"Why did you say that to them?" Mike was not too pleased. "You make it sound like you're leaving us. Are you planning something?"
"No. I just feel like you deserve the credit," she explained. "You never really liked working hard, but I dragged you along and turned you into a great businessman."
"From what you say, I should be the one who's thanking you. Don't feel too sentimental, okay? If the company does end up getting sold, we'll still be able to start from scratch! Let's stay positive and pray that Shea will be able to live!"
"Did you tell Chad about this?" She sat down in her office chair.
"No." Mike then continued, "What's there for me to say? If Shea's operation is successful, we'll just bring her back and stun them."
"What do you want for lunch? It's on me."
"You're already thinking about lunch even though you've just gotten breakfast? Guess I'll take you up on your generosity and give lunch some proper thought! I'll tell you once I have something in mind," Mike said before walking out.
About an hour later, Mike sent her a list of food.
Avery read through the list and looked up the phone number of a high-end restaurant near the company. She gave the restaurant a call and reserved a table for them.
After making the reservation, Avery sent the restaurant's name to Mike.
When lunch break was upon them, Mike called and said, "Why don't you head on there first? There's still a couple of things I need to handle."
"Okay, I'll wait for you at the restaurant. Come over when you’re done."
"I will. You don't need to wait on me If you’re hungry."
"I'm not. You should hurry up and finish your work!" Avery hung up. Just as she was about to leave the office, she saw a new message from Cole.
Avery had a bad feeling.
"Why are you bringing his name up?" "Haha, okay, I won't mention him anymore. It's not like I'll ever need to be afraid of him again." Cole could not help laughing when he said that. "When are you coming to pick Adrian up? I'm bringing him to lunch right now."
Avery was confounded.
Her mind was filled with nothing but doubt!
Why would Cole ask her to pick Adrian up, and why would he hand Adrian over all of a sudden? Could it be...that Cole already got what he wanted?!
Avery's face was ashen and her entire face was trembling. She wanted to say something, but alas, she was unable to utter a single word.
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