Chapter 15 Garrett responded with a low hum and immediately had Jared arrange for a few obedient maids to come over that night. When he returned to the master bedroom, Carlos was just walking out. Carlos was a doctor, and more easygoing than most. “I’ll head out now. Her recovery will take time. Oh right, … Read more
Chapter 14 “Look at what you’ve done! Adri looks thinner every time I see her!” Carlos thought for a moment and then couldn’t help but add, “She’s mildly malnourished.” Garrett’s face darkened instantly. Malnourished? His woman? That would be a laughingstock. He immediately called up the two maids who usually looked after Adrienne at the … Read more
Chapter 13 And her health wasn’t great. She’d been on medication for years. The doctor said she couldn’t take emotional shocks. Adrienne had even learned massage techniques just to help ease her pain. She suddenly felt her throat tighten, unsure of what to say. Corinne immediately sensed something was wrong. She turned to Garrett, who … Read more
Chapter 12 Her tactics with Ernest were smart. A few compliments inflated his ego and made him feel like a hero. So when he saw her struggling with the contract, he didn’t hesitate to sign. Forty minutes later, the car pulled up outside Willard’s home. He grabbed the contract and got out. “This is one … Read more
Chapter 11 “Ms. Norton, don’t forget to give me a call. You young folks have a lot to learn.” Adrienne smiled. “Of course, of course!” By now, they were in the hotel lobby. Coincidentally, Garrett and his companions stepped out of another elevator. Two close friends stood beside Garrett. One was Carlos Decker, a doctor, … Read more
Chapter 10 Willard laughed too, but there was no warmth in it. He wasn’t like the others. He’d worked at the Melendez Group’s upper levels. Adrienne smiled along, then excused herself to the restroom. Standing before the mirror in the women’s restroom, she looked at her pale reflection. Her forehead pulsed with dizziness, and she … Read more
Chapter 9 Adrienne’s steps paused for a few seconds before she slowly walked out. The elevator doors closed behind her. Jared felt so relieved. He swallowed hard. “I’ll look into it right away!” To find out why Adrienne was here, and she was with Willard. That man had once nearly kissed her by force. Garrett … Read more
Chapter 8 Standing in the office in simple jeans and a white blouse, she looked like a delicate lotus in clear water. “Mr. Gibson.” She called out softly. If Willard dared to try anything else, she would quit on the spot. But Willard only snorted and gave her a once–over. “3,000 dollars a month. You’ll … Read more
Chapter 7 She took out her phone and called him. As usual, he didn’t answer. So she called Jared. “Mr. Hinton, where is Garrett?” “Mrs. Melendez, Mr. Melendez is on a business trip. He won’t be back for three days.” For the past three years, she had only been able to know Garrett’s schedule through … Read more
Chapter 6 Chapter 6 Her lashes drooped. She looked unwell. Terrence nudged some food toward her. “Your sister got up at five to cook. Adri, did you know I work at the Melendez Group? My supervisor is always sucking up to the boss. Yesterday, he even yelled at a young woman in our department. I … Read more