ting you on the road. I believe that was the first day I saw you." We had just e

're still thinking about something that happened weeks ago." We took our seats a

eted politely, "Welcome, sir. Welcome, ma. What can I get for you t

was very hungry. But because it was our first long and chill talk, I

t with some appetizers? How about the bruschetta and sliced avoca

wrote down the order. "Would you like to order y

. I decided to speak up. "I think we'll wait for now

s of tomato juice. "Very well, I'll be right back with your drinks an

s on the table. "So, tell me about yourse

sed away. He has been the one assisting me with the little he had, until I finally got a job. I'm working as a marketin

me about yourself," I spoke out, r

my late father. My mum is very much alive, same with my elder brother. Though, my bro

e is rich and humble; whereas my own boss, Lucas, is rich

ed the air, causing my stomach to grumble in anticipation. As we savored the delicious flavors, o

est in my thoughts and experiences was both refreshing and heartwarming. As our meal came to an end,

n waiting at my place. He provided our current locat

iver steered the vehicle toward my home, I couldn't help but f

y return. I bid farewell to William, expressing my gratitude for the time we spent together. "Goodbye

's voice cut through the silence. "Are you just going to let him

is car and approached Isabella. He reached into his pocke

mother said simultaneously, their eyes

ver me. William then returned to his car and drove off. I was left

y were both smiling widely, clearly pleased with the money they had received. I couldn't shak

light. "Oh, nothing," Isabella replied with a wave of her

ey were more interested in the financial as

k. Recalling my suspension from work bothered me a lot, and I knew that I neede

l rested and focused on addressing the situation at work. With any luck, I migh

r mother engaged in a quiet yet intense conve

marked, her voice tinged with disregard. "Just because she managed to secure a

ar Isabella, I must say, William is an incredibly handsome man. You mus

aring on her face. "I completely agree, Mother. I int

t, my child. Pursuing relationships with successful, affluent men like William is precisely wha

e, their laughter echoed through the room, m

ast few weeks. The difference between the joy and excitement of my new friendsh

apprehension. Morning couldn't come soon enough, as I was eager to confront

e of determination. I carefully selected my outfit for the day, opting for

rehearsing the words I would use to explain my actions and plead for a

ted me with a warm smile. "Olivia, you're

asked anxiously, eager to address

eve he's on his way," Jennifer

Lucas's arrival. The minutes seemed to stretch on en

rrival filled the office, prompting a choru

e building, his gaze imm

, his voice firm and commanding.

confrontation. Summoning my courage, I headed towards