"The baby is still alive, Mr. Bailey. However, his heartbeat is very slow. Ms. Rodriguez needs to take absolute rest for a period to be able to keep the child. In addition, I will keep her here for a few days to ensure recovery.""His heartbeat? Do you mean it's a boy?" Evan asked with eyes shining."Yes, sir. It's a little warrior." the doctor responded with a weak smile. "Congratulations!""Can I see her now?""Yes. She is asleep due to the medication, but she will wake up soon. Please avoid strong emotions. The baby's life is still at risk.""Thank you, doctor."Evan headed for the room where Chloe was, feeling his heart explode with joy. He managed to save his small family after all.He watched her sleep and ran his hand over her face, through her hair, and finally over her belly."We did it, buddy." Evan said with teary eyes. "So small but so brave. You'll be just like your mother. Thank you for not giving up on us, son. I promise you that I will protect you as long as I live. Be
Evan sighed heavily and opened the file.'Dear Evan, I'm sorry for everything I've been putting you through. I'm sorry for the photos in the magazine. I loved you at some point, but I was so blinded by fame, power and money that I couldn't realize in time how happy I could be with you. I am sending this email to inform you that I am leaving. I will go to Paris to resume my modeling career. Be happy. Maybe someday we'll meet there. Love, Jill.'Evan leaned back in his chair and stared at the computer screen. For the first time after all the mess Jill created in his life, he felt nothing for her. That rage that burned his body and made him think of all the times she made a fool of him was gone.That wedding plan was designed to play in Jill's face that he could be happy without her. However, at no time Evan really believed he could be truly happy.And there he was, smiling like a lover and feeling his heart warmed because the reason for his happiness was lying on his bed.Three months w
It was a rainy Monday morning in bustling New York. Chloe was leaning on the coffee table, with distant thoughts, with her long legs crossed, waiting for the coffee to be ready. Wearing a black tube dress and high heels, she was internally getting ready for another busy week at Bailey's Industries. "So, what's wrong with you today? Overthinking again?" Brianna asked before she sat on a chair in front her friend."No... Hm... Maybe, yes." Chloe smoothed her long brown hair while she sat calmly. "I was thinking about my life. Nothing new.""Nothing new for sure!" Brianna mocked. "Oh, did I tell you the last news?""No, what is it?" Chloe got up and checked her clothes on the mirror. "Our handsome boss said he won't be attending the Opening of St. Clair Hospital in Chicago because he has a lot of business to deal with here. How come? He is the guest of honor!" Brianna sounded shocked."Really? I didn't know that. Did he tell you this?" Chloe was surprised."Not really. He was talki
"Good morning!" Brianna said, entering the Coffee Room on the next day. "I didn't know I would find you this early here today!"She washed her hands and glanced at Chloe, who was not answering her. "Are you ok?" Brianna asked worriedly."I'm fine." Chloe answered for the first time. "I just didn't sleep. That devil we call boss made me lose one night of sleep!"She had her head down on the table and an empty mug in her left hand. "Oh, really? So it's true what they say?" Brianna sounded interested."What are you talking about?" she turned her head into Brianna's direction."Our icy God… He was dumped by his fiancée!" "WHAT?" Chloe jumped off the chair, taken by surprise."Are you kidding, right?" the brunette was discredited. "How come?""You didn't know that? So why you didn't sleep at night?" Brianna became thoughtful."I'm going to present the meeting in 2 hours. To all the shareholders.""No way!" the blonde woman was very surprised. "I've never seen a PA presents this kind of m
Fired. That's the first thing that came out in her mind. After the mistake of talking about his fiancée yesterday, today was the last straw.Chloe was too confused. Many things happened at the same time, she couldn't handle it. She always worked hard to achieve her goals, to help her parents and to grow as a professional. However, at that moment, she was disappointed with herself. She could have done better.She allowed herself a stop at the Coffee Room to drink some water. Suddenly, she looked at the glass and gave a little smile, remembering her boss saying that she should keep a bottle of water on her desk. "Bossy" Chloe whispered, with a sad smile. "I'm gonna miss this place." She threw the disposable glass away as she walked out of the room. It was the time to visit the devil. Chloe knocked on the door twice. After his permission, she entered the room.On her way to Mr. Bailey's office, she decided she wouldn't let him see how much this situation affected her. So when she ente
When Chloe put her feet at the restaurant entrance, she was five minutes late. "Good evening. How can I help you, milady?" a handsome man, wearing a black suit asked her."Good evening. I have a reservation in the name of Evan Bailey." she said trying to sound calm.The man leaded the way to a private room, where her boss was waiting for her. At each step taken her nervousness was increasing."Good evening." she said shamefully."Good evening, Ms. Rodriguez." Mr. Bailey said while he stood up on his feet.He brazenly assessed the woman from head to toe, which made Chloe embarrassed.The maître of the restaurant pulled out the chair for her to sit."Oh, thank you!" Chloe simply said. Mr. Bailey took his seat as well.She felt like a fish out of the water. It was her first time at a fancy restaurant. She was used to attend middle class establishments, just like her parents' restaurant in New Jersey. "May I ask what this beautiful lady would like to order?" the maître asked, shamelessl
Walking on her way to the office, Chloe felt the icy morning air on her face, which made her feel alive. When she closed her eyes for a moment, she felt the taste of that kiss. The kiss that kept Chloe awake during all night. She was not sure about his true intentions. After one year working for him, that was the first time Mr. Bailey crossed the line. Did he do that just to push Chloe to accept the deal?How could she look at him from now on without thinking about those lips?Already inside the elevator, Chloe made the to-do list on her mind, as always. She decided she wouldn't think about what happened with Mr. Bailey last night. That was a misunderstanding. He was out of his mind for sure."Good morning!" Chloe said when she passed through the Coffee Room's door."What are you doing here?" Brianna asked with a surprised face."Lovely in the morning, huh?" the brunette mocked."No, you got it wrong! I'm sorry." Brianna was working on the coffee machine. "I just thought you would n
"Take it." Brianna gave a glass of water to Chloe and sat in front of her friend."Thanks" the brown-haired woman just said."What happened?" Brianna was worried. She had never seen her friend like that."I know why he's giving all my duties to you. He didn't give me a free day."After a long pause, Chloe looked at her friend. "It's punishment.""Punishment? How come?" Brianna looked confused."He offered me a deal… and I didn't accept it." Chloe had her head down, feeling embarrassed."What kind of deal, Chloe?"Brianna couldn't imagine what her friend was about to tell her next."He wants to marry me. It would be a one year contract marriage.""Oh, f**k! And in exchange?""One million dollars." Chloe simply said, looking at her friend.Brianna widened her eyes even more, as if it was possible. Her mouth was half-open in surprise."Insane!" that was the only word that came out of Brianna's mouth."Yeah, I know." Chloe said, sadly. "What kind of girl does he take me for?"After a few s