Secretly The Billionaire Boss

Chapter 78

Chapter 78: Wasted effort “You came home earlier yesterday,” Avery repeated as Grey made his tie. She was watching Grey with so much curiosity. He looked so handsome and had all the physical attributes of being a man but he lacked them mentally and he wasn’t even as rich as Chris. Avery would have never imagined herself getting married to someone like Grey. To that day, she still found the incident unclear.

“I was so tired,” he looked up at her. “I saw the ring that Chris gave you_”

“Very good!” She said quickly, interrupting him. “That should remind you that you didn’t even get me anything for my birthday.” Grey sighed. “You went out with Chris, remember? If you hadn’t, I would have given you something nice.”

Avery waved it up and stood, showing her nice shape to Grey. “It wouldn’t be worth Chris’s gift anyway. I don’t regret what I did that day,” she took her bag and walked out of the house. “Troubles always come whenever you are around, Smith,” Emma teased.

Chloe wasn’t around. So, Grey took his seat beside Avery.

Smith smiled. “You shouldn’t worry much. I’m here with a piece of good news.” Lucy walked to his seat. “There will be a board meeting today. Everyone should be present.”

Avery nodded. “How are you doing, grandpa?” No matter what he does to him, she still loves him.

Lucy looked at her, a bit longer as different thoughts went through his mind.” I’m fine. The head of the contract with Protos Pubblicita will be given to Avery,” he announced suddenly.

“What?” Emma was more than shocked. Smith smiled nervously. “I told you it was good news.” Avery stared at Lucy, with a surprised expression. Though, she couldn’t help but notice the blank expression he was giving her. Grey looked over at Avery and reached for her lap, under the table. Avery looked

down at his hand, but he was quick to withdraw it, already aware Avery wouldn’t take it easy with him. After he had retreated, she looked up at him.

Grey knew what Lucy was doing. Though, He didn’t know why. Why must Lucy

take the position away from Avery, even though the contract was based on her? And it meant that Lucy would do it again. Or he was obviously planning something with Smith. Smith was cunning, that he knows because of his accuracy in discovering the plot played between him and Avery. It was like Smith saw Grey enter the suite that night. Grey slowly shook his head at her as a means of telling her to reject the offer.

Smith was looking at Grey and he noticed the expression he was giving Avery.” What are you doing, Grey?” He yelled suddenly, startling everyone. Belonging © NôvelDram/a.Org.

Avery looked over at Lucy and reasoned what he had just said. For the first time actually, she thought of Grey’s advice and then, she found Lucy’s decision very weird. Why would he take the position from her, then decide to return it? “That’s good news!” Emma jubilated, a wide smile spreading across her face. “Exactly! I’m so glad!” Benjamin chimed in.

Avery sighed. “May I know the reason why you’ve made this decision? I mean Smith is way better than I am.”

“I know I’m better,” he boasted. “but he wants you to have it because it was yours from the start.”

“As if you love me for real!” Avery snapped at him.

“And why won’t I love you!” Smith fired back.

Lucy sighed. “This shouldn’t cause any disagreement. And Smith loves you, Avery. You should be the one to respect him. He’s your brother after all,” Lucy explained softly.

Avery groaned inwardly. ‘Brother my foot! She reasoned. Smith had always hated and picked on her. It wasn’t loving, it was hatred.

“And it was my decision to have you back as the head of the team. You are the CEO after all. And Smith would move in as the president. If you are not comfortable with it, then don’t bother about it,” he said, less concerned about how Avery felt. Emma was shocked. Lucy was currently making decisions that he had never taken. Something was getting wrong somewhere and she knew it. “When did you start dividing jobs? The company doesn’t need a president. Avery can handle all the work as a CEO,” Emma argued. “Well, it doesn’t matter. I’ve forgotten about it. You should give it to Smith. He can handle it better anyways,” Avery spoke and concentrated on her food.

The breakfast was eaten in silence. Just as Lucy and Smith finished up and left, Emma turned to look at Avery. “And why will you reject it? Weren’t you sad that your grandfather took the position from you?” Avery sighed and looked up at her. “I’m not interested. I’m more occupied at the office.”

Grey coughed suddenly as he was about to laugh. Avery could cook up such a nice excuse.

Emma glared at Grey. “This is your doing right? You were the one shaking your head so that she would reject the offer?” Grey shrugged. “It’s just common sense. I don’t think she should jump at the offer. Besides, Avery is old enough to decide for herself.”

“You must be very stupid for uttering that nonsense!” She snapped at him, her eyes went red and flames were coming out of her head. “Who gave you the audacity to talk in here? Or do you think you are part of us? Do you sincerely think you are? You, useless orphan!” “I’m her husband, do I need to be something else in order to talk in a gathering like this?” Grey responded calmly. “I don’t have your time just yet, but you!” She pointed her finger towards Avery. “When did you let this poor thing dictate things to you?” “Mom, it’s enough. It was my decision. If Grey tells me something and I don’t want to do it, I

won’t. There’s no way he would force me to do things,” she opined, took her bag, and walked out of the room.

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Grey followed her quickly and was able to stop her before she entered the car. “I want to say something else.” “I’m not interested, Grey, I don’t want to hear anything from you,” she snapped at him with cold eyes. “Never think I would listen to you. I’m just doing this because it seems like a reasonable thing to do.”

“But_,”Grey started again but she cut him off.

“All this started because of you!” She yelled at him in anger. “You ruined my life! My grandpa had never placed Smith beside me. He loved me and he told me that the company was mine. He was supposed to retire soon but he’s not doing so anymore, which means there’s still hope for Smith to take over the company. Before you came, I had no reason to compete with Smith. But the moment you walked into my life, a lot of things started happening!”

The tears were streaming down her face. “I hate you Grey and I want you to get lost! Leave my life and never return!” She screamed with all her strength before she entered the car and drove off. 1