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“Joyce should do it." Xavier responded. “What!? That's ridiculous; she doesn't know the first thing about business." Kisha said immediately. "And if she gets the contract, you make her a director of this company." Xavier added. “Sure, if Joyce closes the deal, she can become director." Kisha responded with smiles. Joyce giggled and hugged Xavier. “Okay, what did I miss!?" Greg said, walking in immediately and trying to hug Mira. “Greg! Let go of me!" Mira shouted, shaking off his hand. “Mira, look, I'm getting the Berol cooperation company deal, and then we'll get married together." Greg said boastfully. “Not if Joyce gets it first?" Xavier cuts in and smirks. “Joyce? Well, that's a laugh. What does she know about this?" Greg yelled furiously. “It's true, Mira, you'll just embarrass the family even more than you already have." Mira mocked Joyce. Xavier stood up immediately from his seat and faced Mira. Greg and Mira hit the table angrily, causing a tense atmosphere. “Leave her alone!" Xavier shouted, facing Greg. “Why!?" Greg shouted back, hitting the table too. “It's because of you we looked down on her. Because she married you!" Greg shouted again, and he landed a hot slap on Xavier's cheek. Xavier turned immediately, his eyes now red and furious. “Take it outside!" Kisha said immediately. “You have bitten off more than you can chew!" Xavier shouted and took Joyce's hand; he left the office. Greg went after him. “Xavier! Joyce will never get the contract!" Greg shouted, drawing Xavier's attention back. “Want to bet on it?" Xavier asked furiously. “Oh, I'd love to." Greg smirked sarcastically. “If Joyce gets the contract, you'll publicly apologize for the way you treated me all these years," Xavier said, breathing like an angry lion. “Deal. And when you lose?" Greg asked. “I'll leave the family forever!" Xavier responded. “Easiest deal I ever made! And who knows, without you out of the way, perhaps I'll marry Joyce instead." Grag said. “Let's go, darling." Mira said, dragging Greg by the hand. She makes a mockery face at Xavier. James walked in immediately with a flower; he is one of the most successful businessmen in the city. So Aunt Kisha wanted him for Joyce ever since. “I see you're still hanging around this family like a disease." James smirked. “James, what are you doing here?" Xavier asked. “Aunt Kisha invited me. It seems Joyce needs help closing a deal." He responded. “And you can help her?" Xavier asked. “I'm the most successful businessmanin the city. I hope to close the deal, and then she'll marry me." James responded boastfully. Xavier stared directly at James furiously. Just then Aunt Kisha and Joyce came outside. “James, oh, you brought flowers! Isn't that so thoughtful, Joyce?" Kisha said. “So thoughtful." Joyce said, faking a smile. She took the flowers. “Joyce, please let me know where I can be of assistance." James said. “Joyce needs help closing the Berol cooperation company deal." Kisha cuts in quickly. “Her? I'm sorry. It's just that deal is already spoken for." James smiled. “It is?" Xavier asked. “Yes. My family's very close to the CEO of the Berol corporation company. He's already promised it to us!" James smirked. “Interesting!" Xavier responded by clenching his teeth. “But I'm happy to cut Joyce into a piece of it." James smiled. “I don't want to be part of your deal; I want all of my own." Joyce said immediately, and Xavier held her closely to himself. “Joyce!" Kisha called angrily. “No. I think we're all done here." Joyce said and immediately placed the flowers on James' chest roughly. She left. “Say hello to the CEO of Berol Cooperation Company for me. Scum!" Xavier smirked and left with Joyce. “Ugh, let's get a vase for those, James." Kisha said immediately. “That brat!" James cursed. …. Joyce sat down on the bed crying immediately when they got home. Xavier went and sat close to her. “What is it, Joyce?" He asked, patting her back. “I was just thinking, I can't do this." She cried. “Of course you can." Xavier responded. “How do you know!?" Joyce asked, gazing at him. “I just do." Xavier said and smiled mischievously. Next morning. Joyce got all dressed for the meeting with the CEO of the Berol cooperation company for the deal that she was assigned to do as a task. Xavier escorted her to the company. “What if the CEO just laughs at me?" Joyce said nervously immediately after they got to the company. “He won't…just be yourself." Xavier smiled at her. Joyce nodded and walked into the company with anxiety. Xavier brought his phone and called his secretary immediately. “Linfa, you know what to do." Xavier said and smiled mischievously. The elevator door opened, and Joyce walked straight to where the meeting was being held and met the CEO's secretary instead. “Your vision is just what the CEO is looking for; we'd like to offer you the contract." The secretary said after some minutes of silence. “Wait! Just like that!?" Joyce asked with her mouth thrown open, her eyes widened in shock. “Yes." The secretary responded. “But doesn't he want to meet me first? Or something?" Joyce asked again. “No. He trusts my judgment." The lady responded. “Who is he, exactly?" Joyce questioned. “A very wealthy individual! That's all you need to know." The lady smiled. “Now, if you'll just sign here." The secretary said. She placed a contract in front of Joyce, pointing at the signing spot. “But ... but this is for double the initial amount?" Joyce was surprised. “What can I say? You've impressed the CEO! Do you want the contract or not?" The secretary exclaimed happily. “Oh! Of course!" Joyce laughed and signed the contract immediately. Joyce finished the meeting and rushed out of the company happily. She hugged Xavier, who had been waiting for her. “I got the contract!" She shouted happily. “I know you would." Xavier responded with a smile. “And it was for double the initial amount!" Joyce said, and Xavier kissed her forehead. “I can't wait to see the look on your family's faces." He responded. “Yes! Yes!" Joyce said and hugged him tightly.
