"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
"I'm sincerely sorry, Sir," the manager apologized once again.Mr. Holland had received explicit instructions not to reveal Caleb's identity, requiring him to maintain respect without disclosing Caleb's true position within the restaurant. Had it not been for Mr. Nat's strict instructions, the manager would have fallen to his knees, pleading for forgiveness."Please Sir forgive me..." The manager repeated.The complete change in the manager's personality after just one phone call caught everyone off guard.Kenneth, Tracy and Amanda stood in shock, their expressions utterly bewildered."What the hell just happened?" Amanda whispered."I've no idea," Tracy replied, struggling to believe what she had heard.Unable to resist, Kenneth stepped forward. "What are you talking about, Mr. Holland?" he practically shouted.Caleb sighed; He seemed determined not to let go of the matter. Ignoring him, he turned to the manager. "Can I go now?""Of course, of course," the manager replied, completel
Caleb stood up from his chair, a hint of frustration in his eyes as he sighed."Amanda, what do you want now? Yesterday, I fell on top of you because you grabbed my t-shirt when you toppled over. It was not my fault. And today, I had already apologized for the water incident. What else do you want from me?"Caleb couldn't fathom why she just wouldn't let the matter go. He had come here to meet his fiancée, yet Amanda was still eager to stir up trouble."Why... why are you in this room?" questioned Amanda, staring directly at him."That's none of your business!" Caleb gritted, growing fed up with Amanda's persistence."I want to know! So answer the damn question!" Amanda shouted back.Caleb rolled his eyes and took a deep breath before turning his gaze back to her."I've booked this private. That is why I am here. But why are you here?" Caleb asked, putting his hands in his pockets, his eyes momentarily trailing over to the beauty beside her."No, I mean, why did you book this private