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.

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

bed and staggered to the toilet. She almost fell over as she squatted. Unsteady, she made her way to the sink to wash her hands. Then she caught a glimpse of

barely recognized the 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 her lipstick

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

How did he even feel like doing anything with this face

then, Mikayla's phone blinked twice. A text message popped up, making her hand tremble and almost drop the phone. It

died right after sending the message. As she turned to leave the bathroom and get back

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

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

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

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

for her awful screams, he thought. After

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