Mag-log inChapter Fifteen The Gala TrapAnnie's POVDinner was quiet. No one was talking between me and Grey. He sat across from me, focused on his food, barely looking up. Just the sound of cutlery and the soft hum of the room.Ever since that night when I asked about the picture, he hadn't been the same.I hadn't meant any harm. I wasn't snooping. I was just cleaning his room and happened to see a photo of a young girl tucked away in his drawer.But the way he reacted... like I had crossed some invisible line I didn't even know existed.I stole a glance at him, hoping he'd say something. Anything. But he didn't. His jaw was tight, his posture stiff like he'd built a wall between us and had no intention of tearing it down.I sighed quietly and looked back at my plate. Was it really that serious? It was just a picture... wasn't it? Or maybe it wasn't just a picture. Maybe that girl meant more to him than I realized.I lowered my gaze, suddenly feeling like I d
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Chapter Fourteen He Plays, She WorksAnnie's POVWe all ended up at a restaurant after Leo's birthday event, just to celebrate how smoothly everything went. The place was buzzing, everyone in high spirits, and I followed the group to a big round table."I can't believe the MD is actually giving us a treat," one of the girls said, shaking her head in surprise. "He's never done this before.""Maybe he's just impressed that Annie managed to get the whole Leo contract," another added with a sly grin.Christy leaned forward, eyes dreamy. "Leo is so handsome... Did you see how he looked at Annie during the event? I swear, if he looked at me like that, I'd melt.""Girl, you and everyone else," someone laughed. "That man could have any woman he wants."More laughter filled the table, and I just sat there quietly, pushing food around my plate.Everyone around me was going on about Leo. His smile, his style, how charming he was during the party. They were gushing
Chapter Thirteen Deals and DilemmasAnnie's POVI stepped out of the MD's office and walked briskly back toward the marketing floor, my mind already racing ahead of my feet.Mr. Leo Alexander Hart.Just the thought of his name tightened something in my chest. I reached my desk and immediately began packing my things in a hurry."Annie?" Christy's voice came from beside me, laced with confusion. "Why are you packing like someone's chasing a flight?""I need to step out," I replied, still stuffing my bag."Step out?" She frowned. "You literally just resumed today.""I know."She leaned closer, lowering her voice. "Where are you going?"I finally looked up at her. "I'm going to get Mr. Leo Hart's contract."Her eyes widened instantly. "Wait, what?!""Yes."Christy blinked like she hadn't heard properly. "Hold on. Isn't that Catherine's team's job? They've been bragging about that contract for weeks. They haven't even finished securing their other clients yet
Chapter Twelve Punishment In DisguiseAnnie's POVI walked into my workplace all smiles and ready to get some work done. I have been working as a marketer for a private company that hosts events for top officials, big shots, and even the government. Just name it. My job is to find more clients for the company and negotiate good prices with them.I love my work because it helps me meet people. Wealthy people. So you could say my work helps me build connections, although it comes with a price and it's not always rosy as it seems.It does have its own ups and downs, like meeting clients who are perverts. Some will even want to sleep with you before agreeing to work with you, but we always know how to handle it."Hey babyyy! I missed you so much!" I heard a loud, tiny voice from afar, and I didn't need a prophet to tell me who that was, Christy, my working buddy. She can be a lot to handle, but she's the best.Before I could turn to look around, she hugged me
Chapter Eleven MiraAnnie's POVAs soon as I stepped out of the company building, a black limousine stopped in front of me.A man in a black suit opened the door, and that was when I saw Grey’s mum smiling warmly at me.“Hey there, sweetheart. Can we hang out for a while?”I smiled and bowed my head slightly. “M–Mrs. James.”“Just call me Mum. You’re his fiancee. Practically his future wife.” She smiled wider. “Come on, hop in.”“O–okay…”I thought we were heading back to their house, but instead, we stopped at a quiet sit-out.“So,” she began, sipping her orange juice, “how is it going with Grey at his private house? You must have missed each other after being apart for so long. It’s the perfect place to reconnect fully again. I hope you like it.”“H–huh? Oh, yes. I love it. It’s beautiful. Honestly, I thought it belonged to a whole community,” I said smiling.“But Grey told me you gave it to him as a gift.”She smiled, drank some orange juice, and looked at me







