“Natalie? What do you want? I'm busy now and I don't think I'll be able to have a conversation. What do you want?”The last thing Aurora wanted was another confrontation with her best friend. She wasn't only drained, she was tired. Physically and mentally.When it came to Natalie, if you weren't pleasing her, then you weren't pleasing yourself. She did that to you. She made you regret choking another place for lunch if it wasn't the place she selected. She made you get angry with yourself for picking out another meal if it wasn't what she preferred.That was her best friend in a nutshell, and she was tired of that version of Natalie.“This is me calling to tell you that you should go and do whatever you wish with your house. I'll never need your help ever again. Carl just bought me this house, and you need to see how beautiful it looks. Better than that dump that you stay in….”Aurora rolled her eyes. She wanted to celebrate with her team over the success of Déjà Vu, the fact that it

His father grinned in reply. “We aren't going far. Come on.” “Is director Edward not coming?” Lut asked as he slipped into the cool interior of the car, then slipped on his gloves, whilst watching director Edward who stood at a single place, watching the car as it drove out of the premises. “Nope. He's going to be my representative. In case anyone needs me.” The driver who was at the wheel stared at the rearview mirror, his eyes asking questions. “To Chain Chain consortium.” Lut raised another eyebrow. The company was just a short distance from Déjà vu, and he wondered what his father wanted to show him that couldn't wait until after the party. The driver nodded, changing gears, and putting his foot down on the accelerator. “This is the beginning, son. You're going to be bigger than me, I can feel it. You being in the midst of those men, I didn't see an uneasy young man, but a man who is willing to lea

“For once, Aurora, let go of work. Please.” She smiled, and as if he took that as a cue, he continued speaking. “Come with me to Bite and Brew tomorrow evening. They're launching their steakhouse menu, and seeing what they've done in the past with their menus, I can tell that this one will be outstanding.” She stared at him, her mouth going dry at the moment. “Okay.. yes…what time?” She strutted, panicking at the last moment. Was she actually thinking straight? Was it real? Her boss had just asked her out on a date! “Oh, I'll have my driver come pick you up between the hours of six thirty to seven. How's that?” She fidgeted, her fingers trembling slightly. She dipped it into her coat to hide the trembling, before answering. “Yes, that will be just fine.” “Alright. Goodnight and see you tomorrow, Aurora.” Outside, as she slipped into her mother's old model Benz, she waited for a momen

“You like her, Lut. There's no harm in admitting it.”If there was anything Lut loved about the conversation that they were having, it was the fact that she had stopped referring to him as a lord. She had been his sister in his former life, and he wanted her to remain so.He wasn't buying the name and the title calling.“Who wouldn't like her? She's an excellent worker. Pays attention to detail, knows where and when to be. She's one of those people that you leave your problems to and know that they'll solve it without problems. That's Aurora.”Mia shrugged. She ate, then patted her hair.“Do you need help picking out what to wear? Or taking you to a better barbershop?”Lut stared at her, surprised.“Are you saying my barber isn't good enough?”“Well, some are better than others. He's good, yes, but I know a guy that can do better, even slightly. Dress up, and I'll take you there. You'll be ready before six thirty.”When she left the dining room, Lut found himself suddenly conscious of

“Does this mean I have the right to say anything during this meal without my job being at stake?”Staring at her brilliant smile, Lut only wanted to tell her that as long as she looked so good, she could ask him anything and get away with it.She was beautiful. Even if she hadn't accepted his invitation to go out with him on a dinner date, he was certain that he was going to continue asking her. That was how smitten he was by her.“Yes, your job isn't at stake, miss Aurora.”She laughed, eating the shrimp cocktail that they had chosen as an appetizer. He wasn't particularly hungry, but he wanted to eat to impress her. He didn't want her to feel left out or anything. “Well, I've always wanted to ask. How come you say you never knew that Mr James was your father until recently? I find that very awkward. Every man with a rich fatter surely knows who his father is. You're not any different.”He smiled. He liked Aurora and the energy she gave, but he wasn't sure if he was ready to give o