Chapter 44 : Consequences

*Noland’s POV*

As I step into the office the following morning, an unfamiliar tension greets me. It's as if a storm is brewing in the air, and I can't help but feel like I'm caught right in its eye. My gut churns at the thought that it has something to do with what Avery has planned, and I find myself scanning the room for any signs of her scheming.

"Morning, Mister Noland," says one of the associates, a tinge of wariness in her voice. She avoids my gaze, focusing on her computer screen instead. I nod in response, trying to remain outwardly calm despite the growing unease within me.

I make my way to my office, hoping that behind closed doors, I can better prepare myself for whatever Avery throws my way. But as soon as I sit down, there's a knock on the door.

"Come in," I say, bracing myself for whatever challenges lie ahead.

My assistant walks in and nods. “There is a client wanting to talk to you, Mister Jones.”

I sit straight and nod. “Let him in, of course.”