Scars Of The Heart

t after seeing that the project she had been pl

f. "I would like to prove myself, give me a chance to do this presentation again in a different way. I worked m

thought to herself. Mr. Parker lifted his wrinkled eyes to look at Aud

But I would like you to do it again as well, you know...to prove y

ering, she was out of words. "Do you understan

ce. Her lack of confidence was obvious, now

everything from scratch, explained every diagram without looking at the papers, and did not miss or leave anything out

e papers. Her legs were trembling and she almost stumbled on he

ed to sue her for presenting a stolen project. She drowned in embarrassment as she walked out of t

ght Mr. Parker's attention toward Miguel. He eyed his son warily before shaking his head in disdain. Miguel was not a fan of drama but damn, when he saw how steamy t

for Audrey, a round of applause from the rest of the invest

her, he had never clapped for anyone during a presentation especiall

n was on about and kept in mind to

the contract and everyone applauded her once more, but this time, Miguel managed to compose himself. Although he could not help but spare her one more gla

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ver been so humil

gh they could not see her because her car glasses were tinted.

e would not make it on time but it was all an epic fail. How could she make the world believe her mother's nemesis was not worthy

a goddaughter, she prom

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s around each other as soon as

older of this company now. You don't want them loo

t, not knowing that the security guards were watchin

on Rosa's phone and the two smiled at each other. Audrey mout

good news. Mrs. Evans knew Audrey would like to keep it a surprise so she did not ask if it was a success,

ore about Audrey and all the efforts she put into the w

ident," Audrey said while looking out the window. All the while, she had been thinking

a spy in her office who gave info

looked over at Rosa. She did not need to ask how. Her f

though that was not the answer she was expectin

ws, also because Audrey needed to freshen up after almost having a bad da

waiting for them for about twenty minutes while she admired t

peeled the car door open and slammed it back shut before

car was fazed at how her preciou

t a g-wagon but she's

off and envelope h

oice and godmother congratulated her. As Rosa walked up to them, sh

alls that gave Rosa a running saliva. On the side, there was also an aromatic bread lasagna bowl for dessert. Audrey's eyes teared up as she

ile," Audrey said as she looked deep into godmother's ey

, Audrey decided to rest for the day and Rosa agreed to check in

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to hear the news so they could celebrate and convince Audrey to throw a party. Rosa eyed everyone warily as

er, to inform her that Johnathan had been missing since last night,