LOGINAmber“Mr. Lambert, I assure you this property is worth every penny. The location alone gives it an edge over others in the market. It’s only a fifteen-minute drive from the central business district, and the neighborhood has been developing rapidly these past few months. You’d be buying into potential growth, not just land.”I paused, waiting for a response. On the other end of the line, the client hummed thoughtfully.I leaned back slightly in my chair, adjusting my phone against my ear. “Trust me, Mr. Lambert, this isn’t just a smart purchase… it’s a strategic one. You could easily double your return in less than two years if the market continues at this pace.”He gave a small chuckle. “You’re persuasive, Miss Amber. I’ll think about it.”I grinned. “I’ll take that as a good sign, Mr. Lambert. I’ll send you the details by email shortly. Thank you for your time.”As I ended the call, a soft knock sounded on my office door, and Marcus walked in with his usual confident stride.I blin
Skylar“Skylar, I swear if you don’t talk to him right now, I’m calling the police!” Amber’s voice blared through the phone.I pulled the phone slightly away from my ear, wincing at the volume. “Amber, calm down. What’s going on this time?”“What’s going on?” she repeated, her tone sharp. “What’s going on is that Xavier is in my apartment… again! He’s pacing around like some kind of bodyguard and won’t even let me leave because I said I was going on a date with Marcus! I can’t even breathe in my own house!”I sighed, rubbing my forehead. “Oh, not again.”Honestly, I was tired. Deep down, truly tired of the endless push-and-pull between those two. They acted this same way at my wedding. One minute, they were fighting. The next, they were acting like nothing happened. Then they’d fight again, and somehow, I was always the one stuck in the middle trying to fix things.Why couldn’t they just either break up for good or get back together already?“Skylar, are you listening to me?” Amber sn
SkylarThree months later…The soft knock on the door stirred me awake, and I couldn't help but smile the moment I opened my eyes.This was finally it… the day I had been waiting for. Yes, you guessed right… it was my wedding day!I jumped out of bed, feeling my heart race with excitement, and hurried to open the door.Standing there, with a mischievous grin and bright eyes, was none other than Amber.“Good morning, our beautiful bride!” she sang dramatically, her arms spread wide. “Ready for the biggest, happiest day of your life?”I couldn’t help but laugh. “I was born ready.”Amber squealed and wrapped her arms around me tightly. “Oh, Skylar… I’m so proud of you. I’ve watched you fight through storms, pick yourself up when life knocked you down, and still manage to love with all your heart. You deserve every bit of happiness coming your way.”Her words hit deep, and I hugged her even tighter. “Thank you, Amber. You’ve been my sister in every way that counts. You stood by me when I
Cole“What do you mean the company will no longer be funding me?” Rufus’ voice thundered across the room.“Exactly what you heard, Sir,” I said calmly. “The board of directors agreed that the company can no longer allocate monthly funds to you. The money you’ve been receiving was only meant for shareholders, and since you don’t hold any valid shares anymore… well, that privilege doesn’t apply to you.”Rufus’s face darkened. He looked like he’d just been slapped. “You’re joking,” he said in disbelief. “The Buckman Corporation belongs to this family! MY family! You think a bunch of old men can sit in a boardroom and decide to cut me off?”Before anyone could stop him, he reached for the glass antique vase on the nearby shelf and slammed it to the floor. The sound of shattering glass filled the room, followed by his ragged breathing.I didn’t flinch.In fact, I kept my face perfectly composed, especially with Grandfather sitting quietly on the couch nearby, his walking cane resting besid
Amber“Amber, you need to be very careful with men,” Xavier said firmly. “Sometimes they can have ulterior motives… especially when you least expect it.”I blinked at him, trying not to laugh. Was he been serious right now?Rolling my eyes, I crossed my arms and gave him a look. “Wow, really, Xavier? You’re giving me ‘boy’s advice’ now?”He frowned. “I’m just saying…”“I have everything under control,” I interrupted, my tone calm but sharp. “Marcus is my business client. We were talking about business. So where is all this coming from?”Xavier’s jaw tightened. He looked like he wanted to argue, but I wasn’t done yet.“And besides,” I continued, tilting my head, “we’re not even together anymore, remember? We’re just friends now. So… why do you care so much?”For a second, he just stood there — mouth slightly open, no words coming out. Then he closed it again, exhaled, and looked away.“I’m just looking out for you,” he muttered, rubbing the back of his neck awkwardly. “That’s all. I kn
AmberI checked my watch again and sighed deeply. “Patience, Amber. Just have patience.”I took another sip from my glass of water, trying not to lose my composure. The client I was supposed to meet in this restaurant was already twenty-five minutes late.Twenty five whole minutes.I wasn’t usually this patient, but this deal was too big and important to just walk away from. Still, if I waited another five more minutes and didn’t see him, I would leave. People who couldn’t respect time wouldn't possibly understand how to efficiently run a business, no matter how rich they were.To distract myself, I pulled out my phone and called Skylar. She picked up on the first ring.“Amber! You sound stressed already,” Skylar teased.I groaned. “That’s because I am. Can you believe this man hasn’t shown up yet? It’s been almost half an hour, Sky. Half an hour! Not even a call or text. Some of these clients think they’re gods, that people should wait around for them. If this deal wasn’t so importan







