Solana's POVMr. Merlin looked at me again with a serious face. I chewed my bottom lip as I recalled how I bumped into him. Is he angry? Gosh! First day sucks!"You're in design team, right?" Mr. Merlin asked and I nodded. He wet his lips and swiftly glanced at Pierce again before fixing his gaze to me. "Are you okay with your team?""Yes, sir," I answered, confused. Why does he sound so concerned?Pierce cleared his throat, so I looked at him. He smiled at Mr. Merlin. "Don't worry, sir. I will assist and help Miss Stone if ever she has a problem. It would be a pleasure to help an excellent designer like her."I chewed my bottom lip and glanced at Pierce because of what he said. He chuckled when he saw my reaction. He's overreacting! I'm just starting and he already has a nickname for me."What? You're a great designer, Sol. I'm telling the truth," Pierce said, defending his claim.I was unable to answer him because Mr. Merlin cleared his throat, drawing our attention. I pressed my li
Jordan's POVI can't believe this! She really thinks that that guy was the one who helped her? I clenched my jaws in so much irritation. Was she so fond of that man that she thinks this way? Should I fire that asshole?"Given his family background and his position in the Muller Group, he can do that," Solana added.I rolled my eyes and followed her. She keeps on walking while talking about that man, so I cut her off… "How sure are you? Is he some kind of a royal blood? Does he know the President of the Muller Group?"She blinked continuously and looked at me. Now, I got her attention.She shook her head as her lips protruded. "It's not like that, but his father is a politician. That makes his family powerful."I laughed, mockingly. "Do you think his politician father is enough to manipulate and influence a renowned company's decision? That's totally absurd, Solana."She stared at me for a second or two until she suddenly laughed sarcastically. My forehead creased as I watched her flus
Solana's POVI clenched my jaws when Agatha got out of the BMW car and stood in front of me with a mocking expression on her face. She crossed her arms and looked at me from head to toe. Her eyebrow raised as she chuckled and shook her head in disbelief.What the hell is she doing here? She's here to insult me again? Obviously yes, but why the hell is she wasting her time insulting me? Does it really feed her evil fantasies of hurting me? She's unbelievable.I sucked my breath. "What are you doing here, Agatha?"She chuckled. "I'm here to see your face. I really missed you, Solana." Sarcasm is very evident in her voice.I lifted my chin, hiding my emotions. Whenever they're around, I feel like I'm turning into a robot. I clenched my jaws. "I said, what are you doing here?"She grinned sarcastically. "Come on! Chill! I'm here to offer you a ride… only if you washed my new car. You see, my car is very expensive and I saw a dust a while ago, I want you to clean it first before I sent you
Solana's POVI'm still staring at Jordan, who's silently sitting beside me. I'm still confused as f-ck, and my curiosity will really kill me if I did not ask him tonight. Wetting my lips, I cleared my throat, drawing his attention.He looked at me. From the angry expression, his face softened until I could say that he's fully calmed down. We brushed his fingers against the soft strands of his hair. "Did I scare you? I'm sorry, Solana."I shook my head and smiled a little. "No, it's fine. I'm actually glad that you defended me, but I'm just confused. How come the driver knows you and why are we sitting inside this expensive and limited edition car?"He scratched the back of his neck and glanced at the driver. He wet his lips. "Well… I got so offended and angry because of your sister, so I texted a friend to help me rent this car, so we can shame your sister and get back at her. Did you see her face, Solana? She's humiliated."I remember Agatha's face and I felt contentment in my heart
Jordan's POVI entered the small house wearing a usual old jacket. I dropped my body on the small couch and massaged my neck. Damn! The paperwork has piled up and yet I can't work overtime. I glanced at my wristwatch. It's already 5 o'clock and Solana must be in a taxi or subway by now.I wet my bottom lip and combed my hair using my fingers. After a few seconds, my phone started ringing. I quickly picked it up and answered Zach's call. "Yes?"[Mission accomplished, sir. Agatha Stone won't be able to get any information about you. Rest assured that her private investigator won't get anything.]I grinned arrogantly. "Good work, Zach. You can rest now."[Thank you, sir.]I ended the call after that and shot an eyebrow up. After what happened yesterday, I know that Agatha will do everything to know who I really am, but sorry, I'm wiser than her. I have already perfected the act of pretending and lying. She messed with the wrong man.I rose from the couch and went to the kitchen. I put my
Solana's POVI quickly took a step back after the realtor entered the unit. I couldn't look at Jordan but I can feel his stares on me. I wet my lips and smiled at the realtor when he approached me. I was worried that he might see me and Jordan so close to each other but it looks like he doesn't know anything… or he just chose to ignore it?He handed me his cell. "Here, ma'am. The landlord is on the other line."I nodded and accepted the cell. "Thanks."I turned my back on them and stared at the kitchen sink as I put the cell against my ear. "Hello?"[Hello, ma'am. I heard you wanna talk to me about the unit.]I nodded. "Uh! Yes."[I guess you're shocked with the price?]I scratched my neck. "Ah! Kinda. 300 bucks per month is very cheap for this beautiful unit."I looked at the realtor and my lips parted when I caught him winking at my husband. Shocked, I turned to Jordan who then looked at me and his eyes widened. I turned to the realtor again and he winked at Jordan again, this time,
Jordan's POVSolana gasped as I lifted my arm. She's now in defense state, ready to attack me if I did something beyond her will. Slowly, a smile curved in my lips. I can't resist her adorable charm. She's really something.I wet my lips and stared at her beautiful face. Slowly, I wiped the sweat on her forehead using the sleeve of my polo."Calm down, Solana. I won't do something you won't like," I whispered, trying to calm her down as I can see that she's almost breathless.My eyes wandered all over her flushed face. From panic, I sense she's slowly calming down.I continued wiping the sweat off her forehead. "I'm sorry I forgot to turn the aircon on."She gasped and pushed me away, panicking again. I heard footsteps coming so I turned to the door and saw the pretend realtor entering. I clenched my jaws. I remember how he flirt with me because Solana caught him winking at me. Damn him! He's so freaking creepy! If I didn't know him, I'd probably threw him from this floor because of h
Solana's POVI sucked my breath as my heart clenched because of what he said. I know the drug trial is risky. My life and health is at risk so it's normal for him to act like this but why does it hurts so much? Why does it breaks my heart?I stared at his face. His angry face scares me. It makes my heart clenched in combined surfacing anger and fright.Squeezing my eyes closed, I wet my lips and heaved a sigh to calm down. I looked at Jordan again. He was just watching my face with sharp eyes and clenched jaws. I don't know why he's acting this way when we had an agreement about our personal matters."Jordan," I paused and shook my head. I don't have a choice. I have to tell him. "…I need this money, Jordan."He laughed sarcastically after what I said. He put his hands on his waist and faced me again. The anger in his eyes has intensified. "You have work, Solana. Can't you just wait for your salary? Can't your whims wait?"Tears formed in the corner of my eyes after what he said. Whim