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44Mr. Lawson stepped into the room with the energy of a man who had been holding onto a surprise for far too long. In his hands was a medium-sized, carefully wrapped box with a golden ribbon that glinted under the warm light. His broad smile stretched from ear to ear.“Hey, hey, check it out, check it out!” he announced with a cheerful voice that immediately cut through the lingering tension. “The gift is here!”All eyes turned toward him. Even the mockery and murmurs that had filled the room moments ago fell silent. He walked over to the table and, with deliberate care, set the box down.Aurora’s eyes lit up like Christmas lights. Her small hands clasped together as she let out a squeal of excitement. “My gift!” she cried, rushing forward with the eagerness only a child could have. Her fingers brushed the ribbon, hesitating for just a second as she looked up at her father. Xavier gave her an encouraging nod, and she beamed before starting to undo the ribbon.The others, however, sto
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43Joyce didn’t bother listening to anything Mr. Daniels had to say. His voice dripped with mockery, his words sharp and intentionally cruel, but she didn’t even flinch. Her mind was too occupied with worry about Aurora to entertain his constant digs at her or her husband. Whatever petty insults he was tossing into the air, they meant nothing compared to the pounding in her chest every second her daughter was still missing.When her friend Calista had earlier called about the CEO of the Barrels Cooperative Company, Joyce hadn’t even processed half of it. She had no interest in talk about any man, rich, handsome, or otherwise. Right now, her mind had space for only one person: her daughter.Mr. Daniels, however, didn’t stop. He leaned back in his chair, smirking like a man convinced he’d won an argument that no one else was having. “The only thing your husband can do is sit around and eat money he didn’t earn,” he sneered, voice thick with disdain. “And you should know, Joyce, the day
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42Aurora stepped fully into the spacious warehouse, her eyes wide as they took in the vast room filled with gleaming toys and expensive gadgets neatly arranged on polished shelves. “This place is beautiful,” she whispered to herself, her voice tinged with awe. The soft glow of the overhead lights bounced off the walls, creating a warm, almost magical atmosphere. “I knew my father had a beautiful place. Of course, I’m here to take the gift.”Her gaze caught movement near the far side of the room, a tall, stern-looking man in a sharp suit, busy checking inventory and speaking briskly into his phone. As Aurora approached, the man noticed her and immediately folded his arms, suspicion clouding his face. This was Mr. Lawson, the chief executive manager of the Barrels Cooperative Company.“Excuse me, little girl,” he said, his tone firm and unwelcoming. “This is not a toy store. You need to leave.” He stepped forward, clearly about to usher her out.But Aurora stood her ground, clutching t
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41Everybody was confused. The commotion was so loud and chaotic that no one even noticed when Aurora slipped away. Voices clashed, accusations flew, and tension crackled in the air like static electricity. All eyes turned to Xavier. The blame settled heavily on his shoulders, but especially on Keisha, who didn’t hesitate to lay it all out bluntly.“Xavier is the cause of this mess!” she spat, her voice sharp with bitterness. “His terrible parenting made his daughter run away. She’s probably ashamed, ashamed of him being her father.” Her eyes burned with accusation as they fixed on Xavier.Xavier’s jaw tightened, a flicker of pain crossing his face before he forced himself to speak. “It’s okay. I’ll find Aurora,” he said, his voice steady despite the turmoil inside. Without waiting for a response, he rushed out the door.Inside, Joyce wasn’t confused. Her heart pounded with panic and fear, her breath hitching as she clasped her hands tightly together. “Oh my goodness, Xavier,” she whi
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40The room’s tension shifted palpably when Mira’s voice cut sharply through the chaos. She was arranging ornaments on the Christmas tree, her hands trembling slightly as she spoke. “You’re pathetic, Xavier,” Mira spat, eyes blazing with contempt. “Look at what you’ve caused. Your daughter is already believing things that aren’t true, all because of your lies, your fake self. Hashtag sad!”Her words struck like a dagger, sharp and cruel. The room seemed to hold its breath for a moment, waiting to see how Xavier would respond.Before Xavier could react, Joyce quickly moved to Mira’s side, her eyes flashing with fury. “Oh please, Mira,” she said, her tone icy but firm. “Your husband is pathetic, not mine. Don’t you ever talk to my husband like that again, okay? If you do, I won’t take it lightly. I could slap you right here.”Joyce laughed, a sharp, almost manic sound that filled the space. “Oh, so you think your husband is the stupidest one here? Please,” she continued, turning toward
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39The room felt heavier now, the air thick with disbelief.Everyone stared at the slip of paper like it was a cursed artifact. The receipt of purchase, Barrols Cooperative Company’s own letterhead, a $35,000 payment, and the exact details of a classified warehouse, wasn’t just suspicious, it was impossible.Keisha was the first to break the silence, her voice sharp and quivering. “That’s impossible,” she said, her eyes darting between Xavier and the paper as though trying to see where the trick was. “He doesn’t even have that kind of money. He doesn’t even have thirty-five thousand dollars! That… that toy is worth thirty thousand, how could he pay for it?!” Her face twisted in a mix of shock and scorn. “It’s impossible for this to happen!”Philip, still holding the paper in a tense grip, turned on Xavier, his face a storm of rage and confusion. “You animal,” he spat, stepping closer. “No wonder, you’re a fraudster! How did you know the top-secret information from our company? Do you
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