"Avery felt like she had been punched.‘Who the hell put this bitch mouth in our discussion?’ Avery said in her head."You think you love my brother?" Jane continued, her voice full of contempt. "But you're nothing but a gold digger, through and through. You married him for his money, and now you're crying and begging to stay because you know you'll be penniless without him. You're pathetic."Because everyone knew she was from a very poor background and had no mother and father, they had always thought she married Stephen for his money.Well, they found the perfect maid for their hardworking and it was time to send her packing.Avery's face burned with shame and anger. She knew Jane was wrong, but she couldn't find the words to defend herself.How could she explain that she really did love her husband, despite all the hurt and anger she was feeling?Before Avery could respond, Jane continued her tirade. "You know what, Avery?" she said, her eyes gleaming with malice. "I don't think you even deserve to be here, even as a maid. You should be out on the streets, begging for scraps."Avery felt a surge of rage. She had tried to be patient and understanding, but Jane's words had pushed her to the edge. "Shut up!" she yelled, her voice trembling with emotion. "You don't know anything about me or my feelings. You have no right to judge me!"Jane scoffed, but before she could say more, Susan interrupted."So, the sweet and innocent act was all just a lie, huh?" the mother-in-law asked, her voice cold and mocking. "I knew you were no good from the start."Avery felt the tears welling up in her eyes again, but she refused to break down. She was not going to let them see her weak. "Please," she begged, her voice trembling with emotion. "Just give me one more chance. I promise I'll do better. I'll be the best wife and daughter-in-law you could ever ask for."Suddenly, she felt a hand on hers. It was so sudden.Stephen grabbed Avery's arm and pulled her towards the stairs."Enough!" he said, his voice full of anger. "You're not staying another minute in this house. I've had enough of your lies and manipulation."Avery struggled against him, but he was much stronger than her. He dragged her up the stairs and into her room, where he grabbed her bags and flung them onto the floor. "Pack your things and get out!" he said, his face red with rage.Avery fell to her knees, sobbing uncontrollably. She couldn't believe this was happening. Everything was falling apart around.As Avery's sobs grew louder, Stephen's anger seemed to dissipate. He took a deep breath, trying to regain his composure. "Just leave!" he said, his voice firm now. "Stay away from me and my life. I never want to see you again."Avery looked up at him, her eyes puffy and red. "Please don't make me leave," she pleaded. "I love you. I want to make things right between us."Stephen stared at her, his expression unreadable. Finally, he spoke. "I don't know what to believe anymore. What I know is that, we’re done!”Hi, my lovely readers. I hope you’re indeed wanting more? Support me by Spamming your vote and coins on my book for quicker and faster updates. Xoxo Love.
A sleek black sedan pulled up to a gas station on the side of the highway. The car was a top-of-the-line model, with leather seats and a powerful engine. As the car came to a stop, the driver, a tall, dark-haired man, turned to the two passenger and said, "We need to make a stop here, Sir. I need to fill up the tank."The passenger, an adult man and a young woman with auburn hair, sighed and opened the car door. "Okay," she said, "but I won’t be going any further."“Ma’am…” the driver pouted his lips surprised. He could have taken her to her destination, but why stop here?“No need to worry Butler Sam. I can find my way from here.” Avery smiled weak. Stephen who was siting at the other side of the chair didn’t even give her another look. “You can take Stephen to the office, I’ll find my way back home.”Avery stepped down from the car and looked back at Stephen. "I'm sorry for all the trouble I've caused you and your family," she said. "I'll leave now and never bother you again."But i
From behind.The man walked towards the door, and her aunt greeted him warmly. He apologized for showing up unannounced, but her aunt assured him that it was fine. Then, his gaze fell on Avery, and his eyes widened in surprise."You must be Avery," he said, his voice a little shaky. "It's a pleasure to finally meet you."Avery didn't know what to say. She had so many questions, and she didn't know where to start. She just stood there, frozen, staring at the man who was supposed to be her father."Let's go inside and talk," her aunt said, leading the man into the house. Avery was still frozen in place, her thoughts racing. The men outside, dressed in dark suits and sunglasses, stood guard at the door. They looked serious and intimidating, and Avery felt a shiver run down her spine.Slowly, she followed the man and her aunt inside the house. They all sat down in the living room, and the tension in the air was palpable. Her aunt looked nervous, and the man seemed to be struggling to fi
