"Mike, Layla, and Robert are still living with him, so I would very much like to avoid conflict with him," said Avery, expressing her concern. "I am willing to accept the fact he wants to destroy my company. You don't have to tell him off because of that.""You are being a coward!" Mike complained. "Don't underestimate Layla! If Elliot corners her, Layla is going to fight back. He won't mistreat the kids. They are his kids, too." Avery sobered at Mike's words. She had always known it, but she simply could not bring herself to take the gamble. She had never imagined Elliot to be so ruthless so as to actually try and destroy her company, and she was concerned that he might lose all senses if he was provoked."Just rest! Don't overthink this. If he mistreats Layla and Robert, I will find a way to take them away. I'm always around, so just relax," Mike consoled her after seeing the hesitation on her face."Mike, thank you for everything you've done so far," Avery said. "It's been quit

"Mr. Foster, you are finally awake! I will go get the doctor." Natalie had stayed awake the whole night watching over Elliot.The doctor had told her that Elliot had lost consciousness because of his stomach condition. Though it was not critical, he was to pay closer attention to certain details in everyday life."Why are you here?" Elliot asked in a hoarse voice as he looked around the room, taking note that he was in a hospital."Mr. Foster, your stomach acted up, and you passed out in your hotel room," Natalie explained.The memories slowly came back to him. He had drunk half a bottle of ice water, which agitated his stomach. He had thought that the pain would pass in time, but he had passed out in the end."Who called you?" Elliot asked warily."Chad called you and you didn't pick up, so he called me instead and asked me to look for you," said Natalie, continuing her explanation. "He told me where you stay. The hotel manager didn't want to open the door to your room without y

Avery did not argue. There was no point in arguing about this, after all.At five in the evening, Mike called Eric and told him to take Avery to the restaurant that he had booked.After the call, Eric extended his arm to Avery and headed outside with her."Where is the nurse?" he asked. "Are you really okay without the nurse?""She has some family business to handle. Besides, my eyes will only get better from now on, so I paid her a sum of money and told her to go home.""You should be fine if you stay home. Don't go outside on your own, though.""Yeah."The two arrived at the luxurious restaurant Mike had reserved.There were not many guests at the time, and Mike had booked a table by the window.He had wanted to reserve a private room, but they were fully booked for the night."I used to come here with Mike all the time because they cook authentic Aryadelle cuisine here," Avery explained."I heard about this place before, but I've never been here. I don't really like dinin

In the photo, Eric was sitting extremely close to Avery and was spoon-feeding her."Ha! I finally get what she insists on getting a divorce and has been so heartless towards me and the kids," Elliot thought, "So it's because she's dating Eric!""Mr. Foster, don't block Avery now!" Chad had thought that Elliot was blocking Avery's contact by his expression and said, "No matter what, she is still the mother of your children. You will still need to contact one another over matters concerning the kids."The veins on Elliot's forehead popped in rage as he gritted out, "Thank you for reminding me."Chad stared at him in shock. "Since we are divorced, I have no right to interfere with her life any longer. She is free to be with anyone she wants! I don't care! A woman who would fall out of love so easily is not worthy of my love!" Elliot barked as he moved his trembling finger toward the contact list on his phone and blacklisted Avery's number.Chad gaped at Elliot's reaction. He had co

Instantly, silence fell over the table."Lilith, we are here today to celebrate you. We don't need to talk about anything else," Avery said calmly. Elliot had mentioned that he would destroy Alpha Technologies before and giving money to Natalie was only the beginning of his plan.Mike, too, remained composed as he had already ripped into Elliot over this. He no longer wanted to waste any more time on Elliot."Don't look so grim, y'all, it's not like the world is ending! Do you have so little trust in me and Avery?" Mike raised his glass. "C'mon. Let's cheer and wish Lilith success in becoming a supermodel soon! Buy us dinner at a more expensive place next time!"Lilith flushed. "Even if I become a supermodel, I wouldn't know where to take you. I don't know any place that's more luxurious than this restaurant.""It's fine, I will book the place. You just worry about the bill," Mike teased and urged the others to drink.The mood instantly lightened up."Avery, don't take this the