Clara's POV"Your boyfriend was here yesterday, and I allowed him in because he said he had a surprise for you. It wasn't easy getting him past all those guards, so you really owe me." He clarified.Ivy's mouth dropped open as the revelation struck both of us.Ivy snapped, "You idiot," and smacked the back of his head. "So you are the one who let him in, how could you?" She said, She was still slugging his arm."Come on, did I do something wrong." He talked while deflecting all of Ivy's smacks with a single hand."You-shouldn't-have-let-him-in," Ivy said, smacking him in his sentences."I see you woke up on the wrong side of the bed today," said Jeremy. Raising from his chair, he fled from Ivy.Marcus came in, so I didn't have much time to get over my astonishment.Marcus said, "If not for the girl who forgot she had a job," as he walked up to our table.The other workers became terrified of him, and as they all walked to their stations, the room gradually began to empty."There has b

Derek POVI massaged my neck softly as I sat back in my chair. This has been a stressful week, and I had another busy one. Everyone has only been able to provide justifications, and I cannot handle ineptitude.I thought about that girl from two nights ago again. I have no idea what occurred that night. I should have recalled her that night if I could recall anything. She was incredibly seductive and difficult to overlook.She was seeking my money, and she had failed at it. Therefore, I needed to stop thinking about her.Luke came to my door and knocked."Your mother phoned, sir. She responded, "You must bring a girl home; it's time to fulfil your half of the bargain." He said.I averted my gaze.I said, "Tell her I'm busy." "Also, let the architects know I want to view their restoration plans right now."Luke said, "Sir, they still have one more week to work on that project.""Alright, let them know that I'd want to view it by the end of the day.""Just to wrap up, Madison is ready. I

Derek POV"I was beginning to believe you were sleeping here since you didn't have a residence." Granma pretended to chuckle.Madison seemed uncomfortable and unsure of her response.I said, "I suppose I should drop you off at home."I got out of my sofa.Grandma said, "You should remain, son. I have something important to tell you." "You may have her driven home by one of the drivers." She recommended it.With a nod.Maddison followed me to the door."Having you here tonight was a pleasure." My lips found hers.I waited until the vehicle was securely filled with her. I stood outside in the chilly wind until the driver had left the yard.I knew I would get an earful as soon as I walked back inside the home."What were you thinking? Her name contains the word mad." Lucy gave me a shoulder smack. I said, "Well, she just happens to be what I like."Lucy said, "And when he chose to drop out of medical school, I believed my son was a failure." At me, Lucy shook her head. She escorted her

Clara's POVIvy assisted me in moving the load. It was almost time for us to clock out by the time we had completed folding all the clothing and doing the other tasks.My feet hurt as Ivy and I left Maddison's apartment."After this, I find it unbelievable that we still have to stand in the bus. We can probably both agree that it's about time for one of us to start dating someone wealthy." It was Ivy.I dragged my steps and said, "I'm banking on you for that; I have horrible luck at love.""That's only because you reject every man who even bothers to smile at you." She responded.Awaiting the elevator, we waited.Marcus stopped me in my tracks and said, "Clara." Then I pivoted."I need you to steal the boss's tuxedo before you clock out." I need you to deliver it; it has been at the dry cleaners." He gave guidance.I knew whose boss he was talking about, and my heart pounded, ready to burst out of my chest. Didn't I already have enough of an issue with him earlier? I was sure now tha

Clara's POVMy mother and Katy were in the kitchen baking cupcakes when I got home.My luggage fell out the door. I waved at Mom and Katy in response.I was emotionally and physically exhausted.I needed to speak to someone because if I said the word "pregnant," my mother would slap me across the face, not to mention the fact that I had lied to them about being pregnant.Ivy's number was in a phone book I had from years ago, so I took my mom's phone to my room and punched it in.My phone still hasn't been replaced."Hello," I said as soon as Ivy responded."Hey, how are you?" Ivy enquired.I breathed in deeply. It was going to seem absurd even to try to explain this.I said, "I told Derek I was pregnant."Ivy kept quiet.I started by telling the remainder of the narrative.It was uncommon for even Ivy to be left speechless.I wait for her response, nervously biting my nails.I don't see what you are scared about based on what you just stated. This is ideal for you since he wants you t