Miracle's POV As we left the party and headed to the car, I burst into loud laughter, feeling proud of myself. Not only had I successfully passed my test of handling myself from Leo's ex, but I had also managed to hold my own among the wealthy and influential crowd. I didn't embarrass myself in the presence of those stuck-up billionaires. Leo's smiles were glossy and bright, reaching his eyes. "Good job, Miracle," he said as he chuckled and patted my back. "I didn't think you'd be able to handle her. " I blushed and warmth spread through my body. "Well, I did and I deserve an award." "What do you want?" He chuckled and I shook my head. "Nothing, other than getting a successful hitch-free job done and getting paid afterward." "How about getting you a better phone than that crap you're using." I stopped walking and gasped. "What! My phone is great. I don't care what you think about it. " "I bet it takes blurry pictures, "he said, bursting into loud laughter and leading me to h

Leonel's POV I wondered why Miracle was sad after I sent her five hundred thousand dollars. There was something different about her. She seemed distant and preoccupied, almost as if she was hiding something from me. I informed her about my mum's birthday which was coming up on Sunday and we had to be at my family's house that evening. "Is everything okay, Miracle?" I asked her, trying to gauge her mood. "Yeah, I'm fine," she replied, not meeting my eyes. I could tell that something was bothering her, but I didn't press the issue. I had to go to work, and I couldn't afford to be late. As I trudged up the stairs, my phone rang and I knew before I even looked at the caller ID that it was my mother. I had been expecting her call, knowing that she would want to give me a piece of her mind after the disaster of the party the night before. Sure enough, as soon as I answered the phone, she began berating me for my behavior. "This thing you're doing, it's not good for you," she scolded m

Miracle's POV Leonel's sister walked into the room, her purple braids disheveled and her eyes darting around the room. She ignored me and went straight to Leonel, sitting on his lap and laughing at some inside joke between them. I felt like a stranger, alone and out of place. "Excuse us, Miracle, we'll be back," Leonel said before walking out of the room with his sister. I sat on the bed, surrounded by luxurious furnishings and expensive decorations. Leonel's mum didn't like me. And why would she? I was nothing compared to the rich and snobby people that she knew. If only she knew who I truly was, then she would gladly endorse a freelancer for her son. My head was pounding like a drum, and I couldn't take the pressure any longer. I kicked off my sandals and collapsed onto the bed, hoping to find some relief in the soft mattress. But my racing thoughts kept me from finding any rest, and I tossed and turned restlessly, trying to find a comfortable position. Finally, I closed my ey

Miracle's POV I lay in bed and my mind raced with conflicting emotions. The intensity of Leonel's kiss had left me dizzy and longing for more. I wondered how he and I would spend the night and couldn't believe how aroused I was by the kiss. But his nonchalant attitude afterward had left me confused. I couldn't understand why I was having such strong feelings for someone who didn't feel the same way about me. I tossed and turned, trying to get comfortable and push the thoughts of Leonel out of my head, but it was a losing battle. Every time I closed my eyes, his face and lips seemed to haunt me, and I couldn't shake the feeling that I was falling for him despite my better judgment. I got out of bed and paced around the room, trying to burn off some of my restless energy and caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror and saw that my cheeks were flushed. Damn it! I took a cold shower hoping it will help to calm me down and distracted myself by watching a movie on N*****x. My eyes

Leonel's POV As I mingled with the guests at my mum's birthday party, I was pleasantly surprised to see some familiar faces I had lost touch with over the years including Elma, a classmate from high school whose mother was a close friend of my mother's. She had moved to the UK after graduation, and we had lost touch. "Leonel!" Elma waved at me with a warm smile. "Am I dreaming? Elma in the flesh?" She laughed at my reaction and we hugged each other tightly. She looked so different, her ash blonde hair cascading in soft waves. It was such a joy to see her again after all these years. "It's so good to see you again. We should catch up sometime," she added, giving me a flirtatious wink and placing a hand on my chest. I hesitated for a moment, caught off guard by her sudden flirtation. "Uh, sure," I stuttered. "So, are you still a single as-hell eligible bachelor, or is there a little missy I need to know about?" Elma asked with a sly grin. I chuckled awkwardly. "Well, there is a