pte

nic

xpecting Mr. Connor to send the cops after me, but I gue

week ago. After the incident that day, she gave me her card and asked me to call her, which I did, and guess what? She invited me to her house and she is super wealthy. Her house lo

sounded through the phone, and

one now?" I asked her with concern. Well, I may be

saved me from getting hit by a truck. It'll be an honor if you can come over to have lunch with us," She asked politely, and damn! I wouldn't miss this opportun

is tell me yes," She was sounding convincing when I was alrea

address," I replied to her, and she

I couldn't still help the excitement that filled my heart from within, knowing I was going

sent to pick me up. I have never imagined I would ever step foot into a priv

when I arrived. I only got to see the woman the last time I was here, and

d couches, the walls were painted white color, the curtains looked expensive, and the center table was translucent and looked expensive. The house itse

ame to join me alo

hat saved me," She introduced me

elated. His hands were so soft like that of a newborn baby. His skin screamed nothing, but wealth, and I couldn't help but imagine

to meet you too," I replied

en in shock at the sight that welcomed me. When I saw Connor days back, I thought he was the most handsome man on earth,

fect dentitions. Now that I got to finally see what he looked like, he had a pair of charming brown eyes just like his mom, a pointed nose, smooth skin, thick

to pull out of my dreamland, taking his

man that just walked in. He looked like he was the same age as me, and trust me, I was starti

was standing in front of me, and I slowly nodded my he

," He winked at me as he smiled

head as I watched him wa

need to be told that she would be her daughter. She also looked extremely beautiful with her brown eyes, smooth and light skin, long brown hair that has some strands on her forehead, pointed n

t now," I said to myself as I tried to stay c

ard silence as we ate in the dining room minutes later, an

me. I looked around, and they were all looking at me weirdly, probably waiting for me to spi

teresting to know about me. What would I possibly tell him? I'm someone from a poor family struggling to make ends meet and depending

I think I like you," His gut and straightforwardness were daring and also nice. I mean, I like straightforward people. Still, I almost choked on my food. Is this like him confessing his feelings to

just smiled a

man I met at the penthouse, Connor Hughes. Yes, the one I drugged and stole money from. My heart sank into my stomach and I swallowed nothing as

making sense to me although it was already too late. I could still recall the woman introducing herself t

" I heard Mrs. Hughes ask him, a

bit tired, so I

about. The one that saved my life," At this

ply, and I sighed briefly, thi

her. She is lovely," I almost jumped

om.

s dad chipped in, and oh hel

t son," She finally introduced us, and si

ace?" I heard him say, and I shut my eyes tightly as t

turning to face him afterward, and the expression on his fa

he pointed his index finger a

ly caught you," He scoffed as

cleared my throat. Getting caught has never been in my dictionary, so

ourse,

I asked him, and he raised his eye

not just a thief but a liar too?" He scoff

t was hammering against my chest, and my body was slightly shaking, but still, I needed to d

ing me after you stole my jewelries and money?" He snapped at m

ing, Connor?" His

yone, stay out of this! She k

sing..." I scoffed as a drop

manner and accuse me of what I know nothing about when we've not even met each

scoffed as he blinked

grabbed my purse from the table before I stormed out of

eased a deep breath once