, Vivian's expression turned s

ring at her mother. "What's

ut more effort into attracting his attention. We c

of our place in th

hed. "I'll

ice taking on a more urgent tone. "Try i

th ways to win Liam over. I'll do whatever it takes,

t of pride in her voice. "I know you will, So

d left the room, leaving Sop

,

g out the window as his phone r

interested in answering

attend the art competition with Sophia,

n his voice. "Mother, I don't see the point.

t the business, Liam. You need to take her to

e, mother. I'll attend the art competition with Sophia

derstand, Liam. Just make a good imp

his mother couldn't see hi

A stock loss now could be disastrous for the company. He needed to find

,

Unive

mpetition in between her part-time job and classes. Ava had

ented artist, her passio

rtfolio would be Friday and what it entai

hes into her piece, she felt a

f life. She had to submit her portfolio to the head of her department toda

lio clutched tightly in her hands. She had worked tirelessly

lt a sense of unease. What if her work wasn't

the receptionist. "Hi, I'm here to submit my portfolio for

the portfolio. "Thank you Ruby. We

er since the announcement was made. She ha

art competition and gaining recognition. She knew Ru

ed to Ruby, who had al

ng for the perfect moment to strike, and now that Ru

left, Dani

tionist to switch Ruby's portfolio wi

ith mediocre art pieces, nothin

the name on the portfolio to her own . The receptionist

days, she knew the quality of

She walked out of the office, appearing nonchalant.She k

,

the representative, Mr Johnson. and it just so happens tha

,

he Compe

erative had made a joint post concerning th

g with excitement. Since the post went viral, reporters had been on sta

sage that their biggest sharehold

ther cars arrived. With students speculating about who it was, the first an

t, was opened and none other than Liam

ped out but went unnoticed whi

uit, Sophia ran towards his si

dged Sophia's presence while w

-students, students, faculty members, guardians/

taking photos for two reasons - to capture a glimpse of Liam Grey and also to

Liam's eyes scanned the room, takin

m, but he seemed to be delibera

he camera," one of th

e, while Liam's expre

t your relationship with Miss R

ef, "we're attending th

f frustration. She tried to grab Liam's arm, but

a took their seats, the emcee took the stag

troduced and the co