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.

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 have gladly stayed in

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

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

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

this face of mine last night?

making her hand tremble

phone died right after sending the message. As she turned to leave the bathroom

was out of it last night, but seeing hirn in broad daylight is so awkward. He's my first,

and walked past Elvis, grabbing her handbag. She pulled out a wad of cash from her royal blue purse

tip. Thanks for last night," Juliet

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

he thought. After making sure Juliet was fine with

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