Caleb stormed into the classroom, his anger palpable. Determination gleamed in his eyes; Amanda was about to learn a lesson. Swiftly, he dialed Mr. Nat."Sir...""I need our company's legal prowess unleashed. Send Amanda Smith a bold invoice—$50,000. She has three days to pay, or face the consequences of arrest!""Rest assured, sir. I'll relay your commanding instructions promptly."Caleb slid his phone back into his pocket and stepped into the classroom. Laughter and chatter greeted Caleb as he entered the room, finding students scattered in animated conversations. A glance at his watch revealed five minutes remaining before the class officially commenced. Jessica, catching sight of Caleb, instinctively shrank back in her seat.Amanda, slipping past Caleb, settled beside Rebecca, her disdain for the "loser" evident."I'm in desperate need of a shower," Amanda declared, her disdain still lingering.Jessica shifted her attention away from Caleb and directed a puzzled look at Amanda.
Returning to his apartment, Caleb sought refuge in a brisk shower, determined to cleanse away the day's drama. As the water cascaded, he felt the weight of the day washing off his shoulders. After a refreshing fifteen minutes under the shower, he emerged feeling rejuvenated. Donning a crisp white t-shirt paired with sleek black track suit bottoms, he casually dried his hair with a towel before striding over to the couch, nonchalantly tossing the towel aside.Catching a glimpse of the clock, he realized that it was time for Emily's live broadcast. Swiftly retrieving his mobile, he sank into the comfort of the couch, eagerly tuning in to catch the Emily's virtual show.The broadcast had already began, but still a small smile graced Caleb's face, as he watched her sing. Undoubtedly, her voice was enchanting, and her face, equally captivating. But, having spent time with her, he knew her beauty extended beyond the surface-her soul, a reflection of true beauty.Emily's thick, dark hair
"You want me to move in with you?" The shock on Caleb's face prompted Emily to furrow her eyebrows until she grasped what he was thinking."No... um... I meant..." A blush colored her face, and she cleared her throat. "It's not what you're thinking. What I meant was that your apartment is small and not in the best condition. I have a spare bedroom that's not in use, and I just thought you could move into it.""Oh," Caleb's voice carried a hint of disappointment."I mean, I'm hardly ever home. Busy with live broadcasts that leave me exhausted, and then it's straight to bed. Cleaning up? Not really on my agenda. You could pitch in with the house chores, and we'll call it even for your rent. How does that sound?" Emily suggested, a playful smile lighting up her face.Caleb gazed at Emily, touched by her considerate proposal. Yet, he hesitated, keeping the secret of his substantial wealth hidden from her, a detail he hadn't yet disclosed."I appreciate the thought, Emily. But, you see, I
In the exclusive confines of the Royal Palm restaurant's private room, Sofia sat, her hands nervously fidgeting in her lap, the opulent surroundings amplifying her unease.Dressed in a beautiful white dress that gracefully highlighted her curves, she appeared stunning with subtle makeup enhancing her natural beauty. Her golden hair cascaded in gentle waves around her face, and her ocean-blue eyes blinked nervously as she surveyed her surroundings.Amanda, her stepsister and unwelcome chaperone, expressed discontent, her complaints echoing within the lavish ambiance. "Can't believe I have to sit here and endure this stupid ordeal, as if I don't have better things to do," Amanda grumbled, her disdain evident as she glanced around the elegantly appointed space."I mean, meeting your so-called fiancée for the first time? Which by the way, sounds absolutely absurd if you ask me. I could be getting my nails done instead," she added, exasperated."You can go if you want. I don't need a chap
"I can't believe it's you, you pervert!" Amanda shouted with irritation."How many times do I have to tell you I'm not a pervert!" Caleb hissed in response."If you're not a pervert then what are you huh? Amanda crossed her arms and sneered.Caleb just followed her movement and crossed his arms glaring at her."I'M NOT A PERVERT!""Yeah, right! Like you didn't crash into me and make me fall just so you could put your face in my......" she stopped, not wanting to recall the embarrassing incident."That was an accident. And even if you were the last woman on earth, I wouldn't want to touch you, let alone perv on you!" He shrugged, maintaining his calm demeanor.Look you....." she stopped and furrowed her brows "Hold on a minute...,what the hell are you doing here?" "Duh! What are toilets for, I took a piss..." Caleb replied sarcastically."I'm talking about this restaurant, you moron!"Suddenly, Caleb recalled his reason for being at the restaurant 'SHIT!' he mumbled, and started to
A few minutes later, the manager of the Royal Palm restaurant, Mr. Holland, rushed into the bathroom accompanied by three hefty security guards. The commotion drew the attention of the restaurant patrons, causing a crowd to form as they tried to discover what the fuss was about.Mr. Holland briskly walked past Caleb, heading straight to Amanda. "I'm sincerely sorry, Miss Clark, that you were subjected to such humiliation. I assure you, the employee will be dealt with accordingly. Now, could you please share what exactly happened?" he inquired.Amanda pointed accusatively at Caleb, drawing the manager's attention. "This man, your employee, deliberately splashed water on me, ruining my makeup just now. Mr. Holland, I want him fired straight away," she insisted.The manager, Mr. Holland, looked at Caleb with a hint of confusion, his eyes furrowing in thought."Well, don't just stand there, Mr. Holland. Didn't you hear what I said? Fire this man this instant!" Amanda furiously demanded,
Pushing her way through the gathered crowd, Tracy joined Kenneth with a smirk on her face.Staring at Caleb with triumphant smirks, Kenneth and Tracy couldn't believe their luck. They couldn't afford to dine at such a prestigious restaurant, but today a friend had invited them and a bunch of others for his birthday lunch.Caleb cursed under his breath, muttering, "Only they were missing in this stupid spectacle."Realizing the situation just got more complicated, Caleb sighed in frustration.Kenneth and Tracy had just entered the restaurant when they heard the commotion coming from the restroom. Curious, they walked over to see what was going on.The last thing Kenneth expected was to find Caleb at the center of that commotion.Kenneth couldn't suppress a triumphant smile. Amanda's accusations played right into his hands. A few days ago at the Elite Restaurant, Caleb had embarrassed him by effortlessly covering his share of the bill. Kenneth had struggled, sweating and panicking, on
"Wait a minute!"Amanda placed her hands on her hips, a smug smirk adorning her lips as she cast a triumphant gaze toward Caleb."Give him a moment," she instructed the guards, who sought approval from the manager. Although bewildered, the manager nodded, and they retreated a step.Tracy walked towards Caleb, her hips swaying with an extra allure, the rhythmic click of her high heels resonating on the tiled floor. Leaning in provocatively, she teased, "Here's your final opportunity, delivery boy. Kneel down now, apologize in front of everyone, and I'll personally appeal for your forgiveness and release. What's do you say?"In the past, he might have complied to avoid additional trouble, but times had changed, and so had he.Stepping back, Caleb shot her a defiant glare. "Kneel in front of you and apologize for something I never did," he pretended to contemplate, then smirked with a hint of sarcasm."Nah, I think I'll pass," he mocked, his tone carrying a touch of irony.Despite the