The receptionist nced up and inquired, “Do you have an appointment?”


    “No, I don’t.


    ”


    “Unfortunately, you need an appointment to meet the CEO.


    ”


    “I’m here to make an appointment.


    When can I see him?”


    The receptionist browsed the schedule and replied, “You can see him in… about a week.


    ”


    “What? A week?!” Kendra shouted.


    Waiting a week was out of the question!


    “I need to see him now.


    Please let him know,” Kendra insisted firmly to the receptionist.


    The receptionist ignored her.


    She was used to dealing with demanding visitors.


    “I’m sorry, but I can’t notify him without an appointment.


    ”


    Kendra, seeing the receptionist’s stubborn stance, felt her anger surge.


    She clenched her teeth, ready to cause a scene.


    “Rupert Walsh,e out here! If you don’t show yourself, don’t hold it against me for taking extreme measures.


    There’s nothing I wouldn’t do for my daughter!”


    At the Vanguard Group, a renowned corporation, security was always on high alert.


    Noticing themotion in the lobby, the security team approached to try and expel Kendra.


    But Kendra refused to leave quietly, raising her voice and drawing more attention.


    The security guards had no choice but to physically escort her out.


    “Don’t cause any more trouble, or we won’t be so polite anymore!” one of the guards warned her sternly before walking away.


    Standing outside, Kendra gazed at the towering structure.


    The revolving door seemed like a barrier, cutting her off from herst hope.


    She slumped to the ground, buried her face in her hands, and cried in despair.


    She realized men were heartless and ungrateful.


    None of them could be trusted.


    After shedding many tears, Kendraposed herself.


    She had always sought to depend on men for sess and riches, but now she realized that thest thing in the world she could rely on was men.


    She stood up from the ground and felt the taste of blood in her mouth.


    Juanita and Lindsey had wronged her daughter Shelia.Belonging ? N?velDram/a.Org.


    Kendra swore that she would not let them off easily.


    Kendra returned to her home, feeling like she was in a daze.


    Benny hadn’t been around for thest few days.


    He was tied up with business, having secured a hefty investment from Juanita, and hadn’t even inquired about Shelia.


    Kendra’s emotions were a mix of absurdity and sorrow.


    It seemed Like all her hard work had been for nothing.


    She was unwilling to ept it!


    Earlier, she had sought advice from awyer.


    Thewyer had said that, given the circumstances, Shelia might face a maximum of one year in prison.


    One year might seem short.


    But the real concern was Shelia’s future.