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.

splitting headache hit her. The classic hangover, she thought. If she didn't

herself out of bed and staggered to the toilet. She almost fell over as she squatted. Unsteady, she made

all over her face. Dark smudges under her eyes-was it mascara or eyeliner?-and her lipstick was smeared

recall. She remembered a top male escort and then some wild, suggestive moments flashed through her mind. Frustrated with herself, she yanked at her

face of mine last night? Must've been so hard

up, making her hand tremble

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

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 a smile. Despite the mess, she still

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

night," Juliet said, handing the cash to the

My tip? If it weren't for Carlos asking

all night. I'd never have come inside if it hadn't been for her awful screams, he thought. After making sure Juliet was fine with a cold glance,

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