The new colleague at the company is becoming closer to me, but I've gradually realized that the ex-boyfriend she can't let go of is actually my fiancé.
The new colleague at the company is becoming closer to me, but I've gradually realized that the ex-boyfriend she can't let go of is actually my fiancé.
Recently, a new female colleague, Janessa Russell, joined our company. She was enthusiastic and outgoing, and she quickly became my close friend at work.
One day, I was having lunch with my boyfriend, David Patel, at a restaurant, chatting about recent happenings at the office.
David received a phone call, leaving me momentarily bored, so I glanced around the room.
That was when I spotted Janessa, who had just walked in.
"Skye?"
she exclaimed upon seeing me, though she seemed unsurprised to find me there.
I greeted her with a smile, and she walked over to us.
Although David had finished his call, his brow was furrowed with concern.
I introduced them, "This is my colleague, Janessa. I've mentioned her to you before. Isn't she beautiful?"
Janessa smiled politely, but I failed to notice David's peculiar expression.
I asked, "Why are you dining alone?"
Janessa shrugged, "What can I do? You know I'm still single, eating and shopping alone are all my habits."
I chuckled, "You will meet your destined one someday. Don't be upset."
I took David's arm playfully and leaned in, "Since Janessa is alone. How about we join her?"
Janessa's eyes dimmed slightly, though I couldn't notice it. She watched me as I playfully teased David.
However, David's frown deepened, and his demeanor grew more serious.
"What's wrong? Anything wrong?" I inquired.
Hearing my question, David seemed to relax a bit.
He reassured me, "No, it's just that I can't have lunch with you today. Duty calls."
I frowned, "Are you leaving now?"
He nodded and left without delay, giving me a gentle kiss on the forehead before departing.
I watched David leave, so did Janessa.
Her face darkened for a moment as he left, but she quickly turned back to me with a smile, "You two have such a great relationship."
I glanced in the direction David had gone, "Well, he's a busy man. Let's enjoy our meal together today. It's on him!"
The food arrived quickly, and during our casual conversation, Janessa suddenly asked, "How long have you two been together?"
I paused for a moment before answering, "Four or five years. Give or take. We're getting engaged at the end of this year. Look!"
I showed her the ring I had carefully chosen on my phone, which I adored.
Even in the photo, the diamond sparkled brilliantly.
"It's beautiful," Janessa remarked, her expression somewhat dazed.
"Since you've been together for this long, you got together the year you graduated from university?"
I nodded, "Yes, Society is totally different from the campus. Everything is far from what I imagined. Luckily, I had him."
"So, how did you two meet?" she asked as I took a bite of food.
"Through friends," I replied.
David and I met through mutual friends who intended to set us up.
With some friends, we went on a road trip to Alaska to see the aurora.
At the time, both David and I were aware of the matchmaking attempt of our friends, but neither of us was particularly enthusiastic.
As a result, nothing romantic happened during the trip.
When we reached Alaska, I underestimated the cold of the northernmost region.
Although it was summer, the temperature was as low as winter in the south.
My clothes were inadequate for the cold.
I shivered in the tent, trying not to delay the others' plans, so I urged my friends to enjoy themselves, no need to worry about me.
The next morning, I woke to find a thick layer of clothes covering me.
Everyone else was gone from the campsite, except for David's tent, which was still lit.
"Awake? You can wear these clothes for now,"
he said, handing me some warm, thick clothes.
At that moment, I felt a flutter in my heart.
After that, David stayed back to take care of me instead of joining the others.
We chatted under the shimmering aurora.
"It's so beautiful!"I exclaimed, gazing at the stunning lights above, only to find David fixing his gaze on me.
The rest of our story unfolded naturally. Neither of us pursued the other; we just ended up together like it should be.
If we had to pinpoint who made the first move, it would be David.
On the day we confirmed our relationship, David came to see me at home.
It was winter, and I had caught a cold due to the temperature difference between indoors and outdoors.
He rushed over straight from a business trip just to make me a pot of hot oatmeal.
He ladled it into a bowl and fed it to me spoon by spoon.
"It's my first time making this, so it might not taste great," he admitted.
I nodded with a smile. "It's not bad, but could use a little work."
He scratched his head awkwardly but then declared with determination, "I'll make better meal for you in the future."
And so, in that cold yet warm winter, we became a couple.
After hearing my story with David, Janessa seemed lost in thought for a moment before offering a faint smile, "That's so sweet."
