What Lies Ahead Part 3, Chapter 38
At ELQ-Hayden was setting up her office. She liked having a job; she needed a distraction from the pain of losing Violet. When Tracy came in, she asked, "Tracy, is Skye back?" "No, she had something personal to take care of. I thought I'd come check on you," Tracy said as Hayden poured herself some water. "I'm glad you asked me to work here; this is what I need." "I'm glad. Skye has been running it great. We're richer than ever, but she needs someone to help her — someone we can trust." "You trust me?" "Yes, I always have." "Yes, you have," Hayden said as Tracy took a sip of water. "Tracy, are you alright?" "Yes, I am."
At Gabriella's store — Gabriella and Charlotte were working on orders. "Gabriella, I have to go. I'm meeting my mother." "Yes, that's right. Go," Gabriella replied. "Thanks for being honest with me," Charlotte said as Skye came in. "Now maybe you can be honest with me," Skye said as the power went out. "No. This isn't good." "Gabriella, get your financial book, and we'll go to the house and talk." "Mother, I'm sorry," Gabriella said as she took the book and left with Skye.
At Lorenzo's coffee shop — Lorenzo was in his office when his cellphone rang. "Lorenzo, no, I'll take care of it," Lorenzo said as he hung up. Ava then entered. "Lorenzo," she said, "I need to take care of my daughter. She's having financial difficulties with her company. Then we'll get down to business." "Lorenzo, Gabriella is older now, and she can probably handle her business on her own. She doesn't need her daddy's money." "Gabriella is spoiled. I know that, but she was the daughter I had to hide, and I want to make it up to her by never saying no to her." "It's time now that Gabriella takes care of her business. She's a smart woman." "Yes, she is. Just like her mother," Lorenzo said.
