Ayesha came out of her grandfather's workroom with a heavy heart, Billy David's words still ringing in her head like a continuous pounding that crushed her spirit. She felt like there was a weight pressing on her chest, making it difficult for her to breathe. Her failure was not only about work but also the loss of the support of the family she had always respected. At the door of the study, Rio, her grandfather's loyal secretary, was waiting. The man seemed to hesitate for a moment, before stepping forward to accompany her out of the large mansion.
"I'll take you to the gate," Rio said in a flat tone.
Ayesha just nodded slowly, not having much energy to say anything. Her steps were heavy as if the ground she was standing on was pulling her down. The atmosphere around the big house see
