Chapter 58

Leah POV

I delved into my work as the one in charge of the factory. I was searching for a good product, a gem that was very pretty and carefully made all day, yet couldn't find it. My workers did their best on the first day of work. We were able to produce some really pretty gemstones.

Connor was over there giving them encouraging words and also criticizing them when they did something wrong. He seemed to be enjoying his new role as my bodyguard.

When I warned him to stay away from me if he got his orders from Damian, he smiled and asked me if I was having feelings for Damian. It was a strange question and something I had not thought about.

The only person I had ever truly loved was Thomas and he betrayed me. Could I fall in love with another? I didn't think so, besides Damian didn't like me. He looked at me like I was not what he wanted. Except when we were in a compromising situation, only then does his look change.

“Earth to Anne,” I heard a faint voice call my name. When a han