Love In Between

Chapter 71

Ava wondered where Andrew was taking her, as he has previously pleased that she shielded her eyes.

“Hold still.” She heard Andrew say and further heard whispers, which began to raise suspicion in the heart of Ava.

“Now open your eyes.” Ava didn’t hesitate. The moment she opened her eyes, she gasped seeing the brand new car Andrew gifts her, coupled with several placards from friends wishing her a happy birthday.

“Happy Birthday darling.” Andrew finally said, extending a rose he hide behind his back towards her.

“Babe.” She couldn’t find the right words to speak. She hugged him instead, while everyone applauded. “I forgot today was my birthday.” She stated releasing herself from the hug.

“That is why you have me in your life. The little things matter alot babe.” She captured his lips in a thrilling kiss and they stayed in that moment for few minutes.

The rest of the afternoon was met with cheers and celebration from workers and other person’s who knew Ava. It was basically the happiest moment of her life.

While Ava attempted to scoop a piece of cake into her mouth, she felt her phone ring immediately and checked up the caller’s ID and noticed it was an annonymous caller.

“Babe, you don’t have to reply to text nor email. Just keep your phone and enjoy your day.” Andrew commented, noting the phone in her hand.

“It’s not an email babe, I will like to go pick this call.” She said, getting up to her feet and heading out of the arena.Text property © Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org.

“Hello?” There was silence from the other end of the phone.

“Happy Birthday Miss Ava.” The masculine voice complimented.

“Thank you very much. However, I need to know who this is.” Ava replied, thinking for a name to place to the voice.

“Just consider me your Intel. I work for CT wines and thus, I have every information needed in that company.” He replied.

“And why have you chosen to tell me this?” Ava asked curiosity getting the best out of her.

“Because I have a news that I believe would be of great importance to you.” The stranger caller revealed. This seriously perked the ears of Ava alot and made her even more interested.

“And what can this information be?” Ava asked.

“Your colleague Mason is as of this moment heading to CT wines and I believe it is for an important business deal. Being the CEO of Quinns and how much influence you have, I just felt it is important to let you know.” Ava hated the audacity Mason possess and being reinstated back as CEO made her understand that her company needed to cut ties with CT wines due to the age long rivalry.

“Thank you for sharing such important information with me. I will do well to act upon it.” Ava said and the caller hung up without saying any further words. She checked through her contact list and saw Andrew’s number in it.

“Hey babe. Sorry I am doing this. I am going to an important meeting right now. Can you and Chloe go home without me, I will join you later.” Right before Andrew could protest, Ava hung up on him.

She looked up to see her car parked at a parking spot and head inside. Ava didn’t need no security like Mason would envision, she wasn’t a threat to anyone, neither was anyone a threat to her.

***

Bruce was gettiy fed up with the continuous rambling of Mason. It was almost as though he never paused while talking.

“And so, I believe with this strategy out in place, CT wines and Quinns can come to a perfect understanding on the importance of raising stocks in the country.” Mason finished off, as he noted all the board of directors giving him an applause.

“Such a well exquisite detailed presentation I must say.” Everyone paused as a feminine figure stepped into the board room. Bruce was completely dumbfounded at the sight of the one lady, he never believed he would see today.

“What are you doing her Ava.” Mason asked gritting his teeth in anger.

“A little birdie informed me of an ongoing meeting with CT wines and I decided to show up.” Ava said walking majestically over to one of the seats, as Mason and Bruce stared on.

“You are not invited and I hope you understand this.” Mason indicated, making Ava chuckle for a moment.

“Isn’t it quite amazing that the CEO of Quinns isn’t present in the meeting where the future between two of the greats company is discussed?” Everyone erupted into series of whispers.

“You don’t have any right to call yourself that. If you are not aware, I am the CEO…” “Was the CEO.” Ava interrupted getting up to her feet. She popened her bag and pulled out a document showing it to the boards of director present. She was quite aware that Bruce was staring at her, but she didn’t care a bit.

“I am the CEO of Quinns not this man over here.” Mason attempted to speak again, but got shushed by Ava. “As your CEO, I demand nothing but respect to be accorded to me. I kindly suggest you leave this board room at once or else you face much serious consequence when we leave here.” Ava said with a hard stare directed at Mason.

Mason folded his hands in fist. He stared at the board of directors and realized that they already acknowledge Ava’s presence and not his. “This isn’t over yet Ava.” He stated before leaving the board room.

After he was gone, Ava stepped out of her seat and walked to the center of the room, so everyone could see her.

“As CEO of Quinns, I hereby declare that all business activities tied with CT wines be put to a rest.” Bruce could not speak, he was still dumbfounded and while one of the directors attempted to speak, Ava once again cut them off.

“Whatever Mason had dealt with this company in the past, should be laid to rest. We do not intend to do business activities again. Thank you very much for your time.” Ava finished off and grabbed her bag, not giving a damn about the stares she was receiving and stepped out of the room.