Chapter 30

"I'm wondering if I can make enough money to pay for your wedding. Maxius said with a bright smile.

Mikayla had never tried to hide her relationship with Jaxon, and Maxius, despite being abroad, was aware of it, but he wasn't up-to-date with the latest events in Xosa.

"I'm not going to marry him!" Mikayla said, as if recalling something from long ago. Maxius was surprised, but a flicker of unnoticeable hope flashed in his eyes. But it lasted only for a moment before Mikayla crushed it. "You'll find out soon enough who I end up marrying," she added.

Maxius' eyes went dim at that. After a long pause, he piped up, "Sure

"I asked you to come back and help because I need your support through this tough time," Mikayla went on, not noticing how Maxius's mood had shifted.

When it came to business, Maxius hid his emotions and shared his thoughts after listening to Mikayla. There are risks, but it's doable. The tough part will be the early stages. Some of our local tech isn't quite there yet. Let me think...

In the freezing winter, a warm bed was a luxury. Juliet tossed and turned, trying to find a comfortable position.

Juliet finally opened her eyes, clutching her head as a splitting headache hit her. The classic hangover, she thought. If she didn't desperately need to pee, she would

fell over as she squatted. Unsteady, she made her way to the sink to wash her hands. Then she caught a glimpse of herself in the mirror and

mess, and her makeup was smeared all over her face. Dark smudges under her eyes-was it mascara or eyeliner?-and her lipstick was smeared badly. She looked like a real-life version of a horror movie

last night?' Juliet tried to recall. She remembered a top male escort and then some wild, suggestive moments flashed through

feel like doing anything with this face of mine last night? Must've been so hard for him!'

blinked twice. A text message popped up, making her hand tremble

leave the bathroom and get back to bed,

the door shut. "What's that escort doing here? What the heck! I was out of it last night, but seeing hirn in broad daylight is so awkward. He's my first, after all!' she shouted in her heart. She glanced at herself in the mirror, brushed her hair, and flashed

royal blue purse without counting it. After closing the purse, she felt

Here's your tip. Thanks for last night," Juliet said, handing the

looked at the money, furious. My tip? If it weren't for Carlos asking me to make sure

awful screams, he thought. After making sure Juliet was fine with a cold glance, he walked

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