Chapter 21
It was a long and painful night.

When it was all over, Avery was so tired that she passed out.

The next morning, Elliot showed up at Sterling Group around ten in the morning as usual.

Once he entered his office, Ben walked in.

“I went to Twilight to see you last night, but I didn’t catch you. Did you and Avery Tate leave early?”

Elliot raised his brows and said, “That’s what you’re here to talk about?”

Ben smiled bitterly and placed the file in his hand on Elliot’s desk.

“This is the financial reports for Tate Industries from the past few years. I took some time to look into it. They’re in pretty deep trouble.”

Ben paused, then added, “Their finance director embezzled at least three hundred million dollars. I heard that he was Jack Tate’s brother-in-law.”

Elliot’s eyes twitched slightly.

If what Ben said was true, then developing the new product was not the only reason Tate Industries was facing bankruptcy.

the correct wife,” Ben sighed. “If

was cold as he said, “This proves that women are obstacles on

to divorce Avery Tate!” Ben said. “When do you plan on going through with it? Should we have a party to celebrate your

you have work to do? Do you have that much free time on your

bruise on your neck? If I

out!” Elliot said

hurried out of

minutes after Ben had left, Chelsea

busy, Elliot? I have something outside of work to talk to you about,” she said as she walked in and closed the door

said, “I’m busy right

she stubbornly walked over to his desk and said,

to Elliot and said, “Take a look at this. I’m sure its contents will shock

took a seat on the chair across from him, and her eyes immediately

have to think hard to

wave of jealousy rose inside of

night?” she exclaimed with a slight tremor in

“Shut up!”

brows reflected

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