NovelEnglishInstantly, 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.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtMike, too, remained composed as he had already ripped into Elliot over this. He no longer wanted to waste any more ton Elliot.
"Don't look so grim, y'all, it's not like the world is ending! Do you have so little trust inand 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 | beca supermodel, | wouldn't know where to take you. | don’t know any place that's more luxurious than this restaurant.” "It's fine, | 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 wrong way, but you have nothing to fear even if Alpha Technologies goes bankrupt," Eric's manager said to Avery. "I really want to be Layla's manager, because she is absolutely brilliant! Not only is she beautiful, but she is great at singing and dancing as well. It's like she was born to be in the entertainment business. So long as you allow her to get into show business, she will definitely earn as much as your company did." "Layla is with Elliot. Why are you saying this to Avery?" Jasmine said.
"I know Layla is with Elliot now, but she prefers her mom. She's definitely going to let her mom spend her money when she grows up," Eric's manager said calculatedly.
Embarrassed, Avery blushed. "Thank you for taking such a liking to my daughter. Her career depends solely on what she wants to do in the future. Besides, even if | lose Alpha Technologies, | won't take money from my daughter.” "Sigh, that's not what | mean. I'm not saying that if you are left with no option but to depend on Layla... | just want to let you know that you don't have to worry about the future when you have such brilliant children..." "Just keep quiet if you don't have nice things to say." Eric picked up the bottle =f&< WMP; poured another glass for his manager.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"Yeah, | appreciate the consolation. Thank you!" Avery gave them a tender smile. "If the company goes bankrupt, maybe | will just rest for a while. Get a pet and start gardening." "So you are going to retire?!" Jasmine exclaimed enviously. "I would retire, too, if | was you. | don't know how great your daughter is, but | know that your son is a genius. I've met so many people in my life and I've never seen anyone as smart as your son" Avery felt like she was walking on clouds. Receiving compliments for her children had made her happier than receiving compliments directed to her.
The gathering ended at ten and Mike helped Avery out of the restaurant while Eric stepped outside with his manager.
Eric had wanted to stay one more night at Avery's house but his manager showed him a ticket for a flight later that night.
"I didn’t say anything when you insisted on helping Lilith, did 1? The job we accepted before are delayed by three days now, so we need to hurry back. Forget about your luggage at Avery's, she can help mail it back to Aryadelle." Beginning to develop a headache from the nagging, Eric admitted defeat and said, "I get it. Lettalk to Avery about that." "I've already spoken to her just now when you were in the bathroom. Let's go now!" The manager dragged him into the car.
After they had left, Lilith's manager dragged her away as well.
Both Mike and Avery got into the car and since Mike had drunk, the bodyguard was driving.
"Elliot-" "Hayden-"
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