t adm

from an impending danger," Joanna appreci

nor Clarke. CEO of the Matty Cash empire, a multi-billion dollar company, and one o

imself and offe

oebe paused, seeing Avery and Harold stro

e it on liquor. We just celebrated their 4th relationship anniversary. But trus

rouble," Connor smiled got back

day!" Phoebe sighed, tossing herself on

a spotted someone who

n shock after seeing Avery's Fa

ur big Uncle? Come on, don't be late," Charli

mbraced with

ot you had your spare key. But you should

t see me. They just walked past me as though the

Don't worry about them. I'm sure they'll recognize you by tomorro

*******

awned cris

rubbed her bleary eyes and touched the other side of

e could confirm it was already past 9 am. She rushed in for a quick bath and shuffled to the living room all dressed in her leggings and braless t-shirt, dis

ou never told us you'd be com

ore coming. I just had. My presence

make it to the office this morning. Besides, your father showed up late last night. I wasn't surprised

expectin

face Avery,

n her presence was a strange man, dressed in a blue uniform and wearing a face cap. On his right b

very asked after gazing arou

this box to you by Mr. Connor Clarke. Can you please sign here?"

ce. Going back inside the living room, she muttered to herself, "

you so long to show up?" Ph

Connor Clarke. I don't even know him," handi

o figure out his Identity. The name rings a bell in her head. After a profound thought, she recalled and exclaim

t night. I don't know him. And Why is he send

ember anything." Joanna said, opening the box. Flickeri

im a fortune." Joanna was amused. It's the most

hands to receive the Golden necklace. In a blink of an

how much it cost him? The best you could have done

re. The package is still in the trash can. You

t for you, not me,"

damn about his wealth.

xplain to him that the same man who gave us a ride bought me the necklace?" She silenced Phoebe.

ly went out of line," Phoebe apologized for almost misleading Avery. All a

want Harold to find out about this, okay?" Avery ur

d?" Avery looked in her father's direction and d

u there?" She w

saying?" He repli

h your mind? You haven't told us why you decided t

story." Charl

time. Can you please tell

to jail pretty s

nd Joanna excla

Charlie affir

cash worth $1 million were missing from his Boss's offi

lie to jail if he doesn't provide th

id you let this ha

What secret are you talking about? I heard you talk about so

you arrive?" Harold greeted Charl

o early, Avery stuttered. "You...are

Are you cheating on me?" Harold roared with a

ld narrowed his gaze at Joanna. "Don't lie

trust her? Besides, why are you home so early? That

night? The same guy, who drove us home when we got str

ame. And how does that answer my question? Oh, I get it. You fuck wi

ped by a couple of minutes ago with a Golden necklace. Connor Clarke bought it fo

this damn Go

e it belongs. I don't

ns. He wasn't surprised she rejected the jewelry. He knew Avery could not be deceived by mere luxury. Even when his father was a

im talk about someone going to jai

anyway. She couldn't hide it from Harold. They

a very delicate case," Harold demonstr

ocus on you now. You haven't answered your question. Why

Harold revealed, faci

ing news, Avery sighed. Too many unfort