Novels by Mercy Jane

"What was that look, Rose? The tension between you and Mr Robinson was off the charts," Karl whispered dramatically as he hurried to catch up with me on the way back to my desk.I drew in a deep breath and closed my eyes for a moment, trying to calm my nerves. Leo had corner me the entire presentation, questioning and challenging every word I said. What should have been a straightforward two hour presentation had turned into a relentless back and forth that stretched to almost four. Luckily, I had studied every single detail of the materials Mr Mike had given me, so I had answers for every challenge he threw my way."And the way he was looking at you,"Karl went in, clutching his chest. "Like he was angry but secretly impressed at the same time."I hit him lightly on the arm, unsure whether to laugh or get irritated. "Stop it. That is all in your imagination."I started packing up my things, eager to leave, but Director Mike appeared right in front of me."Mr Robinson wants us to join

"Rose, you're a blessing!"Karl, our team leader, exclaimed, practically glowing with excitement."Have you noticed? Ever since Rose joined the team, were been getting praised left and right."I laughed softly and lowered my gaze, slightly embarrassed. "You're exaggerating. Maybe it's just because this project happens to be in my area of expertise, so the presentation came out smoother than expected.""You're too humble for your own good!"Mia teased, earning laughter from everyone. Then she leaned closer with sly smile. "And you never even told us your ex-husband was a billionaire!"My eyes widened, and a knot twisted in my stomach. Since the day I left Leo, I had told no one about my past. I buried it all and quietly started over."Billionaire?" Karl's brows shot up. "Where did you hear that? Rose has never mentioned anything like that.""That's exactly it,"Mia said. "She's never said a word about once being a billionaire's wife. Can you imagined how wealthy her ex must be?"I forced

"You humiliated her?"Leo's voice was sharp, slicing through the air the moment he stepped into the room and learned what had happened."She started it,"I shot back, refusing to shrink under his glare. "if she had not provoked me, I would not have reacted."Leo's eyes were flat and unreadable. He had always been impossible to decipher, like a slab of marble that refused to crack. I prided myself on being able to read people, but never him.His gaze shifted to the bedside table where the divorce papers lay untouched."I will sign them,"I said quietly. "But I need you to hear me out first. Just once. After I tell you what I need to say, if you still want me gone, I will leave and never show my face to you again.""So what is it?"His voice carried a flicker of impatience that made my stomach twist. My courage begay to fray.I knew his greatest vulnerability was the thought of having a child of his own. It was pathetic to rely on it, but I had no choice. If there was any hope of saving our

I gripped my bag tighter, fingers digging into the strap as I stepped out of the hospital. My breath came in short, uneven gasps, and my legs hesitated for a moment before I could move forward.I raised my hand to call a cab, but a sleek black car eased to a stop at the curb. My knees stiffened. I froze. Every muscle tensed, and my bag slipped slightly in my hands. I recognized the car before the door even opened.My husband's driver stepped out before I could move. He opened the back door with a smooth, practiced motion, head dipping slightly in acknowledgement.Leo sat inside, still as the leather around him. One knee rested over the other, hands folded loosely in his lap. His gaze did not flick away pinning me in place.My throat tightened."Leo.... why are you here?" I whispered, barely audible.The scent of a woman's perfume hit me immediately. I swallowed hard. That was not my perfume. The fragrance pressed in, as if the car itself was breathing the presence of whoever wore it.