Chapter 31

Amanda found herself grappling with an unexpected surge of sensitivity. Despite a post-divorce vow to avoid love and the pain it brought, thoughts of Dickson stirred turmoil within her just five short years later. Frowning, she shed bitter tears, wrestling with emotions she thought she had buried.

In an attempt to quell her inner turmoil, Amanda reached into her bag, extracting sertraline and paroxetine pills. Without hesitation, she swallowed them, transforming into a work maniac, immersing herself in tasks. Steering clear of the office, she delved into a backlog of responsibilities, planning to work overtime to clear the load. Her work team began trickling in, signalling the start of her campaign to streamline the company by eliminating deadwood.

Downstairs, a black Lexus RX 330 awaited, and Andrew hurriedly disembarked. Despite owning an array of luxury cars and drivers, he chose to drive alone, favouring a less ostentatious approach. Anxious to locate Amanda, he inquired at the co