Chapter 259

There were several photos—one showed Ava Harris being dragged out of Trivora Group by the security guards, still trying to argue with them. Another one had her sitting alone outside the company’s gate, head down, clearly looking defeated. “Ava! You dare lie to me like this? You’ve got nothing to say for yourself now!” Anthony Harris exploded, slamming his hand on the table. “I…” Ava fumbled, unsure how to explain. The photos were all real. She couldn’t believe Melissa Harris would stoop so low to get these behind-the-scenes shots. “Ava, how could you be this reckless? Lying about something like this? Look at us—all busy preparing for Mr. Miller’s visit today, and for what? A no-show? You truly let us down,” Laurel Thompson chimed in, faux concern all over her face. “Honey, don’t be too harsh on her. She’s been away from home for years, raised mostly by her mother—of course she picked up some bad habits like lying and showing off... It’s understandable.” “Dad, she’s a liar! She tricked