I noticed her wistful expression and asked, "Are you thinking about someone special?"
Janessa nodded.
"Please believe me. I didn't do anything!" Thalassa Thompson cried helplessly. "Take her away." Kris Miller, her husband, said coldly. He didn't care as she was humiliated for the whole world to see. What would you if the love of your life and the woman you considered your best friend betrayed you in the worse way possible? For Thalassa, the answer was only one; she's going to come back stronger and better and bring everyone who made her suffer to their knees. Let the games begin! ***** "I hate you." Kris gritted out, glaring into her eyes. Thalassa laughed. "Mr Miller, if you hate me so much, then why is your dick so hard?"
Livia Shelby, 19, is forced into marriage with Damian Alexander - a ruthless CEO with a cold heart. Hate simmers beneath the surface, and sometimes it blurs the line between resentment and desire. But what happens when the love that grows between them is bound by a contract... and forbidden to be spoken? Author's Note: This book has been previously published on several platforms. This version is a revised and improved edition.
Elisa watched as the most important people in her life showered the evil imposter-The fake heiress, with love. Elisa, the lost daughter of one of the most wealthiest family was found 18 years later and was brought back to her rightful home. However, someone had already taken her place. A fake heiress, the pampered little princess. Her coy acting and innocent façade made Elisa's real mother love her more than Elisa, her real daughter. That made Elisa, though, the true daughter end up as an adopted child. "Elisa, could you try not to appear in front of her too much as it could trigger her insecurities." Her parents had told her because of the fake heiress. "Elisa, You've taken everything away from her. Why can't you give her a little more?" Her fiancé had ordered her. Because of an unfortunate accident plotted by Isabelle-The fake heiress, Elisa was sent to prison and her family cut ties with her without a second thought. Four years, after much torture which led to her being crippled and blind on one eye, she was released, but got hit by a truck. While laying on the pool of her blood, she wanted to question, Why? Why had they all treated her so cruelly, while they love Isabelle unconditionally? She badly wanted to rip off Isabelle's mask of innocence, to reveal the fake, manipulative woman beneath. She was full of hatred. But after her death, she woke up back to when she was 18 years like all that happened were all nightmare. She was elated. She was reborn to re-live all that had happened in her last life, but now, her mission was to reveal mask beneath that woman and make everyone that made her suffer in her past life pay. It was her time for revenge! And definitely, she won't mess this up!
A twist of fate bound Allison to Derek in marriage-she, a powerful heiress with countless hidden identities; he, the city's most admired man, now lying silent in a coma. For three years, Allison used her unmatched medical skills to heal him, all while quietly falling in love. But when Derek's long-lost love returned from abroad, he handed Allison divorce papers without a second thought. Resolved to stop chasing shadows, Allison signed the papers and turned her back on love-rising to fame as a dazzling force in business, medicine, and more. Only when she stood high above the world did Derek finally see her worth. He knelt before her, eyes brimming with regret. "Will you take me back?" he whispered.
She was a world-renowned divine doctor, the CEO of a publicly traded company, the most formidable female mercenary, and a top-tier tech genius. Marissa, a titan with a plethora of secret identities, had hidden her true stature to marry a seemingly impoverished young man. However, on the eve of their wedding, her fiance, who was actually the lost heir to a wealthy dynasty, called off the engagement and subjected her to degradation and mockery. Upon the revelation of her concealed identities, her ex-fiance was left stunned and desperately pleaded for her forgiveness. Standing protectively before Marissa, an incredibly influential and fearsome magnate declared, "This is my wife. Who would dare try to claim her?"
Serena, an honorable daughter of the Ansons has always been protective of her marriage even though it's already falling apart. The sole reason was her lovely daughter, Millie, and her unconditional love for her husband Tyler. However, the longest day would always find its night and no matter how beautiful the beginning was, the ending might turn so ugly and painful.No woman could endlessly forgive the betrayal of her husband, especially when he secretly had an illegitimate child with his ex-love. Serena's bruised heart and shattered trust couldn't be endured anymore. She coldly asked her husband for a divorce which he fiercely refused resulting in a huge quarrel and countless misunderstandings. She won't back down. She won't give up. Serena had come this far, and she wouldn't let her husband ruin all of her and break their daughter's heart. However, Tyler won't let go either. No matter where it leads them. *** "Don't even dream of divorcing me, Serena." "There's no way I'll let you go. You are destined to suffer with me. You are mine."
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