SCARLETT'S POV
  I was lost in my thoughts as I read through mother's Journal. 
  She was a great philanthropist and as her only daughter, I have been enjoying the fruits of her good deeds during her lifetime.
  I couldn't help but wonder if I would ever be able to live up to her reputation or sow half of her good deeds during my own lifetime. 
  She was really great and though I have no memories of her, or rather, I didn't know who she was since she died after my birth, it still feels like I've known her for long. Maybe because she left me in good hands and took extra measures to guide me right even in death. I feel really indebted and grateful to her and I wish I could see her again _ even if in my dreams. 
  I knew I couldn't rest until I bring Harriet down and make her have a taste of the deadly poison she made, decades ago. Slowly and surely, I would certainly achieve my goals. 
 I am sure she would be getting a hit soon but this is only little compared to what's coming after her.
  She thinks she could bury the past and go ahead to live life as the wife of my possibly clueless father? And be a darling mother to her children after taking mine away from me? I scoffed. What pretty dreams she has... 
  I would have Lexi dig deeply into her soon and oh, I am greatly convinced that there would be much dirt to find on her.
  I closed the journal and blinked back my tears. 
  Memories of what transpired with Imogen earlier flashed through my head and anger surged through my veins. As far as I am concerned, I haven't done any ill to that half-sister of mine, yet, she keeps provoking me. If she lets me descend on her with the same wrath I have for her mother, she wouldn't last a day.
 I looked back at mother's Journal and gently caressed it, willing my anger to subside.
  Soon, I placed it inside the secret, hidden drawer beneath my desk and locked it.
  A knock came on my office door afterwards and I inhaled and exhaled slowly, hoping it wasn't Palo Bryant. I was already exhausted from spending too much time with just him today and I certainly wasn't ready to see those dangerous pair of eyes again. At least, for today...
  "Come in," I said. Lexi was probably still at my father's office, seeing how she didn't ring me to inform me someone wanted to see me.
  The door opened and I heard the sound of footsteps hurrying in. I raised my eyes to the door and my eyes and mouth widened at the sight of my best-friend, Skylar.
  "OMG! Sky, is it really you? Or am I dreaming?!" I cried, sprinting off my seat and hurrying to meet her embrace across the large office.
  "Oh my sweet sugar! I have missed you so much!" She cried as we fell into each other's arms in a tight embrace. 
  Tears of joy and gratitude easily rolled down my cheeks and that was when I realized that I have felt practically alone and heavily burdened ever since she traveled back to Australia. It was a fact though that I feel greatly burdened. But with Skylar here now, I would at least have someone to share my tears, fears and excitement with. 
 Damn! Just how much I have missed her.
  "You good-bad girl!" I sniffed. "You didn't tell me you were coming today!" I gently hit her back several times and she laughed.
  "I am sorry, my sugarplum. But if I did, I wouldn't be getting this exact reaction from you now. And I wouldn't be realizing you missed me so much that it brought out the dramatic side of you." She said and we both laughed from each other's shoulders. 
  After some more moments of embrace and joyful screams and tears, we let go of each other and I directed us to sit on one of the high back sofa in the office.
  "Sugar, you are glowing! Tell me honestly how you've been faring, adjusting, eating and sleeping. Yo even living in this new life of yours. I want to know every damned-thing." She eagerly said and I smiled.
  "Slow down girl," I chuckled. "I will tell you everything. But first, tell me how you got here? Did you arrive on your own? Where's Mom? Did she also come with you?"
  Lexi arrived in that moment and she brought tea and biscuits, which was very much appreciated.
  Skylar laughed as she went on to fill me in on the details and how she arrived here. 
  "Ashton did?" I was surprised but also grateful that he could be kind enough to bring my friend to the company to see me, especially after the drama with Imogen this morning.
  I felt reassured once again to know that at least I still have a decent enough sibling afterall. But not withstanding, I didn't forget my foster Mom's advice to be careful and not trust anyone completely _ most especially Harriet's children as they were her blood regardless and could still be easily manipulated by her.
  However, Ashton seems to be rather great at avoiding her manipulation. Well, I would see about that for now. Only time will tell eventually...
  And so Sky and I went on to discuss other details. She complimented on my office which I had redecorated to my taste. I was glad it got her approval which meant it was good. 
  Then I told her about Palo Bryant. His new position in the company and how he was making me feel.
  Skylar teased me and jokingly remarked that she was rooting for whomever I wanted between my legs amongst both men _ Palo Bryant and Chairman Kwan of Song and Kwan group.
  "Oh, Sky." I laughed. "What if I find myself wanting both men?" I jokingly retorted.
  "Then that's gotta be a really crazy situation. But you just gotta follow your heart, bebes. And not just your body, otherwise, you would get confused as we both know these men are dropdead gorgeous. They are literal walking temptations." She seriously advised and I nodded in agreement. 
  Palo was just being a handsome flirt and KK had obviously not made any personal hit on me. So it's better not to get ahead of myself and ruin things. 
  I am no longer the Scarlett Grey of Australia. I am now Scarlett Heidi Grey of Birmingham City; the only daughter of the late Paige Grey and the eldest and legitimate child of the chairman of the formidable JP's Enterprise. 
  I can't afford to fool around. I reminded myself; not when my mother's murderer was still breathing fine and living fine and definitely she wasn't fooling around too, knowing my existence has become the bane of her own existence. 
  "Come on, Sky. I want to introduce you to my Dad," I smiled at her.
  Moments later, I had introduced my Dad to Skylar and he seemed to like her and approved of her stay with me for as long as we both want. He already approved that some time ago anyway, he only just reaffirmed his promise.
  Surprisingly, father asked if Skylar would be interested in working at the company during her stay and Skylar was glad to say yes. Father had smiled in acknowledgement and asked her to submit her CV later with her choice department of interest and after proper review with the human resources department, if she fits for her choice role, an appointment letter would be sent to her email.
  Skylar's excitement at this news had been over the roof. And so was mine. 
  And as much as I would have loved her working in a position not too far from mine, I knew the rules must be followed and it was best that way. Otherwise, chaos were bound to occur.
  I had thanked father before we left his office and he had assured me that he would come home for dinner today, as there was an announcement he plans to make to everyone's hearing.
  And personally, I am looking forward to it...