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PROMISES ARE VALUABLE
The elevator doors closed behind Jake and his footsteps gradually faded until silence settled across the executive floor once again.Victoria's secretary remained standing beside the conference room window, watching his car disappear through the front gates of the Ashford Group headquarters.Only after he had driven away did she turn around.She walked into Victoria's office carrying the leather folder in one hand."He has left, Madam."Victoria didn't respond immediately. She finished signing the last page of a contract before placing her pen neatly on the desk."The papers."Without another word, the secretary placed the folder before her.Victoria opened it and calmly reviewed every page. Her attention lingered only long enough to confirm Lyra's signature before she closed the file again."So..." the secretary began carefully, "everything went according to plan.""It did.” Her secretary hesitated for a brief moment. “Just as you said, I've already informed the finance department to
ALREADY APPROVED?
"Of course," Jake replied confidently. "I'd be happy to."The receptionist gestured toward the executive elevators with a courteous smile."Our executive office is on the top floor, sir. Miss Ashford's secretary will receive the documents there."Jake gave a polite nod before making his way across the spacious lobby.Every polished surface reflected the prestige of the Ashford Group. Employees walked with purpose, conversations remained professional, and even the atmosphere carried an unmistakable sense of discipline.His grip around the envelope tightened.Just a little longer.By the time he walked out of this building, his life would be completely different.The elevator doors slid open with a soft chime.Jake stepped inside alone and pressed the button for the top floor, as the numbers climbed one after another, he caught his own reflection in the mirrored wall.A satisfied smile slowly appeared.‘Victoria Ashford… You really know how to recognize capable people.’The elevator fin
SHE ANTICIPATED IT?
"Dad, did something really good happen today?"Leo's curious voice lingered in Jake's mind even after the call had ended.A satisfied laugh escaped his lips as he slipped his phone back into his pocket."You'll find out soon enough, champ," he murmured to himself. "When all of this is over, you'll finally understand why today changes everything."His car rolled smoothly through the city before slowing in front of a huge glass building that dominated the business district.The massive silver letters mounted above the entrance reflected beneath the afternoon sun.ASHFORD GROUP.Jake tilted his head back, taking in the sight of the seventy-story headquarters.Even after working alongside Lyra for years, he had only entered this building a handful of times during public conferences, but today it felt different.Today, he wasn't arriving as Lyra's insignificant assistant, hoping for an opportunity.He was arriving as the man who had completed a task entrusted to him by Victoria Ashford her
I ALWAYS WIN
"Dad! Where are you? You promised we'd go to the mall today!"Jake had barely stepped out of Lyra's house when his phone began vibrating inside his pocket. The irritation in his son's voice made him smile instead of frown.He adjusted the large envelope tucked securely beneath his arm before answering the call."I remember Leo. I just had something important to finish.""You always say that." Leo huffed loudly. "I've been waiting forever. I told my friends I wasn't going anywhere because you promised."Jake chuckled as he walked toward his sedan parked along the curb. "I'm so sorry my dear, I'll make it up to you.""You said that last week too."The childish complaint didn't annoy him in the slightest. If anything, it amused him. Soon enough, he wouldn't have to break promises anymore.He unlocked the driver's door, slid into the seat, and carefully placed the envelope beside him before starting the engine."So," he began casually, "what do you want this time?"Leo didn't even hesitat
YOU TOLD HER THAT?
"It is connected," Jake stated calmly, making himself sound genuine and serious. "Miss Victoria made one thing very clear. She doesn't want anything connected to Brandon interfering with her business."Lyra frowned, unable to understand his point. "So?"Jake released a weary sigh before continuing. "I tried everything I could to convince her otherwise, but she wouldn't budge. The only thing making her hesitate is the fact that you're still Brandon's legal wife."Lyra fell silent for a moment before answering quietly. "If that's the case, then there's nothing we can do. We can't force her to change her mind."Jake slowly shook his head. "I know, but I couldn't just give up. Too much is at stake for both of us. So... I told her that there was nothing left between you and Brandon and that the two of you would be divorcing soon."Lyra's eyes widened in disbelief. "You told her that?"A guilty expression crossed Jake's face, carefully crafted to appear sincere. He drew a slow breath before
A PARTNERSHIP?
Jake let the silence linger, allowing her guilt to sink in before speaking once more. "In the middle of all this pain, grief, and self-blame, you've overlooked something that could change the way you see everything.”She slowly looked toward him as if she couldn't understand regarding what he is talking about."When Maggie passed away... did Brandon even let you see her one last time?"Lyra froze. "No...""Did you get to say goodbye?"Another silence answered him because the answer was obvious.Jake sighed softly."You weren't even allowed to see your daughter's face one last time. Whatever Brandon thought of you, whether he saw you as a good mother or a bad one, the decision to say goodbye to Maggie should have been yours. That final moment belonged to you as her mother, yet he made that choice for you without even giving you the chance.”Fresh tears escaped Lyra's eyes."Yes, I didn't even get to see her face… I didn't even get a chance to hold her for one last time.”"I know," Jake
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