Chapter 2 Synchronising my phone with my car Bluetooth, I scrolled through the music section and soon 'Never give up' by Sia filled the air while I wait for the traffic light to turn green.I hummed along to the song, swaying my head from side to side as the feeling of liberation spread its warmth inside me.God knows how long I have felt caged in that relationship.When I confessed my feeling to Paul, I had been mentally preparing myself for rejection, knowing I have a low chance of getting his attention with all the stunning women flocking around him. So, imagine how surprised I was when I got his positive response the next day. Thrilled was an understatement. I felt like the universe had given me what I want on a platter of gold like I had won the lottery even though I didn’t deserve it. My mom and my only best friend Kira thought I had gone crazy when I went shopping even though I am struggling financially. I took my time getting everything Paul loves and even got groceries so I

Chapter 4Kira stared at me in anticipation. Her eyes shone as if she just won the lottery.‘We already talked about this a lot of times babe, I am not just cut out for this outing shit, okay?’‘But you need to unwind Lexi, you need to let off some steam,’ Kira whined.‘I can do that by going over some of the projects I have at hand, I will get over this engagement thing in no time.’‘You really won’t get out of this room, right?‘I am so sorry to disappoint you,’ I looked at her and gave her the most apologetic expression I can muster. She smiled as if nothing happened and pulled me into a hug.‘Since you don’t want to leave this house, then I would just have to stay my angel then, right?’ She mused and a sigh left my lip as I wrap my arms around her.‘So, what is it you are doing?’ She sounded excited and her eyes shone as she stares at me.‘I need to come up with some awesome designs that I would submit to ABM industries, they want me to do the interior designing of their new office

Chapter 6 Kira's car stopped in front of the extensive building exactly ten minutes before nine.‘You are one hell of a reckless driver,’ I scowled at her, but she shrugged her shoulder. ‘At least, my reckless driving got you here in time for your meeting,’ she unstrapped her seatbelt and got out of the car after me.‘I'll go in now. You should get to work before your boss screams off his head.’A ghost of a smile brightens up her features, and she pulled me into a hug.‘You've got this girl. Go show them what you are made of and win the deal, okay?’I shook my head–smiling. ‘Thank you, babe.’ I pulled out of her grasp and turn to make my way into the company.Having just a few more minutes to get to meet the CEO, I ran as fast as I can toward the elevator, my feet propelling me forward over the marble floor of the company’s lobby. With my gaze fixed on the door of the elevator, I silently pray for a car to stop on this floor as soon as I reach the metal door.To my relief, the door

Chapter 8‘Lexi,’ his husky, implacable voice pulled me out of my daze, and a deep frown marred my head.How did he know my name?Then I remembered that he’d scheduled this meeting with me, which means he must have found out everything about me beforehand. My brain lurched back into action when I recalled his greeting.Without looking at him, I greeted him, tilting my head a little.I felt his gaze slide over my profile, but I kept my attention trained on the file in front of me. My heart was racing in my chest, my stomach quivering madly until I was forced to start twisting the button on the wrist of my right sleeve.‘Shall we begin?’ He asked. The question wasn’t directed at me, but his gaze didn’t leave my face.The management team leader gets up and started to brief everyone on what the meeting was all about. Due to the bankruptcy my father faced over his company, I didn’t get the chance to go to college so I took online classes on interior designing to he Apparently, my job is to

Chapter 10I tossed and turned on my bed for the umpteenth time, my mind filled with his words.‘I need your help, and I need you.’He didn’t elaborate on exactly what he needed my help with but the deep meaning behind those who didn’t go unnoticed. He sounded like he was in trouble and desperately need someone to save him and that is what confuses me the most.What kind of power do I have? How can I help him? Why did he choose me of all the sophisticated ladies that would die to worship him?‘Argh, fuck it,’ I cursed, getting down from the bed. Sweat covered my whole body, soaking through my flimsy nightgown. I felt feverish suddenly as I made my way to the bathroom to have the sixth shower tonight. His words refused to leave my thoughts. Weighing down on me, the more I try to shove it aside.‘What the heck is that supposed to mean?’The cool water hit me hard, grinding my teeth as I forced myself to stay under it just to get my temperature under control. I slid down to the ground, r