Share

Chapter 7

Author: Ruby
last update Last Updated: 2025-11-03 19:30:12

Sophia POV

Monday morning arrived far too soon.

I stood out in front of the skyscraper of Hayes Global once again and the glass wall reach through Manhattan sky like a symbol of strength.

I was able to see myself in through the reflection of the wall, I was wearing white blouse, beige trousers, twisted hair, and all trying either not to tremble.

Apart from my first day at Hayes Global, today was also the day form where I can work more harder and change our lives.

All the I was excited about my job, the only think that was bothering me is WORKING WITH Damien Hayes.

Ahhh!!!

The lobby buzzed with subtle productivity, people carrying off their laptops, beeping telephones, ascending and descending lifts, like the harmony of making things happen.

I met Claire at the entrance, she is the same woman I met during my interview

“Good morning, Miss Rivera. Mr. Damian Hayes asked me to bring you up personally.” she spoke in all calm professionalism,

Of course he did.

As the elevator door open int
Continue to read this book for free
Scan code to download App
Locked Chapter

Latest chapter

  • Gilded Hearts   Chapter 7

    Sophia POVMonday morning arrived far too soon.I stood out in front of the skyscraper of Hayes Global once again and the glass wall reach through Manhattan sky like a symbol of strength.I was able to see myself in through the reflection of the wall, I was wearing white blouse, beige trousers, twisted hair, and all trying either not to tremble.Apart from my first day at Hayes Global, today was also the day form where I can work more harder and change our lives.All the I was excited about my job, the only think that was bothering me is WORKING WITH Damien Hayes.Ahhh!!!The lobby buzzed with subtle productivity, people carrying off their laptops, beeping telephones, ascending and descending lifts, like the harmony of making things happen.I met Claire at the entrance, she is the same woman I met during my interview“Good morning, Miss Rivera. Mr. Damian Hayes asked me to bring you up personally.” she spoke in all calm professionalism,Of course he did.As the elevator door open int

  • Gilded Hearts   Chapter 6

    Sophia POVThe skyscraper of Hayes Global enterprises towered over me, so tall that it almost felt like Brooklyn could have been on another planet.The mirrored glass sheets caught the morning light, reflecting the cold Manhattan sky, polish and intimidating.I smoothed my blazer, adjusted the strap of the folder, I was carrying. Taking a deep breath, I started making my way towards the building.As I reached near the main revolving door of the Hayes Global, the world tilted or it was just me who froze there, I saw a man came walking towards me fastly, coffee cup in one hand, phone in the other, not even looking where he was going.Before I could move out of the way.Splash!!!!A hot liquid poured down on my blouse. I gasped, feeling the sting of it deep through the thin fabric as a brown stain spread across the pale material.“Oh, hell!!” he muttered, finally looking up.I blinked at him; he was tall, well dressed with dark messy hair that somehow looked perfectly intentional.His ey

  • Gilded Hearts   Chapter 5

    Sophia POVGraduation day is finally here!!It was just as easy, like the end of a marathon I had been running for years.My legs weren't tired, but my heart was full of pride and relief, but a peculiar humming sense of uncertainty was there, like, what should I do next? I got a few offers at some big firms, but it wasn't paying me enough as it should according to my qualifications.Sweeping all the thoughts away, my hands jumped towards my dress as I pulled the zipper on my black gown. The fabric felt heavy against my skin. And of course, Mama was there to help me out.Brushing away the edges of my hair with the same tender care that made me feel ten years old again"You will get it all wrinkled", she said, in case you move. The tears were blinking out of her eyes.Nick was leaning against the door-frame, with crossed arms, and an old familiar smile.“Finally, Sophie. Your grandma's energy has paperwork to prove it.”I laughed, biting my lip and rolling my eyes, choking on the sound.

  • Gilded Hearts   Chapter 4

    Damian POVThe following morning, I had a hangover. The hangover headache made me remember what happened the night before all of a sudden.The champagne bottles were poured out on the espresso table.A line of sequined dresses was in the main guest bedroom.This is my normal morning.I rolled my eyes. I ran a hand down my face.I looked for my phone and put my hand forward to unlock my phone.I could see the messages, the alerts, the hundreds of phone calls and texts coming across the screen. That put me right back on the front page every week in the tabloids.Above all, these headlines were the most important."Golden Playboy Damian Hayes Leaves Exclusive Club in a Drunken Rage, Almost Runs Over Paparazzi.""Hayes Heir Spotted with Two Women, Again."Despite experiencing the most severe headache I have ever faced, I found myself smiling at the headlinesThey consistently portray it as more severe than it is, as if I've truly killed someoneBut the reality is, I simply had a late nigh

  • Gilded Hearts   Chapter 3

    Third-Person POVThe paper shook in Edward Hayes’s hand, though not because of his age.Even at the age of eighty, his hold remained firmHis fingers paled against the stained newspaper as he looked at the headline."Notorious billionaire heir Damien Hayes was seen leaving the club with two models at 3am."The page's pictures had cockiness, like his grandson wearing sunglasses and driving a Lamborghini at night, the same smug smirk that curled his lips that we had grown up with.Another scandal. Another disgrace.“It’s good publicity,” Catherine, Damien’s mother, spoke.“Tabloids love him. People love the drama.”The noise of the paper striking the oak desk shattered the quiet like a gunshot. The high ceiling carried its echo as both his children flinched.“Good publicity?” Edward’s voice lashed out, sharp and steady.“Is that what we built this empire for? So Damian can make a mockery of it with every headline?”Michael, Damien's father, tightened his jaw, though his face remained ex

  • Gilded Hearts   Chapter 2

    Damian Hayes POVI have many names.The golden boy, the Hayes heir, the spoiled brat who never learned what responsibility truly is.Damien Hayes, the playboy.Damien Hayes, the spoiled brat. Different people, different opinions.It all depends on who you ask, I guess.But I prefer to be unbothered by these.I know who I am and what I am..I am on my way to university, where my Lamborghini's engine roared beneath me like a predator, sleek and anxious, as I pulled into the university gates.The cameras were already there, vultures circling for their morning meal.Paparazzi at a college?Seriously?I know it's ridiculous, but they love me beyond measure; the poor bastards won't leave me alone.Flashes went off even in broad daylight, already to catch my smirk through the tinted windows.The music exploded out from the speakers, loud as well as unapologetic, plus the bass rumbled the stone walls of academia.As before, heads always turn. Some scowled, some cheered. A couple of girls wa

More Chapters
Explore and read good novels for free
Free access to a vast number of good novels on GoodNovel app. Download the books you like and read anywhere & anytime.
Read books for free on the app
SCAN CODE TO READ ON APP
DMCA.com Protection Status