تسجيل الدخولKayden's POVI had just walked into the company building when a few employees passing by greeted me. I simply nodded in acknowledgment as I made my way toward my private elevator.However, I stopped when I noticed Dahlia standing nearby, talking to a guy I didn't recognize but could tell was one of the company's employees.I initially wanted to ignore them and continue walking, but I couldn't. Not when I saw how casually she was laughing and smiling with him. Something about it didn't sit well with me.Ever since I'd arrived in Italy, I hadn't seen her smile or laugh like that. Whenever she was around me, she always had a frown on her face. I knew it was because of me, but seeing her standing there, laughing so happily with another man, irritated me more than I cared to admit.I clenched my fists in annoyance, and before I could stop myself, I found myself walking toward them. That's when I overheard their conversation."Dahlia..." The young man called, sounding nervous."Yes, Rhys?"
Kayden's PovWatching Dahlia hand over the food I'd specifically bought for her to the receptionist made me incredibly angry. However, that anger wasn't directed at her. I was pissed at myself.Things had never been like this between us.Years ago, she would have been thrilled to receive anything from me, no matter how little it was. Even if all I'd done was help her pick up something she'd dropped on the floor, she would blush in that adorable way that always made my heart flutter before thanking me with the brightest smile on her face.But now, everything I did seemed to disgust her. She couldn't even accept the smallest act of kindness from me.Where had it all gone wrong?I knew I'd been a jerk and a coward. I'd hurt her. I'd taken her first time, given her hope of something more, only to betray the trust she'd placed in me. I'd broken her heart by choosing someone else over her.After she disappeared, I'd nearly lost my mind searching for her. I'd tried every possible means of re
Dahlia's POVI stood in front of Kayden's desk, going through his schedule for the day while holding my tablet."Your meeting with the marketing team is scheduled for ten, followed by a conference call with the New York branch at eleven thirty. You also have a lunch meeting with one of the company's investors at one, and—"I paused, glancing at him.Kayden was sitting in his chair, but he didn't seem to be paying attention to a single word I was saying. His gaze was fixed somewhere ahead of him, and he looked completely lost in his own thoughts.I frowned. "Are you even listening to me?"His eyes immediately shifted to mine. "I am."I raised an eyebrow, clearly unconvinced."I just can't seem to focus because I'm hungry." He admitted.I sighed and shook my head. "Could you please try to focus on work, Sir? I'm only going through your schedule."I turned to leave, hoping that would be the end of it, but his voice stopped me."Dahlia."I paused and turned around. "Yes, Sir?""Have you e
Dahlia's Pov "K...Kayden." I stuttered, still in shock. "You're the CEO?"Kayden gave a slight smirk before leaving the window and walking toward me. However, I immediately took a step backward, wanting to put some distance between us."Yeah, I bought the company." He replied casually, as though it were nothing important."What?" I muttered in disbelief. "You bought the company? Why?!"I couldn't believe my ears. Why the fuck would he do that? I had been happy earlier, thinking he was simply going to leave, but now he'd not only bought the company but had also become my boss. What sort of sick joke was life playing on me?This was the very last person I wanted to work for. How was I supposed to live my life when I would have to see him every single day if I continued working here?This was insane!My mind immediately went to the wages I'd received, the additional compensation, Mr. Collins getting fired, and my job being reinstated. I had known that Mr. Collins wasn't the generous typ
Dahlia's PovI sat on the couch, staring at my phone with disbelief written all over my face. That expression had been there ever since I received the email from the company asking me to return to work tomorrow. Not only had my job been reinstated, but I had also received my previous wages along with additional compensation.I couldn't believe my eyes. There was no way this was Mr. Collins's doing. After all, that man was nothing but a monster, so there was no way he would suddenly become this generous toward me.Returning to the company felt like walking straight back into a nightmare I desperately wanted to escape, but it wasn't as though I had much of a choice. Finding another job wouldn't be easy. Even if I decided to wash dishes somewhere, the pay wouldn't be enough to support Miley and me. I wished there were other options besides returning to that company and having to face Mr. Collins every day, but unfortunately, there weren't.I placed my phone beside me and ran a hand throu
Dahlia's Pov Kayden had pulled me into a private office. The moment we entered, he locked the door while still holding my hand before walking over to the window and pulling down the blinds.I had been struggling to free myself from his grip, and I finally managed to jerk my hand away.Rubbing my wrist, I glared dangerously at him."What's the meaning of this, Kayden? You have no right to do this!" I spat.Kayden stared at me in disbelief. "Seriously, Dahlia? That's the first thing you're going to say to me? You're not going to explain what the fuck just happened out there?""Why do I need to explain anything to you? Just let me go!" I tried to leave, but he stepped in front of me, blocking my path."You're not going anywhere until you explain yourself." He snapped.I let out a disbelieving laugh. "And who exactly do you think you are to give me orders? You can't just drag me into a room and expect me to answer your questions!""Then stop avoiding them!" Kayden shot back, his jaw tigh







