All Chapters of Too Close To Handle: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

"You haven't changed a bit. From high school until now, you still dress the same. How do you expect to get a boyfriend like that?" Tiffany remarked, looking her up and down. Abigail glanced at her friend. As far as she could recall, Tiffany didn't use to dress this way in high school or college. She used to say that it didn't matter what they wore as long as they were comfortable, that it was all about how one carries oneself. But now, it seemed Tiffany had changed 360 degrees; even her clothes and the bag she carried were branded. Abigail knew that Tiffany's family was affluent. It seemed she was the only one who remained unchanged over time."Come, I'll introduce you to someone," Tiffany said cheerfully, taking the young woman's hand and leading her to the table where James was seated."I met him earlier while touring the cruise," Tiffany explained, stopping in front of James."James, I want you to meet my friend, Abby," Tiffany introduced. "Abby, meet James," she said, turning to l

Tiffany and James were shocked by Abigail's sudden action. She delivered a strong slap to the man's face, tears streaming down her cheeks."Leave my cabin," she demanded firmly."What did you say?" James inquired."Get out of my cabin. I paid for this place," the girl yelled. But her shout didn't intimidate James. Instead of James and Tiffany leaving her room, James dragged her out of the cabin and pushed her to the floor. James wasn't satisfied with just ejecting Abigail; he even threw her suitcase out after her."Are you tallying up your expenses on me? How cheap," James remarked before slamming the cabin door shut. Abigail heard the laughter of Tiffany and James inside her cabin as she tearfully gathered her belongings.Where could she possibly go? The cruise was already at sea. What, would she jump into the ocean and swim back to the pier? These thoughts crossed the young woman's mind as she stood in front of the railing, on the deck of the cruise ship, watching the fireworks whil

In addition to the group wedding that was the highlight of the cruise's Christmas event, a notable auction also took place in the cruise's casino, attended by businessmen known not only in the corporate world. The auction was one of the event highlights of that cruise. As the auction began, the first item up for bid was a Moussaieff Red Diamond, which is exceedingly rare."Is that the Moussaieff diamond?" Abigail exclaimed in surprise, gazing at the ring that was the first auction item."Do you know about that red diamond?" Edward asked in disbelief. He did not expect the young woman to be knowledgeable about it. Tiffany and James, who were behind the two, were also surprised to hear Abigail's remark."Of course. I work for a jewelry company; it's the bare minimum for me to know about these things," said Abigail. Although everyone treated her as just an office maid, she knew about the jewelry they made, especially since Ulrick Jewels was one of the most famous companies producing high-

When Abigail accepted the young man's hand, he suddenly pulled her close, causing her heart to race. He looked straight into her face, his gaze intensifying the turmoil in her chest. She knew she had just met the man and shouldn't trust him. Yet, it felt as though her own heart was betraying her."I am warning you. I am about to kiss you," Edward declared to Abigail."I – I might be bad at it," Abigail said. But she couldn't finish what she was saying when the young man captured her lips. Their mouths met hungrily as he pulled her closer. This time his kiss was passionate and devouring, a fierce meeting of lips that left them both gasping for air. It was a kiss that spoke of intense desire and raw emotion. Abigail did not resist as Edward carefully laid her down on the bed and his lips still locked on hers. He his lips on her as he was unable to fight that feeling of being drawn to her. Those lips are the sweetest. He thinks he is lost in the sensation.His touch sent electricity cou

"What kind of nonsense is this, Abigail? You're actually going to marry my uncle?" James said in disbelief. They were in the garden at that moment.. After Edward informed his father about Abigail's pregnancy, he took her to his family home to introduce her to his father and brother. When Edward revealed his intention to marry Abigail, Bernard spoke with his son, privately, he is still in awed about what found out especially about Edwards marriage he never spoke about it. They didn't even know that he is seeing someone. Consequently, Abigail stayed in the garden, looking for fresh air as she felt stifled inside.When she arrived, she was greeted by the scrutinizing looks of Edward's family, especially his brother and father. Who could blame them? She is plain looking and the type of woman like her has zero percent chance of becoming Edward's wife, the president of a large group of companies. She is definitely not even close to the caliber of Edward's past girlfriends, another reason th