Ivery's POV. I looked away, avoiding his gaze. " Yes, we have a deal," I replied in a low tune with a tinge of sadness, even though I don’t want to do this I have no choice but to agree to it. "That's good. Get prepared, your time starts now. Tick! Tock!" he sang as he walked out of the room. In less than thirty minutes, I was ready. My heart was pounding as I stood in front of the mirror, applying the last touch of makeup on my face. I have never worn this much makeup before. I was worried that I might look ridiculous. I turned to face the mirror, surveying my appearance. I was wearing a long black gown, a hat, and sunglasses. I barely recognized myself, I hoped that no one would recognize me either. As I stepped into the sitting room, I locked eyes with him. He scanned my body with his eyes, from my head to my toe, He smiled. "Perfect!" I heard him say. One could mistake it as a whisper. He grabbed his car key. Facing me he spoke," Let's go", he said, walking towards the door
Ivery's POV. Franco's head snapped up as I approached, his eyes narrowing as he took in my expression. Our eyes met, and I felt a chill run down my spine as I saw the wariness in his eyes. I took a deep breath, steeling myself for the worst. I walked toward Franco, my footsteps echoing in the empty hallway. My heart pounded in my chest as I tried to think of the right words. I could smell the faint scent of his breath. I cleared my throat, the sound reverberating off the walls. "Please," I said, my voice barely above a whisper. "I need your help. I need a maid for my mother. She needs someone to help her, and I don't know what else to do.""I can't grant you what you request," he said, with his gaze fixed on his lap. I could see the set of his shoulders, stiff and unyielding. He made no move to look at me, even though I was right in front of him. "Please," I begged, my voice cracking with emotion. "My mother needs someone to care for her, she's too weak to do it on her own." I tri
Ivery's POV. I blinked as I opened my eyes, I witnessed the sunrise, and I could feel the beaming ray of sunshine and positivity. The sun shone through the window, as I stretched my arms above my head. I stood up and walked over to the Window, I pulled back the curtains, revealing a stunning view of the mountains, I stood there for a moment taking it all in. It was a beautiful sight. The warm sun caressed my skin as if to welcome me to a new day. The sunlight danced on the grass, creating a kaleidoscope of colors that filled my eyes with wonder. I closed my eyes and tilted my head up to the sky, letting the sun's rays bathe my face in warmth. The air was still and quiet, and I felt a sense of peace wash over me. It was as if the world had stopped for a moment, and I was the only person left. My stomach growled, demanding attention. I stepped outside my room after I had brushed my teeth. As I stepped out, the smells of pancakes and coffee filled my nostrils, I could hear the sizz
Ivery's POV. I kissed his cheeks, which made him glanced at me baffled. “The paparazzi,” I whispered to him. He quickly understood the message, as he put his arms around my waist and returned the kiss. My breath hitched at his movement. The camera flashed at our faces, capturing the moment. The sound of camera shutters was relentless, clicking like an army of crickets. The flash of the paparazzi's cameras was blinding, and our feet seemed to pound the pavement like a drumbeat. I felt the hot breath of the crowd on the back of my neck, and the warmth of Franco's arm around my waist. I smelled the scent of the city, the exhaust from the cars, and the sweet smell of food from a nearby cart.We walked arm-in-arm, as we tried to push our way through the crowd of photographers, but they pressed in closer, snapping pictures at every turn. I stumbled on my heels, feeling off-balance and unsteady. Franco's hand brushed against my waist, his breath hot against my neck. My heart quickened a
Ivery's POV. I felt a mix of emotions – comforted by his strength, yet uneasy at the sudden intimacy. We sat there, side by side, as we answered each question as best we could. "We are not planning on having kids now," Franco said. His words tumbled out of his mouth like a waterfall, rushing to get out before the timeout ran out. We got to our feet, keeping our composure as we made our way to the car. The reporters continued to shout questions at us, but we ignored them and kept walking. When we reached the car, we quickly got inside and shut the doors. As we closed the door behind us, I turned to face Franco. The silence felt heavy, like a blanket smothering us both. "What was that all about?" I asked, my voice trembling. But he raised a finger to his lips and hushed me. "Shh." His voice was barely a whisper. "The walls have ears." I took a deep breath, trying to steady my nerves.The rest of the journey passed in a tense, silent bubble. I gazed out the window, watching the lush
Ivery's POV. I took a deep breath and tried to clear my head. I knew I was letting my hormones get the better of me. I had to stay sane and focused. I couldn't let myself get swept away by memories and emotions. I had to put those feelings aside and focus on my reality. I can't have feelings for Franco, Never. I couldn't let myself fall for him, no matter how much I wanted to. It was a fool's errand, a recipe for disaster. He was cruel and selfish, only thinking of himself. He would never be able to love me the way I needed to be loved. I couldn't let myself get swept up in his charm, no matter how tempting it was. I had to stay strong and resist the temptation.The stress of it all was giving me a headache. I needed a break, a moment to relax and clear my head. I closed my eyes, hoping that sleep would come and take me away from the turmoil of my thoughts. I slept off. Suddenly, I was jolted awake by a loud bang on the door. I sat bolt upright in bed, my heart racing. I could hea
Ivery's POV. I stood up, my anger rising to the surface. I had a first-class degree in business administration, and I wasn't about to let my voice be silenced. I cleared my throat and spoke up, my words ringing out with authority. "Hold on, a minute!” I interjected, my voice trembling with emotion. “I know you all have put a lot of time and effort into these plans, but there's something we're not considering. Have you considered the environmental impact of this project? I'm concerned that the construction will hurt the surrounding area, and I think we need to address that.”As I spoke, the room fell silent. The bright fluorescent lights overhead cast a harsh glare on my face, and I could feel everyone's eyes on me. My cheeks flushed with heat, and I could feel my heart racing in my chest. But even in the face of all that, I felt a surge of pride. I knew I had something important to say, and I was determined to make my voice heard. I felt Franco's gaze on me, and for a moment, I thou
Ivery's POV. I knew that asking Franco about the conditions in the meeting room would not be the right time or place. I decided to wait until we were in the car. As we walked out of the room, I could feel his hand on my waist, his touch warm and reassuring.A jolt of electricity seemed to run through my body. I tried to suppress the shiver that ran down my spine. I tried to keep my composure, but I could feel my cheeks flushing with heat. I was trying to keep it together, but I couldn't help but feel the electricity in the air between us. My senses were on high alert, and I could feel every little detail around me.We drove home in a comfortable silence, the air between us charged with an unspoken tension. The occasional brush of his hand against mine sent a thrill through my body, but I did my best to remain calm and composed. The silence was soothing, and I felt a sense of calm come over me. When we finally pulled up to the house, I felt a sense of relief. As soon as we walked int