AVERY
Emma's call kept entering my phone all through the meeting but I ignored it, noting to call her back after the meeting.
The meeting was a very short one, including the announcement that I would present my project at the upcoming 70th anniversary of the company.
“Congratulations Avery,” my co-team leaders said, their voices filled with genuine pride and excitement.
While my colleagues congratulated me, I could feel Roman's intense gaze on me but I didn't match his gaze. I wouldn't let him think he could always make me feel less or unimportant. He might be my employer and had given me a better life but I won't allow him to always see me as a tool.
My lips pulled into a small smile, “Thank you all, I wouldn't have done so well without your help,” I said with a slight ge
