SINLily turned out to be quite cooperative during the meeting, she didn't hesitate to apologize not only to the company clients but to the media. I don't know if she was still taking in my rejection or if she felt being obedient would make me see her in a different light, but it all didn't matter to me. As we exit the meeting, the buzz of the reporters and the flash of the cameras are overwhelming, but there is a sense of accomplishment. Lily's apology has calmed the storm for now, but the real challenge is ahead.Ethan leans close, his voice barely audible over the chaos. "That went better than expected, huh?" His gaze is questioning, searching for my reaction.I nod, my mind already racing to the next steps. "It did, but we're not out of the woods yet. We need to ensure the clients are truly back on our side."As we make our way back to the car, Lily remains silent, a stark contrast to her earlier defiance. Her cooperation has been surprising, but her motives are still unclear t

SINEvelyn?How did she get my new number? I had given her Ryder number recently in hopes that she would stop calling, her frequent calls and messages were starting to annoy me. "I have been trying to get to you through Ryder but he is always claiming that you are busy but now it seems you have been avoiding me," she says. I checked the caller ID again to be certain I saw an unknown number before placing the phone back to my ear. "I have been busy Evelyn, not all of us spend time just pressing our phones," I reply walking into my room. "So, are you saying all I do all day is nothing?" She questions. "No, Evelyn," I say, my tone even. "I'm not saying that. But I've been dealing with a lot lately, and I haven't had much time to talk to anyone," I add opening the door to my room. I place the phone on speaker and place it on the bedside table as I take off my clothes. Today has been a long day, a good shower should help."Well, now you do," she says. "And I have something important

MAE"Please Ma'am, you need to eat something," Victoria pleads as she steps into the room to find the food tray from last night untouched. I couldn't bring myself to eat last night, my mind has been occupied with Lily and why she did what she did after everything we have been through. Even in my dreams, I saw her face, those eyes filled with so many emotions I couldn't understand. It's like she's asking me to understand something, but I don't know what. I had woken up sweating and realized my cuffs had been taken off probably by Ryder or Sin. "I'm not hungry, Victoria," I say softly, not wanting to upset her. She's been nothing but kind to me, but I just can't eat. My stomach feels like it's tied in knots.Maybe if I see Lily again and talk to her, maybe I will feel the need to eat. Victoria sighs, a look of worry crossing her face. "You haven't eaten anything since yesterday, Ma'am. It's not good for you. Please, try to eat something. If not for Mr. Hayes but for me?" She holds o

MAEHis use of the word Princess throws me off for a second, nobody has called me that in a serious tone before. I know he has used it in the past a couple of times but now It sounds like a nickname that's too intimate, too personal for our relationship. But then again, nothing about my relationship with Sin is typical or expected."Yes, let's go," I say, managing a small smile as I get into the car. The ride to Hayes Tech is quiet, filled with the soft hum of the city waking up. I find myself staring out the window, trying to distract myself from the nervous energy building inside me.Sin doesn't say much, but I can feel his gaze on me from time to time. It's as if he's trying to read my thoughts, to understand what's going through my mind as we get closer to our destination."Here," he says pulling my attention back to him. I look at him to find him holding a company name tag, he extends it towards me. The name tag is sleek, with a simple design but unmistakably sophisticated—just

SINIt has been five hours since Evelyn left my office and Mae hasn't said a word about Evelyn showing up here so early, instead, she has spent the past hours working on the files. I don't know why but I expected a reaction from her and not getting one has made me quite uncomfortable like I have been caught doing something wrong.I find myself adjusting the collar of my shirt and at some point rolling up my sleeves. Ain't women supposed to be bothered by situations like this? It is evident Mae could sense something was up with Evelyn and me, yet, she remained silent. Evelyn. Why is she back in town? I should have known her decision to not come back to town last night was all a lie. I run my finger through my hair leaning back on the seat as I glance over at Mae. She bites softly on the top of her pen, her eyes glued on the files in front of her. I clear my throat, breaking the silence that has settled between us. "You can take a break," I inform her, checking the time on my wristwat