Grove

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'he should be more than thrilled with this' clarity sat her black desk in her father's company and flicked the pen between her fingers while reading over her design and ideas for mister Carnell. 'this needs to be given to dad to oversee. He will still send me to the meeting but he won't let it pass unless he has overlooked all of the details. He needs to do his own fucking designs. I have my own company to run' clarity pushed her black leather chair back and stood up grabbing her design. Without realising, clarity dropped the information needed for the meeting onto her office floor and walked out closing the door on the way. Walking up the wide pristine hallway to the office, clarity stopped as Steven approached "afternoon clarity" "afternoon Steven. How are you?" "Very well. You must be ecstatic" "am I missing something?" Steven knocked on the office door "ENTER" Steven opened the door and let clarity enter before him. Clarity instantly gave her attention to her father then looked around the room. Josephine put on a fake smile just like Luke. "Clarity it's wonderful to see you" "hi" "hi? That's a little rude" "I'm sure she is just in shock Luke. We had a wonderful honeymoon and we are expecting" clarity held back her eye roll while Luke smirked out of sight of Thomas "dad, the design you wanted to see" "actually, Josephine will be taking over this design" "of course she is. She is the next in line to take over the business" 'of course. That's why he married her and knocked her up' "I understand you have put a lot of time and effort into this but Josephine is now back and it will relieve pressure off of your shoulders" "of course. I'm sure In future she will come up with her own designs" "of course" "fantastic because I have been waiting for this day. Its been kind of you to have me here.." "clarity, there is no need for jealousy. We know you two dated.." "and thankfully split due to his cheating ways. Now you have your daughter home.." Thomas swallowed with worry "I will be handing in my resignation" "clarity, let's speak about this" "oh thanks, but no. Josephine has it handled... Right?" "Of course she does" clarity put on a sly grin "of course. Well, I wish you the best".
"Josephine, Luke and Steven. Leave my office" all three walked out while Thomas stood up. "Clarity.." clarity let a small laugh slip "it's always been her. You really think he loves her. No. He loves your money. As soon as he found out I was second in line like the rest of my life, he went to her. You won't change my mind. You three can live this perfect life. Because to you, I'm just a child" Thomas threw his pen on the table "to you, I have always been the one in her shadow and you only used me because she was gone. Thanks. I will clear out my office".
"Clarity.." clarity walked towards the door while Thomas filled with sadness "it's not like that. It's a step in the door" "you are right. It is. A door that doesn't put me last. Like every other moment of my life. Good luck... Dad" without allowing Thomas to say another word, clarity walked out with a smile on her face "well.." "take care Steven. I'm sure you can assist her.. no more of my designs. Ouch" "your sister.." "married a cheater that only wants daddies money. Im aware. Show that sly smirk to someone else. And your dick is small" Steven laughed as clarity walked off while Luke clenched his hands. Clarity entered her office and factory reset her computer before she grabbed her bag. Noticing a piece of paper on the floor, clarity bent over and picked it up. 'the extension details of the design. Unlucky you will never see this' clarity threw it in her bag and grabbed the photo of her mother. Making sure she has everything of hers, clarity walked out with her head high. "MISS CLARITY" clarity internally grinned as Sonia rushed her way.
"Clarity?" "I apologise, Sonia. As of today I don't work here anymore" Thomas walked out and looked between clarity and Sonia while Josephine and Luke waited in the office "but you are the only one that knows the computer system" Thomas inhaled a deep breath "well, my sister is back now and as she is the one that's taking over, it's her position" "shes stupid" Thomas's heart sunk "unfortunately they see it as I'm the one that's not intelligent enough but that's okay because I have my own plans in life. All she has done is steal my designs in the past and he has believed every word" Sonia embraced clarity "please.. catch up for a beverage with me" clarity showed a gentle smile as she pulled away. "I'd love to. It's been incredible working with you over these years. Being her shadow isn't what mom and I had in mind for my life" "you are never in her shadow. Let her have that money hungry man" "he's not worth it. And he has no movement" Sonia laughed as clarity winked her way. "Shine bright, clarity. A woman of purity just like your mother" "thank you Sonia. Always so sweet. Good luck and if you ever need a position in the future, maybe we can work together" "I look forward to hearing what you do" "shine brighter than the shadow they expect me to be. Take care" "you too".
Thomas rushed clarity's way as she walked to the front doors. "clarity. Stop please. I'm not trying to push you out. It's a chance for your sister to grow within the company" "well I sure hope she doesn't stuff it up for you. Daddies little princess and all" "this jealousy.." "it's not jealousy. I could never be jealous of a little minded girl who has no life skills. She couldn't even pass year eleven. That's on you now. Thanks but I will make it on my own" clarity walked out leaving Thomas with his heart in his throat. 'i know she took Luke from you and I know you feel I don't love you just as much as Josephine but I do'. While Thomas walked back, Josephine entered clarity's office. "Finally, shes out of here. Thankfully I have everything I need" Luke chuckled "of course you do. You have always had more.." Josephine slammed her hands on the desk. "THAT LITTLE FUCKING BITCH RESET THE COMPUTER. I AM GOING TO FUCKING DESTROY HER. I HAVE NOTHING. NOTHING NOW" Thomas entering with his hands in his pockets, he looked directly at Josephine. "you are to start fresh. You told me you have it all handled and I have taken your words on board. I do hope you haven't lied to me, Josephine" "of course not dad. I have it handled" "good. Then make your profile and get started. I'm sure you can do it without destroying her like you said. You have a very important meeting tomorrow" worry flashed across Luke's face showing Thomas the truth. "and luke, this is a business. Leave her to do her work" luke kissed Josephine's cheek "I will see you in a couple of hours" "I look forward to it". 'i don't. I can't fucking stand her' luke walked out with Thomas and shut the door. "Well?" "I'm leaving. I have to go see my boss" "do that" 'he has been arrogant towards me since I slept with Josephine when I was with clarity. Marriage is the first step. As soon as Josephine takes over, I will be divorcing her and taking the lot. I have no care for her at all'.
Clarity got in her black BMW and drove away from the company with a smile on her face. 'this time you won't have me to give you what you need. Daddies little princess can do it all on her own..' clarity looked at the screen as her phone rang. 'eek, Damian' "Damo, what's the go?" "Chirpy for a girl stuck.." "oh no. I'm free. Guess who returned with her precious husband and a baby on the way?" Damian laughed "dad gave her my design. What a damn shame she doesn't have the paperwork to back it up" "you didn't?" "Not on purpose at the start but I have it with me now. And I quit. Daddies little girl is about to find out how hard he can be and won't have my designs to keep her moving forward. So?" "Tomorrow night. We need to celebrate your freedom" "let's do that. Get everyone together?" "Sounds good. Let's make it ninety one at six" "sure. See you then" "bye" "bye".