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001

SHAYLE I almost turned back three times before I reached the doors of the conference room. The laughter and chatter spilling out from inside made me grip my coat tighter, fighting the urge to retreat to where I belonged. Four years at this company, and not once had I attended one of these “casual Friday gatherings.” But Laurel from accounting had cornered me earlier, insisting, “Shayle, you can’t keep hiding. Just come for once. It’s just snacks and drinks.” So here I was. I smoothed my blouse nervously and stepped in, immediately wishing I hadn’t. Dozens of coworkers mingled around the long table of finger food. Music played softly from a speaker. The smell of wine and laughter filled the air. Nobody noticed me at first. Nobody ever did. I kept my head down, hugging the wall as I tried to make myself invisible. Then a familiar voice cut through the noise. Carlos, my boyfriend. He was leaning against the table with a group of men from IT and two women from HR.

Last Updated : 2025-09-24

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SHAYLE As if having my boyfriend dump me after humiliating me was not enough, I now only had four months left to live. It was unbelievable but it was true. I spent the whole Saturday, sulking and trying to accept it. When evening finally came, I dragged myself out of bed to go visit my mother and Alina, my sister. The streets blurred. People laughed, headlights flashed and children ran past, but it was all distant. I could not feel anything except the hollow weight in my chest. I only stopped when my reflection caught me off guard in a dusty store mirror. My brown hair which I kept growing for so long just because Carlos loved long hair, now irritated me. My eyes were swollen and my lips were cracked. I looked bland. Was this what he meant when he called me a plain Jane right in front of everyone? A tear slipped before I could stop it. I wiped it away quickly and turned with heavy legs. I just needed to get home to my family. Maybe hearing Mum’s voice would help, or maybe Al

Last Updated : 2025-09-24

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SHAYLE Alina frowned, whining as she pushed her chair back. “This was supposed to be a nice dinner but you just had to come in and spoil it all. You can’t stand anyone being happy unless it’s you.” And then she stomped away, her heels clicking across the floor. Carlos followed after her, calling her name and trying to calm her down. His voice got softer as it trailed down the house until I could not hear them anymore. Now it was just me and Mum left. I stood slowly, my knees weak, and grabbed my bag from the chair. Without looking at her for another second, I turned and walked out of that house that no longer felt like home. The night air hit me in the face as I stepped outside. My eyes burned but I forced myself to keep them dry until I booked a cab. The car pulled up and I climbed inside, my chest aching with every breath. By the time I got back to my apartment, the dam inside me broke. Tears spilled down my face as I pressed my back to the door and slid to the floor. I ha

Last Updated : 2025-09-24

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SHAYLE I screamed. The sound ripped out of me before I could stop it. My hand flew to the door and I slammed it shut so hard the glass rattled. My heart was going crazy, hammering against my ribs like it wanted to break free. My legs moved on their own, carrying me back down the hall as fast as I could go. What the hell did I just see? No, forget what I saw. Why the fuck did I see it at all? I tried to breathe but my chest was tight. My heels clicked too loud against the floor, and I hated the way people turned their heads as I rushed by. I was so distracted, I didn’t even notice until it was too late. I slammed straight into someone’s shoulder. “Shit, sorry,” I muttered, stepping back, rubbing my arm where it stung. Then I looked up and froze. It was Carlos. And he wasn’t alone. A girl clung to his side, her hair shiny and her lips painted too red. She looked me up and down with a smirk that screamed judgment. Her laugh was soft but it cut through me. “Look at her. She’s

Last Updated : 2025-09-25

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SHAYLE I turned back to Lucien, staring straight into his eyes, and shook my head. “I can’t. I appreciate the offer, but I’m declining.” He leaned against the edge of his desk, picking up his laptop and quickly clicking on something, like I was some distraction to him. “Let me make myself clear. That wasn’t a request.” His tone dropped lower. “It’s a condition.” My brows pinched together. “Condition? What kind of condition requires me to work more when I just told you I want to resign?” Then he looked up, dropped the laptop, pushed himself off the desk and closed the space between us. His scent hit me before his words did. For a brief second, my chest betrayed me with a shallow hitch, but I shoved it down and locked my jaw. “You’ll work as my secretary for three weeks,” he told me, his voice firm, leaving no room for argument. “After that, if you still want to resign, I’ll approve it.” In my head I scoffed so hard I nearly laughed. He thought this was about money? That