Avery looked at the man, her mind made up. "I'll do it," she said. "I'll sign the contract."A smile spread across the man's face. "Thank you," he said, his eyes shining with gratitude. "This will change your life, I promise you. And it will allow me to rest easy, knowing that my legacy is in good hands."Avery felt a rush of conflicting emotions. On the one hand, she was excited about the opportunities that this deal would bring her. On the other hand, she felt a deep sadness for the man who was offering her so much."I'm so grateful for your decision," the man said. "I have one more request, if you're willing. Would you be available to attend an event for me this evening?"Avery was taken aback. She hadn't expected this, and she wasn't sure what to say. "What kind of event?" she asked."It's a benefit dinner for a charity I support, most of my workers partners and future ones would be present at the event, however I won’t be able to attend." the man said. "I would appreciate it if yo
Just then, Justin and Isabella came back into the room. "It's all taken care of," Justin said, with a reassuring smile. "Are you ready to go?" "Just a moment," Avery said, still feeling a little disoriented. But when she turned around, the man was already walking away, his broad shoulders visible through the doorway. Avery felt a sudden pang of disappointment. She had wanted to say something, to connect with him in some way. But he was gone, and she was left with a feeling of curiosity. "Who was that?" Justin asked, curious. "Just some random guy," Avery said, trying to sound nonchalant. "He seemed interesting, that's all." "Well, we'd better get going," Justin said, looking at his watch. "We need to get to the charity event early to help set up." Avery nodded, forcing herself to focus on the task at hand. She couldn't help but feel a little disappointed that the man had disappeared so quickly. Back at the house, Justin escorted Avery to her room, where she quickly changed into
"I'm fired?" The security man said, his voice rising in panic. "No, you can't fire me! Please, I need this job! I have a family to take care of!"Mrs. Anderson rushed to the scene, her face flushed with concern. "Tamer!" she said. "What's going on here? What's this all about?"Mrs. Anderson was referring to the man that had just appeared in the scene, trying to defend Avery. It turned out that Mrs.Anderson was well aware of who the man was. Still, Tamer didn't answer. He was too busy looking at the security man, rage evident. Meanwhile, Stephen walked over to Tamer and said, "Uncle, what's going on? Why are you doing this?""Why did you decide to send your guest away?" Tamer asked Stephen, his voice rising with anger. "You had no right to do that!"Stephen laughed. "Avery is no guest of mine," he said. "She's a nuisance. She seems to pop up everywhere I go. And now, she's here at my business, causing trouble. What do you want from me, Avery? Money? Is that what it takes to make you
Avery stood to her feet, taking a deep breath and opening her eyes as she ascended the steps to the higher seat. The eyes of the room were upon her, but she remained calm and collected, as if unfazed by the attention. She had been through much worse than this, and she knew how to handle herself with grace and poise.As she reached the top of the steps, she turned to face the crowd, her head held high. She was ready for whatever was to come."Hello everyone," Avery said, her voice clear and confident. "I am Avery Rodrigo, daughter of Richard Rodrigo, and I am here to take over the helm of Star Technologies. I hope we can all work together to take this company to the top."A hush fell over the crowd, as people whispered and exchanged looks. Some were skeptical, while others were intrigued. But all were watching her closely, waiting to see what she would do next.In the back of the room, Stephen was staring at her in a daze. He couldn't believe what he was hearing. His world was spinnin
As the crowd turned to see who had bid such an enormous amount, they saw Avery seated at the front of the room, her card raised high. She wore a sly smile on her lips, as if she knew something no one else did.Tamer shot her a look of disbelief. "What do you need with a musty old ledger?" he asked. "Even if you explained it to me, I wouldn't understand."Avery just shrugged. "That's the point," she said, still smiling. "There are some things you're just not meant to understand."Stephen's face grew red with anger. He couldn't believe that Avery had outbid him for the ledger. He had spent so much time and effort preparing for this auction, and now she had swooped in and taken what he had wanted. His heart pounded in his chest, and he could feel the heat rising in his face. He clenched his fists, trying to control his anger. But it was no use.The auctioneer brought down his gavel with a loud bang. "Sold!" he announced. "One hundred and ten billion to Ms. Avery Rodrigo."There was a mo
As Tamer's lips touched hers, Avery's senses were overwhelmed. His mouth tasted like peppermint, and his breath was warm and close. She felt a wave of panic rise up within her, and she wanted to push him away. But something about the moment held her in place. She was paralyzed, unable to move or speak.Tamer pulled back slightly, and their eyes met. His gaze was intense, and she felt a shiver run down her spine. "Avery," Tamer said, "is this what you want? Why can’t you stay away from me? What do you want from me that you took the ledger back?" His voice was steady, but there was an edge of pleading in his words.Avery's heart was pounding in her chest. She didn't know what to say. She didn't know what she wanted. On the one hand, she hated Tamer for what hes family had done to her.Was he any different?On the other hand, she couldn't deny the chemistry between them. She felt torn in two directions, and she didn't know which way to go.Suddenly, Avery's arm shot up and she slapped T