Jolly sipped her coffee with grace.
"You did great, Max." She said as she placed the cup on the table. "Mommy is proud of you. Make sure you snatch everything that belongs to your father.
Maximus smiled and took a seat beside his mom. He stretched his hand and hugged her shoulders.
"Don't worry, Mommy, I'm going to get everything. Including this mansion."
Esmeralda eyes them before she scoffs. She knew her mom hated her, but the reason behind it was unknown to her. Jolly always gets things her way, but this time she was going to make sure she didn't. Esmeralda crossed her arms against her chest. The pain was unbearable. Lily, Alex's mom, had always been there for her, even when Jolly dumped her in business school. She understood Alex's pain. She was once close to him, but after his parents' death, he looked like he was just living.
Esmeralda walked out of the room, and she found her way to the kitchen.
"Hey, do you need help?" She said.
Avery dropped the jar, she placed her hand on her chest to calm her nerves.
"I'm sorry if I scared you." Esmeralda apologised. She walked towards Avery and helped her clean the mess.
"It's fine. I didn't know anyone would come to the kitchen at this hour." Avwey exclaimed. She pushed the strands of hair behind her ear.
"Why aren't you resting?" Avery asked.
Esmeralda shrugged her shoulders. She dumped the broken jar in the bin before saying.
" Nothing, just not tired enough."
Avery hummed. Esmeralda fumbled with the hem of her dress.
" Um. How's my cousin doing?"
" He's good. Why?
Esmeralda shook her head. Her gesture made Avery raise a brow at her.
"You can say what you wanna say, Esmeralda. I don't bite."
Esmeralda cleared her throat before saying.
"My mom and brother are planning against Alex."
Avery frowned.
"Why are you telling me this? Shouldn't you be on their side?"
Esmeralda shrugged.
"Because I like you. Don't get me wrong. Alex is like a brother to me and I want the best for him."
"I see. I will make sure I tell him."
Esmeralda nodded. She knew she could trust Avery. Avery smiled and nodded at her. She left the kitchen with a bowl of soup.