full of joy as she spun in circles, her ponytail bouncing behind her while clutching a sm

rself breathe. Her green eyes softened and a quiet smile curved her lips. There was relief written on her face mixed with a lit

as about the money being their saving grace. With it she could finally pay off the debt she owed to the suppliers, pay her repairman, pay Chloe's

g the check with care as though it would disappear

sleep but his grin held so much pride and confidence "I knew we would be able to pull it off" his tone light but steady. His eyes crinkled at

event came rushing back. The chattering of the crowd, the looks of admiration when the guests tasted her pastries.

wn on her with a cold gaze turned out to be Jake Michaelson, and he was also the birthday celebrant she was asked to cater the birthday event for. Handsome and intense, wrapped in an air of au

interrupted by a

t, a delivery man stood there, his face stern beneath th

" and after that he turned a

ion, Anastasia shuts the door and tore open the

cater for my birthday event. Impressive work last night, I am inviting

between surprise and nervousness. 'Why would he want to see me? and why does he sound so bossy and commanding? anyways a Jerk will always be a jerk, and why is he saying

up and his lips forming a small 'O' as he saw the initials

Anastasia with her elbow "He wants to see her again beca

be and besides he is married" she said quickly but her voice betrayed the nervous flutter in her heart. She folded the note putti

tasia bumped into, the one who spoke rudely to their sister, and Anas

any. He had written the address to his company at the back of the letter. She adjusted the strap of her bag and smoothened h

harles. His eyes widened with surprise on seeing her and his lips curved into a gentle smile.

eared. Lady Veronica, as elegant as always. The moment h

ou again, although we saw each other just yesterday" she giggled at her own remark while Anasta

nly answer nervously "I... eh ..I received an invit

s them. Anastasia stared at him as he got closer wondering how someone could be his han

ice smooth and commanding "welcome to

only nod her hea

times two bigger than her sitting room, she couldn't help but blush in embarrassment at the thought. The view of t

iates that tasted everything you made yesterday couldn't help but praise you, so I would like to offer you a fut

surprise "that sounds... incredible sir, than

but do not disapp

won't sir" she

ew warmer, making her a little self-conscious. Though his words were professi

fore Jake could say anything Lady Veronica

from coming to disturb your meeting

s head "yeah I know ho

brother of mine did a bad job in raising you and that stupid

and Jake beca

must work with us too, my son's company also needs someone just like you f

ting towards his mother "my mum's rig

kept fidgeting on her laps as her lips curved into a

back into his chair, his expression unrea

ement. Charles could only nod at some of the things his mother was saying, his eyes rested on

the meeting "you have all the time to think everyth

ice. Her heart raised as she thought of all the opportunities that was

turned towards Jake, her smile wide and her eyes sparkling. "That's the girl I want as my daughter-in-law, the g

p glint. It went away as quick as it came, his voice smoothen

simply said, his voice

ve up do you?" he said with amusement dancing in his eyes. Then after a pau

satisfied, her excitem

thtaking view of the city's skyline. His fingers tapping lightly on his desk,