Zayn was an hour early to Amanda's workplace as per Oriaga's request. He sat on a couch in the lobby and caught the attention of a few people who didn't recognize him. Zayn's appearance was a bit conspicuous, with the black hat on his head.When the receptionist asked, Zayn explained that he had come to pick up Amanda, so they were not suspicious of the young man.Amanda had just gotten out of the elevator with Louisa and a few other colleagues, and she didn't take it seriously that Oriaga would send someone to pick her up. When suddenly, Zayn got up and called her name. Amanda was confused."Do you know her, Amanda?" asked Louisa.The woman paused momentarily, but luckily, she quickly remembered something. "Yes, you can go home now. Be careful on the road, Louisa.""Alright, see you tomorrow." They parted ways in the lobby.Amanda quickly approached Zayn, who had gotten up from the sofa."Who are you? Why did you mention my name?"Zayn had time to smile. "Mr. Oriaga asked me to pick

It's past eleven, but Amanda is still awake, cross-legged on a chair in front of a table with a mini-shelf with several thick books, a glass of hot chocolate with only a little left after taking multiple sips, and an open laptop. The laptop screen displayed the profile of someone who had recently managed to disrupt Amanda's life.The room lights had been left off, the nightlight by the bed was on, and the light from the laptop screen was enough for Amanda to see everything. She didn't realize that the bedroom door wasn't closed yet.The woman hovered down, and she read silently through each post until she stopped at the achievement section.Amanda snorted. She had just realized that her old friend had become a successful man as businessman of the fashion and jewelry brand 'Gregorious' over the past few years."I just realized he is no longer the Oriaga Niel I recognized. He's still the same, and he's just become more mature, handsome, and annoying." Amanda gulped down the rest of the

"Sir, you must attend an evening charity event today with the owners of 'Keihl and Diamond' at Hotel X at eight." Joana checked the iPad in her hand once more."Did you prepare a suit?" Oriaga was busy flipping through every page of the new jewelry magazine he'd gotten this morning, and he always got the latest issue every month because of his subscription."I have, sir. It will be here soon.""That's good. I'm still looking at the pictures here.""Are you interested in anything?" Joana stood beside Oriaga while he sat on the sofa in his study."Yes. I'm feeling a little really into the 'Diamond Hope.' It's wonderful, but the price is quite shocking.""I remember 'Diamond Hope' being one of the most expensive diamonds in the world, right?"Oriaga nodded. "Very true, Joana." He closed the magazine and placed it on the table. "I'd like an americano before I go to that charity event.""Of course, sir. I'll make them for you." Joana walked out of there.Oriaga leaned his back and head aga

"Amanda, why don't you get up even though the alarm on your cell phone keeps ringing?" Pamela reprimanded her daughter for being disturbed by the alarm that had gone off five times while Amanda was still lying comfortably on her bed. "Come on, get up. Or you'll miss work today, hm?""Mom. Today I—" Amanda's lips closed at just the right moment, quickly realizing that she had not yet admitted to the problem.As the young woman pulled back the covers and sat up, she found Pamela pulling back the curtains before opening the window to her daughter's room."Are you going to miss work?" Pamela repeated the question.Amanda shook her head. "No, Mom. I'm going to take a shower now.""That's good. I made toast with pineapple jam spread for you." She walked out of her daughter's room.Amanda swallowed. She saw again her mother's feelings so warm, further tormenting Amanda and making it difficult for the woman to be honest. She could only grumble and mumble."How could I hurt her little heart wh

Oriaga smiled after receiving the news that Zayn had sent his gift to Amanda's house. He stood on the balcony of his room smoking an e-cigarette, the smoke billowing away, occasionally trying to calm down by taking a drag without Grandma Gloria knowing.He was almost surprised when his cell phone rang and showed that Amanda's number was calling him. Oriaga could guess from the start the man's way of seeking attention was utterly unpredictable.Oriaga used a tug of war; he silenced the phone until the ringing ended, but it turned out that Amanda insisted on calling him again to ask for an explanation."Yes, Ms. Griscouv. I was so surprised when I got a call from you. Do you want to know what my expression is now?" He smiled amusedly."Stop saying nonsense, Oriaga. Don't give me anything.""Why? Don't you want that thing?""If I want it, I can buy this dress myself. You don't have to bother buying it for me.""Really? You already have a lot of money?" Oriaga laughed dismissively."I'll