Adrian's POV.My plan had backfired at me. What in heaven's name made me think asking her to pay for the room's entire cost would be the perfect payback.How is it that she knows just what exactly needed to be done to make me look and feel like the smaller person? I shut my eyes quietly there on the floor where I laid and blamed myself over and over again for not thinking twice about my actions.There in my conflicted thoughts, I fell into a deep sleep.I woke up the next morning with my body aching all over. I could never get used to sleeping on the floor as I had done last night and now, my body suffered the consequences of it.I sat up and tried to stretch my muscles on the floor where I sat still. My eyes darted to the bed and I realised she was not there anymore. As I wondered where she could have gone, I suddenly remembered that I had to get Jay from the hospital since he would be discharged this morning.I managed to pull my aching body up from the floor and moved to the ward

Jade's POV."Being late on your first day is not a good way to start miss Shelton." Said the lady who happened to be my superior the second I said my greeting to her.I had not seen her the first day I arrived so I knew nothing about her or what she looked like.Although because of how late I was, I saw a few staff staring at me like I had some sort of disease that meant I needed to be avoided. Some had smiles on their faces and the others did not even notice my presence as they were buried in their work.I ignored what their stares were saying to me and approached one of them for assistance. I needed to report to my superior and since I was yet to know my way around, I had to do what was logical, ask for direction.I was directed to another section of the office which had different cubicles carved out in it.I approached the lady I had been in search of and by God I was blown away by how beautiful she was. She could easily pass off for a model, she was that gorgeous.Her face though

Jade’s POVOn my way up to the boss’ office, my mind wouldn’t stop playing out the worst case scenarios and it made me feel nauseous. I cursed Miss Marilyn underneath my breath for keeping me in such excruciating suspense. I hated not knowing what to expect. I remember slowly losing strength in my legs as I approached his office. The floor I treaded on began spiraling in endless circles and the sound of my own footsteps became muffled sounds that echoed in my ears. Before I get a grip of myself, I was lost in the endless abyss of space.I don't know for sure how long I've been out but when I slowly peeled my eyes open, I found myself lying on a hospital bed. The smell of antiseptic accompanied by a little bitter undertones of artificial fragrance wafted its way into my nostrils and made my stomach turn. I’ve always hated hospitals and I see I’m no way near liking it. I looked at my hand and I noticed the IV needles pierced into my skin. “how did I end up here? Why am I here’ I aske

Jade’s POV.“And if you can afford a law suit with the company for breach of contract, then I dare you to turn in that resignation letter.”I didn’t give a hoot about anything else he had said that night but these words kept ringing in my head like a broken record. ‘What breach of contract was he possibly talking about?’ I asked myself as I flipped through the pages of the file he had thrown at me. It contained my employee records. As I read through the pages, my mouth dropped down to my jaw and I felt a piercing pain rush through my heart. He had me by the throat and there was absolutely nothing I could do about it.I had totally forgotten all about the contract and now my hands are tied. I sank into my seat as I felt the tears form in my eyes. ‘Why the f*ck am I crying?’I wiped my eyes with the back of my hand and exhaled. ‘This is only for a while. The contract is to last for a year, right? You got this. You can do this, Jade.’‘He wants to see you break but don’t let him get to

Jade’s POV.After my episode with Miss Antonio, I asked to be excused so I could go home for a change but instead of a short break from work, she asked me to take the entire day off.In her words, “Don’t think I’m letting you off easy. But my hands are tied. So just take the rest of the day off and make sure that by the time you return, you’ll be giving me no more headaches.” “Giving me a day off is not necessary ma’am. I am well rested and only need to have a quick change of clothes.” I replied.“Miss Shelton, between the two of us, who gives the orders?” she asked, glaring at me.“You ma’am.”“Now when I say take the rest of the day off, you take the day off, no questions asked. Unless you want me to make working here a living hell for you for refusing to follow my orders.” She threatened and I smiled to myself.“My life is already a living hell here.” I mumbled.“Did you say something?” “No ma’am.” “Well? Go going then. I’m getting tired of seeing that face of yours and I have t