“Understood, Mr. Phillips,” Estrella conceded, tears brimming in her eyes.
Henry, hearing the distress in Estrella’s voice, instinctively defended her.
“Dad, Estrella has been diligent here. Please, don’t blame her.”
With a huff, Jaylin dismissed his son’s plea.
“Now you take her side!”
Estrella seized the moment to address Jaylin.
“With the company entrusting Miss Phillips with a new project, Henry finds himself swamped…”
She trailed off deliberately, prompting Jaylin to chime in, “I’l be around the company lately. Should any business issues arise, feel free to consult me.”
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“Understood, Mr. Phillips.”
Estrella’s lips curled into a smile as she turned, locking eyes with Henry before shyly casting her gaze downward.
Once Jaylin departed, Henry let out an exasperated sigh, tugging at his tie.
“Damn, Dad’s presence at the company can only mean trouble!”
Estrella gently massaged Henry’s shoulders, coaxing him, “Don’t think so negatively. Without Dad stepping in, we’d lose our shot at shifting the shares from him, wouldn’t we?”
Henry conceded with a nod, “You’re right. And once I secure those shares, I’ll make sure you’re rewarded too!”
“I desire no rewards.” Feigning tenderness, Estrella nestled her face against Henry’s chest.
“ALL I want is to be by your side.”
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The clock struck nine in the evening.
Brayden’s voice came through the phone to Lydia.
“The detectives reported back. Alick and Eliana were seen entering the bar owned by Alick’s family. They appeared quite close.”
“Is that so?”
Receiving this information, Lydia glanced regretfully at the business proposal before her.
“I’m tied up and can’t step away. I’ll have Hannah step in for me.
It sounded like Brayden was already at the bar.
“Alright, they’ve taken to Room 302. Send her here immediately.”