Hayden hung up. Mike wanted to laugh but he saw Layla’s lost yet adorable look. He suppressed his urge to laugh.
When they returned home, Averie held onto Layla’s hand. Before she could say what she wanted to say, Layla took action first.
“Mommy, do you think I’m cute?”
“You are cute! You’re the cutest kid in the entire world.”
“Then, when I become a big star, I’ll give you all the money I earn, okay? I told Hayden I’ll give him half just now, but he doesn’t want it.” Layla’s eyes sparkled spiritedly.
Averie’s mind blanked instantly.
It looked like she could not get through to Layla, she could only look for Eric and talk with him. Averie sent a message expressing her disagreement with Layla to join the entertainment industry.
Half an hour later, Eric replied, (Layla might be young, but we should respect her choice. The entertainment industry is not as scary as you think. I will protect her. I’ll make sure she won’t get hurt. Please trusted me.)
Averie failed to talk to him either. She was deep in thoughts. If she were to respect Layla’s decision and continue to let Layla work in the entertainment industry, Elyette would surely be mad. Averie did not want to fight with him, but neither did she not want to force her daughter to obey her just because of him.
After thinking it through, Averie fell deeplyge asleep.
A week later, because the Tate Industries’ drones were at an irreplaceable position in Aryadelle, a few leaders came to inspect that day.
Averie received the notice three days ago. Initially, it was agreed that the vice president would accompany them touring around the company because her tummy was huge, and it was hard for her to move around. However, the vice president had a high fever that day because he was too nervous.
Averie had to do it herself in the end. She made up lightly and tied her hair up. She wore a light blue long- sleeved dress. It was elegant and proper.
The leaders were arriving at ten in the morning. She waited for them on the ground floor at half-past nine.
Ten minutes later, a red BNW stopped at the entrance of the office. Averie saw Zoe coming out of the car. She was a little surprised.
Ever since the last time she got Zoe to spit out the 300 million dollars, they have never contacted each other ever since. There was no need to contact each other, so she could not understand Zoe’s reason for coming over.
Zoe did not expect that Averie was right in the lobby, so before she was in front of Averie, she said loudly, “Averie Tate! Come out!”
Averie subconsciously headed outside. The secretary reminded, “Miss Tate. They’ll be here in twenty minutes.”
Averie said, “I’ll be back soon.”
She walked over to Zoe.
“Averie, you have already taken Elyette away! Why do you have to take Cole away too! I’m pregnant with his child! I have already planned to spend the rest of my life with him! Why won’t you let me go! Do you want me to die then only you’ll be happy?!”
Zoe said with reddened eyes. Before Averie could react, she reached out and grabbed Averie’s hair.
Averie reflexively reached out to defend. “Zoe, what nonsense are you talking about! Cole and I have long cut ties! Why would I want him!”
If Zoe did not mention Cole’s name, Averie would have almost forgotten that this man exists!
After the split-up six years ago, Averie was completely disheartened by this man. Ever since she fell in love with Elyette, she had no eyes for any other man, so how could she possibly snatch Cole away as Zoe said?
It was comical and absurd!
The bodyguard nearby saw Zoe attacking Averie. He quickly ran over and kicked Zoe in the46 waist!
Zoe was in pain, and she let go of Averie’s hands. She fell to the side on the ground.
“I’m pregnant! How dare you kick me! If my child dies, I’ll kill you to accompany it!” Zoe lay on the ground crying.
The surrounding guards and secretary immediately ran over. Averie’s secretary looked at Averie’s messy hair. She immediately helped Averie. “Miss Tate, are you alright? Let me get you in. I’ll help you tidy up your hair.”
Averie looked at Zoe on the ground with reddenedcd eyes.
“Miss Tate, how should I deal with this crazy woman?” The guards asked.
Averie said sternly, “Move her and her car away! Do not let her leave! i’ll settle this with herge later!”
A guard picked Zoe up while another found the keys to the car in her bag. Soon, the red BNW and Zoe vanished before her sight.
Averie’s scalp hurt. When the secretary was combing her hair, she did it as light as she could, but Averie was still in pain and her eyes were wet.
How angry must Zoe have been to use such strength? This would not have happened without reason. Zoe must have seen her and Cole being together, which was why she came to make a scene. However, Averie did not even meet Cole before. There must be a misunderstanding somewhere.
“Miss Tate, your scalp is hurt. Let’s not comb it anymore, we’ll just put your hair down!” Her secretary saw how much in pain Averie was. She could not bear to comb her hair anymore.
“I’ll comb it myself.” Averie took over the comb from the secretary and simply combed it into a ponytail. “Don’t spread the word about what happened just now.”
The secretary nodded. “Okay, I’ll go tell the guards.”
At noon, the vice president’s fever dropped so he rushed over to the office.
“Miss Tate, is everything alright?” The vice president looked guilty.
Averie responded. “Is your fever gone? Why don’t you rest more at home?”
“I’m much better. Perhaps I was feeling too stressed in the morning. I’m afraid that I might say something wrong and embarrass the company,” The vice president said remorsefully.
Averie comforted, “It’s over. We still have a celebration tonight. I’ll still need you to host.”
“Hmm! Miss Tate, go back and rest! We’ll see each other tonight!” The vice president said.
Averie nodded and came out of her office.
Zoe and her red BNW were moved to the parking lot behind the office. The guard has been staying in the car, not letting Zoe get out.
Averie walked to the side of the BNW and the guard immediately got out.
“Miss Tate, this woman kept saying that you seduced her man,” The guard said, “I think she’s delirious. Maybe a mental condition or something.”
Averie said, “I’ll talk to her.”
The guard said, “Why don’t you stand outside and talk to her. I’m afraid that she might act up again. It’ll be bad if she hurts you again.”
Averie nodded. Zoe wound the window down and looked at her angrily, “Averie, you shameless woman!”
“Zoe, you said that I snatched Cole away from you. Did you see me with him?” Averie stood by the side of the car and questioned Zoe, “Call Cole out now! We’ll ask him!”
“No! If he knows that I came to look for you, he’ll break up with me!” Zoe said painfully, “I saw the photo of you two at the nightclub! He already admits it, yet you still dare to deny it!”
“Night club? I have never been to a place like that! Either he is lying, or he mistook me for someone else!” Averie enunciated, “There’s a woman who looks like me called Nora. You better check properly and see whether that woman in the photo is called Nora!”
“But Cole said that it’s you!” Zoe did not believe Averie’s words, after all, they had a grudge against each other long ago.
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