"What I meant was, how are you supposed to buy me designer dresses and shoes if you do not work harder and earn more money?"

Avery had changed into her house slippers, walked over to Elliot, and added, "This is my first time wearing such expensive things."

"Poor you," Elliot hissed, then walked into the elevator.

Avery held her tongue as she watched the elevator doors close.

She wanted to insult his excessively extravagant and wasteful lifestyle.

When she entered her room, she took off her gown and walked into the shower.

The warm water enveloped her entire body, numbing her senses.

Avery arrived at Tate Industries first thing the next morning.

At 10 a.m., there was not a seat left empty in the meeting room.

"Good morning, everyone. My name is Avery Tate. The reason I called for this meeting today is because I was abducted last night," Avery said, then glanced around at the faces in the room.

"Seriously?! Are you okay, Avery?" Someone exclaimed in shock.

"I'm fine. I wanted