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.

as a splitting headache hit her. The classic hangover, she thought. If she didn't desperately need to pee,

as she squatted. Unsteady, she made her

woman staring back at her. Her hair was a tangled mess, and her makeup was smeared all over her face. Dark smudges under her eyes-was it mascara or eyeliner?-and

some wild, suggestive moments flashed through her mind. Frustrated with herself, she yanked at her hair and paced

crap! How did he even feel like doing anything with this face of mine last night? Must've been

message popped up, making her hand tremble and almost drop the phone. It

the message. As she turned to leave the bathroom and get back to bed, she froze. Standing

hirn in broad daylight is so awkward. He's my first, after all!' she shouted in her heart. She glanced

her handbag. She pulled out a wad of cash from her royal blue purse without counting

Juliet said, handing the cash to the man standing

furious. My tip? If it weren't for Carlos asking me to make sure she was safe, I

he thought. After making sure Juliet was fine with

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