Throttled Lauren Asher Novels & Stories

It was…prepared. “Nolan,” he said, extending a hand briefly. “Mr. Storm’s assistant.” Laurel didn’t shake the hand right away. Her fingers twitched at her side, but she kept them clenched, her eyes fixed on the man next to her. She knew the name, Asher Storm. She didn’t need an introduction. His name had been seared into her memory the moment everything fell apart. Storm Capitals. The funds. The scandal. His name was the name at the top of every contract, the signature on the last document she had handled before everything went to hell.

Wala nang lakas si Thalia na magluto, kaya nag-order na lang siya ng takeout. Asher, as usual, had to work overtime and had sent her a message beforehand. His company was still in its expansion phase at bahagi ng trabaho ang overtime. Matagal nang nasanay si Thalia sa ganitong klaseng routine, pero hindi siya masyadong naaapektuhan. After a while, Asher finally arrived, his suit now a little wrinkled from hours of work. He stood at the door for a moment, taking in the silence that filled the house.