Last Updated : 2025-09-27

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SHAYLEOh my god. He actually recognized me.The shock hit me as I blinked at him, heat crawling up my neck, and for a moment my tongue glued itself to the roof of my mouth.“Uh… I’m your neighbor,” I stammered out, clearing my throat way too late. “Next door.”The second the words tumbled out, regret stabbed me in the chest. What the fuck, Shayle? That was the best you could manage? Not a smile, not a smooth “yeah, it’s me,” but a nervous stutter like some middle schooler talking to her crush for the first time. He tilted his head, eyes roaming over me, calm and thoughtful like he was studying every detail. My stomach twisted. Damn it. Now he probably thought I was weird. Good job, Shayle. You’ve officially ruined your only chance of ever getting laid before you die. Carlos’s voice sneered in my head. You’ll die a lonely ass virgin.Biting down hard on my lip, I muttered a quick, “Sorry,” and spun on my heel to leave before I humiliated myself any more.But then his hand caught my

Last Updated : 2025-10-03

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SHAYLE There’s a reason people called Ma Jackins the best in town. Yes, because she was literally the best. I had no idea what to expect when she practically shoved me into her chair, clipped that cloth around my neck, and gave me a grin like she was about to reinvent me from scratch. My hands gripped each other on my lap as she dragged her fingers through my hair, humming like some woman who knew too much and was having too much fun about it. “Relax, sweetheart,” she chuckled when she caught the tension in my shoulders. “You’re in good hands.” That was what scared me the most. I closed my eyes and just let her do her thing. The sound of water splashing, her hands scrubbing my scalp, the tug of the comb, the snip of scissors; it was all background noise. I kept them closed as if opening them would jinx everything. I didn’t want to stare at myself halfway through and lose courage. She washed and washed and then dried and cut and straightened and curled. I just sat ther

Last Updated : 2025-10-03

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SHAYLE I immediately got up, tugging the side of my dress down with one hand, trying to hide the bit of skin that had risen when I stood. My knees felt weak, but I managed to look straight at him. His eyes were still on me, cold and intimidating, watching every move like I was a prey.I opened my mouth, ready to explain that no one had told me about the meeting, but he cut me off before I could even start.“Too busy getting a makeover?”A few giggles broke through the room. Quiet, but loud enough to make my stomach twist. My face burned.What the hell did he just say?I gritted my teeth and forced my voice out before he could continue humiliating me. “I wasn’t informed about the meeting,” I shot back, my tone firmer this time.Lucien finally looked away, the corner of his mouth twitching like he found my little defense amusing.I wished he’d stop there, but he didn’t.“Maybe,” he said smoothly, his eyes still on the papers before him, “if you weren’t too busy sulking about being du

Last Updated : 2025-10-04

009

SHAYLE If I knew my new look would land me in this kind of situation—where an arrogant, disrespectful fuckboy assumed I was trying to crawl into his bed—I would have stuck to my plain Jane self. Because this was too much. Too damn much. My mouth hung open for a few seconds before I snapped it shut, staring at Lucien like he’d grown two heads. “You’ve got it totally wrong,” I managed, clearing my throat. “I don’t find you attractive at all. And I’d appreciate it if you kept your clearly personal, sex life out of work while I’m here.” His brows lifted slightly, clearly taken back. I refused to give him another second of my attention since I was clearly pissed. Turning sharply, I walked out of his office with the manual clutched tightly in my hands. My palms were damp, my chest rising and falling too fast. I entered my new office, if you could even call it that. It was small, minimalist, and directly across from his. Just close enough for him to bark orders at me

Last Updated : 2025-10-04

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SHAYLE By the time I got home, it was almost eight in the evening. My feet hurt like hell. I could barely walk properly and had to take my heels off just to make it up the stairs. That son of a gun had overworked me to the core. I was starving, my back felt like it had been broken in two, and my brain felt like soup. I dragged myself down the hallway, clutching my shoes and my bag like a dead body, praying not to bump into anyone. I didn’t have the strength for small talk. When I finally reached my door, I pulled out my key, trying to unlock it, when I suddenly heard my name. “Shayle?” I froze. That voice. Oh no. I turned my head slowly toward the next door, and there he was. Kieran. Shit. My heart immediately began hammering in my chest like it wanted to break out. Why did we have to run into each other now that I looked like a sweaty raccoon after a twelve-hour shift in hell? I forced a nervous smile. “Oh… hey.” I quickly turned back to my door, hoping to escape, bu

Last Updated : 2025-10-05

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