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“What’s going on with you?” Jake hissed. “You almost ripped my waist out of my body. You didn’t tell me everything about your former boss, did you?”I hushed him, pressing a finger to his lips. “You don’t have to say it out loud.”He sighed, then shoved my hand away. “Then at least tell me what happened back there.”God, I don’t know what to say. “It’s nothing. I’m just nervous to see him.”“Nervous? It was the way you reacted when he told you that she’s Bianca, whoever the hell she is.”“You heard her. She’s the ex-wife-now-fiancée. It’s weird, right? We should not talk about this, for now, Jake.”“It’s not weird. You are acting weird. Right now is the perfect time to talk. Did you sleep with him?” he asked straightforwardly.“What? No!” And I’m glad I didn’t.“Then what was that about? You committed fraud?”“No, of course not!”“Ms. Taylor?” A short-haired lady in a black dress suddenly interrupted. She was panting. “Excuse me.”“Goodness, Grace. Why are you running?” Jake asked.“G
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The dance began right after the auction. However, my mind didn’t seem to let go of Adam and his ex-wife, thinking about how they got back together. I remembered when Adam wouldn’t stop sending me messages when I left him. One day, he just stopped. Maybe he realized he still loved his ex-wife and ran back to her.“Looking for someone?” Luke asked, bringing me back to reality.“Uh, no. I’m looking for Jake.” I emptied my third shot of vodka and lemon.“He must be outside. Do you want to look for him?”“Uh-no, it’s fine. Thank you.”“Then, do you want to continue dancing?”“I thought you are not a party person?” I teased.“No. I’m really not.”I chuckled. “Okay. Be my guide.” I grinned, giving him my hand.He took me back to the dance floor. I wrapped my arms around his shoulders and let his hands envelop my waist. A romantic Ricky Martin song was playing in the air.“So, how long did you work for Cavendish?”“Two years.”“Why did you leave?”“I resigned.” Actually, I didn’t. I left. “It
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JULIAIn the morning, I came into my boss’s office, bringing him a cup of coffee, which I didn’t have to do, but of course, it was different now. Luke was far different from Adam. He didn’t roar at people, and he wouldn’t require me to work twenty-four-seven.My new boss grinned boyishly at the sight of the cup on his desk. Shaking his head with a smile, he stood and then drew out a thick red folder from the shelf behind him.While observing him, I noticed that his style wasn't different from Adam’s—a cream three-piece-designer suit, a Vacheron Constantin wristwatch, sleek brown leather shoes, and a casual pompadour hairstyle. He smelled of aftershave, soap, and strong mint.“Sit here,” he said softly, pointing out the chair in front of his desk.I did as I told, and Luke placed a red ring binder on the desk. It had the Cavendish Enterprises branding on the cover. I remembered holding those folders during my time with Adam.“And this is the floor plan from Cavendish’s architect. You c
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“I'm so sorry for what happened.” Jake sat on the couch next to me and then tried to hold me for another embrace, but I refused. I don’t deserve any comfort right now. I deserved it. I was precisely how Adam described me—selfish and immature.Luke offered a ride when he found me like a crybaby in my office. It was embarrassing, but I couldn’t do anything to take away the pain. He was now sitting quietly in my living room, but he called Jake and asked him to come. He probably didn’t know what to do with me.“I've lost him forever now.” I sniffed, then wiped my nose with a napkin.“Just what am I going to do with you?” Jake sighed in frustration. “I guess I’m staying here tonight.”I cried even more. “I'm getting him back,” I declared.“What?” Luke spoke this time. “Are you out of your mind?”“Yes, she is. She’s out of her mind,” Jake agreed. “And then what? What will happen if you take him back? He’s already engaged.”“He doesn’t love her,” I uttered.“Oh God, I'm so out of here.” Luke
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JULIAThese are the important documents we need for our trip to LA. Have you tried calling—” A knock from the glass door interrupted Luke from finishing his sentence. His secretary was standing at the meeting room door.“Excuse me, Mr. Alejandro. There's a visitor in the lobby, and he said it’s important. It's actually for Ms. Taylor, sir,” Ms. Craig informed.“For me?”Luke frowned as he gazed at me. “Expecting someone?”I shook my head. “Did he say his name?”“Oh, his name is Henry.”Henry. How did he know where to find me? “What did you say to him?” I queried. “We’re in a meeting.”“Ms. Craig, we're about to finish here,” Luke prompted. “Tell him to wait five minutes.”“Yes, sir.” She left.“It's okay, Luke. I could just meet him outside.”“Julia, it's eleven fifty-five. Take a break. Come to my office when you get back. And oh! Please contact Cavendish. I’ve got to tell him something about this project.” Luke grabbed the binders and stood up. He held the door open. “Julia?”“Oh, t
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The door attendant took her cashmere-made cardigan as she and Adam entered the restaurant. She whispered something in his ear while she was slipping her hands on his arm. Adam smiled slightly at her. My heart suddenly felt like a bomb that was going to explode at any moment.“Cavendish said he was traveling alone,” Luke spoke, “but he brought the blonde. This is interesting.”I rolled my eyes at Luke, heaving out a sharp breath. “Really now?”He chuckled, noticing my boredom. “No, seriously. You're so defensive. Who wouldn't notice her long legs?”“What is wrong with you?” I slapped his shoulders unintentionally.“Aw...” He grabbed his shoulders. “What? I was only joking.”“It’s not a good joke. Er… sorry about that. I almost forgot that you're my boss.”“I'm just so glad Jake isn't here. Sit next to me, Julia,” he instructed.“Why?”“Just do it. Cavendish’s fiancée's with him. Sitting next to me would look like you're my date.”“You are clearly having fun with this.”He laughed. “Why
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JULIAThe meeting began in the afternoon at the Ritz-Carlton—the hotel we had checked into along with the staff. Adam came, and fortunately, his fiancée didn’t. I was so nervous since he didn’t even reply to my message.What if ignoring it was his answer?Luke enlightened us about the contract, and then we were now officially in business with Cavendish Enterprises. They both signed the deal and sealed it for legalization. Adam’s company was going to be our contractor for the establishment of the new Hotel B in Los Angeles.As stated in the contract, they would be in charge of the resources, workers, and structural design. Adam initially showed Luke the plan for the new hotel, but we were still going to discuss it precisely with the whole team. My new boss still needed to meet Adam’s architects and designers when we return to New York.“It’s a great pleasure working with you, Mr. Cavendish.”“It’s mine as well. Thank you, Mr. Alejandro.” Adam shook his hand, and then the members of our
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JULIAI didn’t go to the site with Luke the next day. I stayed in my room, and fortunately, I needed to make gazillion calls and check the paperwork for the new hotel. I had breakfast and then ate lunch by myself. Luke and Adam would be working together at the site until the next day. My boss did not call, so I guessed it was fine.It was five o'clock when I finished the paperwork. I was suffering from a backache, but I still needed to prepare for the awards night in the evening. Henry hadn’t called yet, but I was preparing for the event anyway.I opened my suitcase and unfurled the only dress I could bring. It was a strapped, long, crimson-red dress. The neckline was a low V cut. I only wore it once, when Claire celebrated her twenty-first birthday. I would match it with my nude heels.I did not care if I look pretty in front of Henry, unlike before. However, he deserved a friend to be with him, and I didn’t want to embarrass him. He might be expecting an award, and I would be walkin
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