Chapter 101: Pressure

Mrs. Jenkins Sr. had pulled Ximena Jenkins aside to discuss the success of a one-time collaboration, with a serious expression. "Ximena, you must secure this deal," she insisted. Other Jenkins family members merely smirked. They had no desire to see Ximena succeed. Her failure would benefit them greatly; they couldn't stand seeing her do well. Yet, they pretended to support her while secretly hoping she'd fail. Mason Jenkins didn't even bother to approach, lost in his cigarette, completely indifferent....