Carina stared at the money in his hand. Her heart ached without any reason. If she were to be asked why she was feeling that way, she would not be able to explain it.She didn't think he would pay her—no, she didn't think he would consider what they shared last night as a service.She only did that because she cared about him, but he was not seeing it. Did he really think everything was for money?Alex knew how huge that amount of money was to any middle-class or lower-class person. Who would reject a thousand dollars?Well, no one except Carina. "I'm sorry, Sir Jayden, but I will not accept this money."Her words left the two men stunned. Is she refusing a thousand dollars? Was it too small? He wondered if she wanted more, after all, whenever money was involved, women tend to be so eager and enthusiastic that they sometimes don't reason with their brains.He had a different view of Carina, but seeing that she rejected such an offer, maybe she needed an increment, he believed that hi

She paused and looked at him. She didn't want to talk to him, else she might not control her feelings, and then, say things she ought not to have said.She was not ready to regret anything. At least, not yet. She still had a lot to fix, and the scar Nathan had left in her was still fresh, making her scared to love again.Wait, was she falling for her boss? She was only being a caring employee, right? Or, was there more to it than anyone knew?"I do not want to talk to you," she blurted, causing him to retract his hand.He had not expected her to respond that way. Was she angry at him?He wondered what he did wrong. Was her attitude because of the conversation they had in the car? He tried to let her go, and focus on work, but his heart kept leading him on. It seemed to him like he had no control over himself, anymore.This was something he dreaded. It was his worst fear—to fall in love. He knew how he acted whenever he was in love with someone.It seemed like his fear was coming afte

Everyone walked in, elegantly and majestically, holding their partners hands. It was the wedding day; an exciting day for the brides and grooms.All the bridesmaids were in the room with the two brides, getting ready for the wedding. The makeup artists had finished their makeup and were now focused on the brides.The color of the day was royal blue and white—a color representing royalty. The bridesmaids wore an off-shoulder blue long gown, having a slit from the hem of the dress to the knee—a little above the knee.Carina's hair was packed together in a band, weaving its tail, and pinning it around her head, making it look almost like a crown. A flower crown was placed on her head, and it was on other bridesmaids."You two look so breathtaking!" Sonia commented."Job well done," Andrea said."Thank you, guys," Natasha added, and they nodded, and left the room, giving the women some space."Wow! Andrea, you are so beautiful!" Carina complimented, staring at the wonderful transformatio

Carina stared at her in bewilderment. Was anyone in the office engaged? To the best of her knowledge, no worker had been engaged to anyone.She turned to Sonia with questioning eyes, and Sonia shook her head. "Excuse me, please," Carina said, "who is your fiancé?"As she asked this question, the lady opened her mouth a bit to answer, when her eyes drifted off from Carina, towards the elegant man in suit.She left the two ladies, rushing towards Jayden, who had not even noticed her at all. He was with Alex, discussing the dynasty party tomorrow, and his attention was zeroed on the discussion that he did not notice anything else."Hey, baby!" She rushed at him, hugging him tightly in front of everyone else.Before Jayden could react, she tiptoed and kissed him. Luckily, he had turned away quickly, so her lips only brushed the corner of his lips."I missed you so much, love," she professed, smiling at him.Jayden's eyes were not on her at all. He did not even spare her a glance. All the

She was startled by the sudden action. She had been taken unawares, and her heartbeat skipped, as she could not quickly grasp what was going on.She had no idea who it was, until they finally stopped, a few miles from where she stood."What is your problem? You scared the hell out of me!" She yelled at him, glaring hard at someone she was once in love with.Nathan was baffled by her outburst. She never spoke to him in such a manner, and she looked like she did not even want to see his face or talk to him.Was this the Carina who was in love with him? The lady who would cry over a little argument, and beg to resolve the issue? Was this the same person?"What do you mean by that, Carey? Don't you miss me? I've tried reaching out to you, but it seems impossible. I've sent you tons of messages, but I don't get any reply. You just shut me out of your life like I never meant anything to you," he intoned, calmly, trying to act like he was hurt.Carina shook her head, tucking her hair to her