Chapter 16: Trouble in Paradise

Her eyes were blurry as she walked quickly down the sidewalk trying to find a taxi. Chloe could feel her heart beating fast and the adrenaline burning in her veins.

When she finally found a cab, she got in without looking back as if she was running away. She was only able to breathe again when she realized the car was taking distance from that restaurant. From him. Her mind was a terrible mess with a mix of unknown feelings.

Chloe reached Bailey Industries' building in minutes. When she was ready to lock herself in her office, Brianna came running asking what was wrong.

"Chloe, what happened? Why are you pale?" Brianna was worried.

"It's him, Bri…" Chloe said tearful.

"Come on, seat here and tell me everything!" Brianna pointed to the chair.

Chloe closed the door and seated in front of her friend, with her head down. She told Brianna everything that happened, including Victor's disgusting proposal. Brianna listened to that carefully, and her facial expressions made clear what she was