Chapter 203: THE GOOD NEWS
Astrid can be seen in the new office sliding given to her by her granddad as she scrolls through the newsfeed on a system with a bright smile plastered on her face.
Seeing how brands are beginning to cut off ties with Mattie is epic, things are going exactly how she wants it.
"This is interesting," she whistled out happily, just then Tonia burst in, grabbing Astrid’s arm and pulling her up from the chair.
"What the hell!" Astrid yelled in shock.
Tonia’s face was twisted in rage, her eyes blazing with fury. "You destroyed my family!" she spat, her hand flashing out to strike Astrid across the face.
Astrid’s head snapped back, her cheek stinging from the slap. She shut her eyes and didn’t cower in fear like she usually did. Instead, she rubbed her cheek, in pain as she tried calming her nerves.
"What does that have to do with ?" Astrid asked as she took a deep breath.
"You’re the cause of it all! You are the one who’s been manipulating everything from behind the scenes."
Astrid scoffed, her eyes rolling. "Cause of what exactly? Last ti I checked, I wasn’t the one who left soone else at the altar on my wedding day pounding another dude. I am also not the one who’s been cheating on my fiancé for five years."
Tonia’s hand flashed out again, striking Astrid across the face. "Shut up! You’re just a manipulative, deceitful woman who will stop at nothing to get what you want."
Astrid bit her tongue, still trying to force herself to control her anger. "I promise you, sly bitch, if anything happens to Mattie, I will make sure you pay for it." Astrid chuckled at this, her eyes locked onto Tonia’s.
"The last ti I checked, my mom was your sister, so I wasn’t supposed to live the life I was living in the first place. But because of your greedy heart, she left it all to you."
Tonia’s gaze faltered, shock etched on her face. "She told you this?"
Astrid’s smile was cold. "No, she didn’t, but I am pretty sure it is that way because your daughter is just like you.."
Tonis raised her hands again about to hit Astrid but this ti she stopped
Tonia’s hands her fist tightening around her hands
Astrid pulled closer, this ti her eyes laced with fur.
"Tonia, l allowed you to do the first and second because I feel sorry for your daughter but the next ti you slap my face, I will make sure to put you through hell." Astrid pushed her away and strutted toward her office door.
"You can have your leave now or I will walk you out with security." Tonia was stunned to speak as she moved toward Astrid.
"Astrid, your mom left because she couldn’t handle the world of the rich," Tonia spat. "If you’re not careful, you will do the sa."
Astrid nodded, her eyes glinting with determination. "Tonia Gilbert, that was my mother. This is . I will make sure you pay for the cris you committed against her."
Tonia’s face twisted in rage, but Astrid just smirked. "Let’s see," Tonia snarled, before storming out of the office.
Astrid watched her leave and a satisfied smile spread across her face. She pulled out her phone and dialed Maren’s contact who picked up almost imdiately.
"Hi, baby girl! Heard the news! Mattie’s world is on fire!" Maren squealed.
Astrid smirked. "Can you invite her to be a model in your show instead? Heard it will have opportunities for other models too."
Maren went silent for a mont before responding. "Are you trying to help her?" she asked after so seconds.
"Nah... just want to teach her so lessons." Maren nodded at this understanding of her plight.
"Well, her contract wasn’t canceled at first; she’s the one who refused to co." Astrid’s eyes glead with excitent. "Then that is easy:"
"What are you planning to do?"
Astrid’s voice was hesitant. "Second embarrassnt, I guess. She’s currently frustrated, and even though she’s pregnant, she would want to work more now so she doesn’t get outdated before going on hiatus."
Maren’s smile grew wider. "So?"
"Get her on your show... She would accept out of frustration ... Make her go through a strict diet, and other training her dress should be small size and do all the other stuff." Astrid explained and Maren smirked at this.
"That is interesting, I am so into
it!" she swallowed and Astrid nodded her head eagerly.
"My sister will be the one to take her position," Astrid added and Maren was left speechless.
"Are you trying to put so..."
"Yes," Astrid cut her off. "I don’t like her, there is no way I would let things go that easily," she added.
"They made
go through pain so gently and calmly they will go through theirs also.," she thought.
"Alright... if that is what you want there is no problem."Astrid hung up and proceeded with the new design sent to her to review.
Astrid’s phone buzzed, and she clicked on it to see a paynt notification from JL Lines. A huge smile spread across her face as she received a call from Desmond.
"Hello, Dad," she said, her voice warm and cheerful.
Desmond smiled, knowing that Astrid and Julian would work through their troubles. Hearing her call him dad makes him delighted.
"I believe you have seen the paynt. The airline launches in a week, and you will be the face of it. We need a comrcial, and I think it would be great if you and Julian could do it together." his voice was hesitant at his last sentence.
Astrid’s smile never wavered. "I am fine with that, Dad. I promised to exceed your expectations, and I won’t let personal issues get in the way." she assured him.
Desmond’s voice filled with gratitude. "Thanks, daughter." he let out with relief, having a daughter-in-law this smart makes him a proud father.
"Regarding the construction project, we have begun work. We would like you to inspect the site and ensure everything is going as planned."
Astrid agreed without hesitation, and they hung up. She stood up from her chair, beaming with excitent. This was the largest paynt she had ever received, and she was thrilled.
"Knock knock," ca in the sound from the door disrupting her victory dance, she quickly composed herself and sat back on the chair.
Samuel entered the room with a smile, "Miss... uh, Mrs. Logan," he started, but Astrid interrupted him.
"You can call
Astrid, I am satisfied with that," she said with a smile.
Samuel nodded, handing her a file. "Well, Astrid, this is a new offer that’s co in. It’s a significant opportunity, and I think you should consider it."
Astrid’s eyes narrowed as she took the file. "What is it, and why am I being considered?"
"It’s a special offer from the president," he repeated, his eyes locked onto hers.
Astrid’s eyes widened in shock, her words tumbling out in a jumbled ss. "Pre... president? Th... then... Why am I being given..."
Before she could finish, Donald walked into the room, a proud smile spreading across his face.
"Grandchild, you have made
proud. The building review was accepted almost imdiately by the governnt, and this caught the president’s attention."
Astrid’s eyes darted to Donald, her expression sheepish. "But, Granddad, it wasn’t designed by . Samuel did most of the work. I just helped with the review."
He nodded, his eyes twinkling with pride. "Yes, you did, but the review was from the beginning, and you also designed a new building for the Logans."
Astrid’s eyes widened in surprise, but Donald continued. "So, it ans you are capable. You will need to go see the president along with Samuel first thing tomorrow."
Astrid’s voice was laced with shock. "What?"
Donald’s smile grew wider. "Yeah, darling. You find your way through without my help, just like you’ve always wanted."
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