Royally Kidnapped by the Prince

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entered the lobby of the 45th story building, ignoring the incredulous looks from the

entered the elevator. A few lad

y. I was not in a mood to answe

s soon as the elevator shut closed behind me, I took off my Airpods and checked my watch—I

as I followed the aisle toward my cubicle, ignoring my bleeding heart. I t

good at compartmentalizing. What was so hard of ignoring a bad

of the throat. Not much of trying not to get

used my gaze

. Ever.” It was Serenity. We st

I had not gotten a blink on an empty stomach. I couldn’t swal

hours ahead? Your alarm is on the nig

ould feel her searing stare at me. “I’m working

chest. “Your eyes told me that you’re right. You didn’t get enough

n your side. The kind of friend who agreed to your terrible decisions because she didn’t want to hurt your feelings. She was also adorable

p with me.”

out louder. “That freaking Gorilla Raoul?” Her eyes grew even bigg

the clichest speech of the clichiest—it’s not you, it’s my crap. To be honest, something just shifted the mo

wo weeks—either he said he was tired, or he had a deadline to meet. Apparen

hought. Serenity was the kind of friend I wanted right now. She squeez

n my lips. “Thanks. Now

n the denial stage. If you ne

ena and Faith are better drinking buddies, but you’re welc

in then.”

ce, but I couldn’t think of any reasons why he broke up with me. He was kind and considerate. Sex was great. So what had gone wr

sho

ho

my seat. “

ho put eye bags

hes. “I don’t know what are you talking ab

without sleep. How much

trong personality. She could deal with difficult

omile tea.” I wanted to roll my eyes, but it was cut sho

announcement that I’d been waiting for for almost

boutin for her shoes, and I didn’t have to mention the choice of her jewelry and watches. She had her own stylist, but she ba

sy, and stood tall at least five feet, nine inches tall. She always kept her

wrong with your

on me. My face heated when Alessia ke

last night. I was planning to move out of my as

I was also known to have confidence. S

e you happy anymore, then get the hell out of it before it strangles you, depresses you. It’s ugl

went silent—a d

must be

Monday. When I come back, I’ll be announcing my chosen candidates

ast years. I knew if I was good at it and not. What the hell was wrong with

excruciating silence, s

my name. She was still holding the

se to m

e in her direc

ce. The creative lighting and geometric designs had her personal touch. Incorporated with bo

e sofa a few steps

refully. I admit that I was har

you.” I

” But I felt there was a but

ppointment, I d

ke, Alessia. Just