damage, and it will come at a cost,"

two years won't be enough to cover it. Is there any work

As Mia turned to leave, he added, "Your number." Mia quickly entered her contact information into his phone, bowed respectfully, and h

anessa's attention. She rushed over, helping Mia regain her balan

e you crying?" Vanessa aske

nessa, you know the man bought fifty bottles of wine? Well,

ith worry. "How are you

sonal assistant, so I'll work off the cost," Mia assu

ime. Vanessa had planned to walk Mia home, but she received an urgent text from her boyfriend, forcing her to leave Mia alone. Mia st

ating her options when the sound of a car horn caught her attention. Though

hin her, Mia decided to take a leap of faith and accepted his unexpected offer. As she

him. But as soon as Harry entered the scene, all thoughts of the enigmatic man vanished from her mind. The car was filled with Harry's intoxica

im, momentarily speechless. Finally, she took a deep breath and responded, "Yes... sir, I mean, boss. It's a considerable distance, and I would be truly grateful if you wouldn't mi

continued to draw nearer, so close that she could smell his intoxicating scent. Fearing his intentions, Mia's mind raced, worried about

breath. Harry noticed her reaction and smiled, his gaze lingering on her. He reached out, fastening her seatbelt, a simple touch that Mia wished could last forever. But Harry abruptly withdrew, as if stung by something invisible. Concern etched on her face, Mia asked

ntain her emotions, wanting desperately to embrace him and release her pent-up feelings. But she fought to keep them locked away. "Mia, I was

e confessed, his eyes locked onto hers. "You've captivated my mind. I love you." Mia's eyes widened, rendered speechless by his unexpected declaration. Emotions flooded her thoughts, and without hesitation, she flung open the car door and rested against it. Harry moved closer, his presence causing Mia's teary eyes to sparkle. She

t go a single day without thinking of you, but..." Mia's words were abruptly silenced by his hand placed delicately ov