Chapter 15

They grew up together, the three of them. But things happened along the way, and relationships got complicated

From a young age, Loraine had a thing for Isaac, trying several times to cross the line of just being friends. But isang, with his laid–back personality. would have shut her down ages ago if he did feel the same way Everyone thought they’d end up together

But then, three years ago, there was a shakeup in the Salter family, and isaac got kicked out. Loraine was quick to distance herself.

“Loraine and I are just friends,” he said, implying that whatever choices she made were up to her

Wesley sighed. “Wright, I’m out.”

Brittany ran into William before clocking out

“William

He had just finished a video conference and looked worn out Hmm, I heard you gave your byline to Sydney”

He was planning on talking to her about it. He didn’t expect Brittany to make that kind of move

Brittany was angry. Sydney was still strning up trouble behind the scenes, like she always did.

She didn’t have the energy to atque, and she didnt want to cause many trouble

“Wham, you seem busy lately is a because of me?”

She had some past issues, and Wimbrought her in If the consortium found a handle onher and it affected his future, shed feel guilty

“Of course not “William shook his head, not understanding why Bettany would think that.

Brittany let out a sigh of releet. Willam, it’s getting late. I’m gonna head out”

Willam opened his mouth, as if he

Brittany left the office and received a call from Hannah on her drive home. By heard you and Sydney are working at the same company”

“Yeah”

is she giving you a hard time?”

Hannah asked this after reading the chat records from their college alumni group chat. Sydney had beenboasting in the group that she was family with Mr Sater from Gundeur Capital so everyone had to suck up to her

Hannah reted her eyes “Mr. Salter was a very cold person. Did he even know who Sydney was?

No

Brittany knew Hannah was hot headed, and if she found out what Sydney had been doing, she might lose her cool

“Bri, if she dares to mess with you just tell me. I’ll set her shuaight?

Britany rubbed her temples, parked her car, and got out.

“There’s a dimer party at the Field family’s tomorrow night I’m going “

“What?

but when her coworkers looked at her she quickly apologized and moved to the hallway with her phone “Are you nuts? With all the drama between you and Lore,

f

give me my mom’s keepsake

knew how much this mattered to her She choked up, then finally said, “Alright, ill get an

you realy dont

you tomorrow No arguments. Otherwise, I’ll get

was warned about getting

started to

finished talking

you luagha idea how exhausted lam. That strict boss has been breathing down our necks.

be passing

boss? Was she

to remind Hannah that

the mats cold stare, so he

looking doesnt mean he’s a good

said he found a job. But it might not be the recruitment invitation from

ogrumbled, “What’s your husband’s

is

met him yet. When are you going t

before she could fresh saying his full name,

it sh coff due to

phone! it turns off

Nathan was numb

to meet a pair of icy eyes. She froze.

and wondered why no one had warned her that he ‘strict boss‘ was

you think your workload isn’t heavy enough? You have time to chat on the phone during work hours?”

tried to defend herself. “Mr. Saher, don’t worry, I will

is

he left, Hannah felt drained

Hannah changed her phone

complaining I

when she saw the message, complaining about the

dinner just as Isaac came

“Back home, let’s eat”

noticing Brittany sitting by the dining

pulling out a bank

What’s tha

“Your living expenses.”

be a sham, but she’s still doing all the cooking and grocery shopping. It’s only fair

hesitate: “Once I get paid this month, il cover

Whatever you want.”

retreated to

a dinner party but she didn’t have one,

took Brittany

intended to rent a dress, but

I can’t have you

The dress perfectly showcased her stunning figure, her waist so slim that seemed as if it could be grasped with one hand. Her

beautiful person I’ve ever seen Promise me you’t

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