Novels by Toria's Write

Chapter 050Lola's POVI stared at Leo, then at Mia, trying to understand how the two people sitting in front of me had somehow managed to keep this from happening."Wait a minute," I said, pointing between them. "You're telling me that the man you've been talking about all this time is Leo?"Mia covered her mouth, laughing. "I was just as surprised when I found out he works with Zack."I turned towards her. "You mean the same Leo who met you at the grocery store?""Yes!"I looked at Leo again. He was leaning against the chair with an irritatingly satisfied smile."How did you even meet?"He shrugged. "I was buying groceries."I gave him a look. "That's not what I asked."Mia laughed. "He bumped into me. Then we started talking, and he asked for my number."I turned towards her. "And you didn't think to mention that he was Zack's assistant?""How was I supposed to know?" she replied. "He never told me where he worked."Leo raised a hand. "In my defence, she never asked."I shook my he

Chapter 049Zack's POV Leo noticed the way I was smiling foolishly when he came in later with Felix; he stopped at the door and looked at me."Something funny?""No.""Then why are you smiling?""Am I not allowed to?"Leo glanced at Felix. "He's smiling again. This is becoming a regular occurrence."Felix laughed.I pointed towards the empty chair. "Sit down before I change my mind about giving you a position here."Felix immediately became serious, although the amusement remained in his eyes.Leo started explaining the company's structure, and I listened as he went through the different departments. Felix asked a few questions, and I was pleased to see that he was paying attention.He wasn't as inexperienced as I had assumed. He simply needed guidance and an opportunity to prove himself.For the first time, I felt comfortable having him in my office.And when he addressed me as Zack instead of Mr. Thompson, I didn't correct him.Later that afternoon, I stepped out of my office to at

Chapter 048Zack's POVI never thought I would be the kind of man who worried about how another person felt, especially when it came to family. For years, I had convinced myself that keeping my distance from Felix was the easiest way to deal with the changes in my life. I had lost my mother, and watching my father build another family had never been something I knew how to accept.But after our conversation in Switzerland, I began to see things differently.Felix had been a young boy looking up to me, hoping I would accept him, while I had spent years making him feel like an unwanted guest in his own family. He had never asked to take my place. He had only wanted a brother.The thought was uncomfortable, especially when I remembered some of the things I had said to him over the years.I had been so busy protecting myself from a situation that wasn't his fault that I never considered how much my attitude might have hurt him.When we returned home, I decided things had to change.Felix

Chapter 047Lola's POVThe days following Anna's little sickness drama were surprisingly peaceful.After all the noise she had made in the hotel lobby, I expected her to find another reason to cause trouble, but she kept her distance. She barely spoke to Zack, and whenever we crossed paths, she acted as though I wasn't there.Honestly, I wasn't complaining.I had enough problems of my own without volunteering to become the main character in another one of Anna's performances.Zack, on the other hand, seemed to have discovered a new hobby: spending every possible minute with me.Whether we were having breakfast, attending meetings, or walking through the hotel, he always found a reason to be close. Sometimes, he would simply reach for my hand under the table, and other times, he would whisper something that made me struggle to keep a straight face in front of other people.I wasn't used to this side of him, but I was beginning to like it.Very much.And just when I thought he couldn't

Chapter 046Zack's POVI looked at Lola, who was still sitting on the edge of the bed, watching me curiously. "What happened?" she asked."Apparently, Anna is sick."Her expression changed slightly. "Oh."I picked up my jacket. "I need to see what's going on."Lola stood up immediately. "I'll come with you."I wanted to tell her to stay behind, especially after everything that had happened between her and Anna, but I knew she wouldn't appreciate being treated like someone who needed to be protected from every uncomfortable situation. Besides, I had no intention of leaving her alone after what happened earlier."Alright, but don't let her provoke you again," I warned.Lola gave me an innocent smile. "Who, me?"I shook my head. "Exactly. That innocent expression is what worries me."She laughed, and we hurried downstairs together.The moment we entered the hotel lobby, I noticed a small gathering near the reception area. My father stood beside Felix's mother, while Anna sat on one of the

Chapter 045Lola's POV For a second, I stood completely still, unable to believe she had actually slapped me. My cheek stung, and I slowly turned my face back toward her. She looked furious, but there was something else in her expression too. She had expected me to lower my head, apologize, or perhaps burst into tears. Hehehehe! She had just subscribed to my premium madness. "How dare you speak to me like that?" she snapped.I looked at her hand, then back at her face. "You just slapped me.""And I can do it again if you don't learn to respect me."I let out a short, disbelieving laugh. "Respect you? You think respect means allowing you to hit me?"Before she could answer, I stepped forward and slapped her back.Hard.Lola is back! It feels so good to be back!Anna stumbled a step to the side, one hand flying to her cheek. Her mouth fell open, and for the first time since I had met her, she looked genuinely shocked."Don't you ever put your hands on me again," I said, my voice shak