ly mansion and found her mother standing besid

er sister weren't around, a

didn't stop in the living room; she headed toward t

about her first daughter when she

here, Lerisa! What happened at the offic

d replied, "Nothi

off. "That's alright; hurry and com

ng into the corridor as she made h

leaning against the door for support as she w

hat the company was a 30-minute drive from home, an

oom and paused at the mirror to study her face. She bra

ttractive woman staring back at her. "What am I going to d

rched her wardrobe for the eveni

ck to apply dusting powder to her face and neck, hoping to hide

e third-floor hallway when Ben exi

ted Anthony, "What'

ool. Ben owned a hotel and loved hanging out with different women. Nevertheless, Ben wo

replied casually, walking into the elevator with Ben. They descended to the fi

upset. What's wrong with her? Did you fire her?" Ben asked, prompting a sigh f

, but she said she's fine. I didn't ter

changed when she saw the red ring box in his hands. He couldn't grasp why she would

asking her out, but she doesn't seem interested. Ca

ars, while the rest of the vehicles had already left the

t want you and won't accept your proposal. I don't understand why eit

, Ben persisted, "But she listens to you, Anthony. If you apply some pressure when speakin

rking for me because our fathers were friends and built this factory together. Moreover, she's like a sister to me, and I want her

n said. They shook hands and shared a warm hug befo

s my birthday, Ben... Lerisa will be attending; won'

rating? Why not come to my club? You'd have more fun ther

ebrate at home, and it's our tradition to have all events in our famil

lack door. He started the engine and drove out of th