~ THIRD PERSON'S POV ~After Evelyn left Hayes Tech, she made a phone call to her father and informed him she was back in town, then she got into her car and headed back home. On arriving home she found Jason waiting patiently outside in his car, a smile found its way on her lips as she highlighted from her car and walked up to him. "Don't you think it's risky having me come here?" Jason asked, checking the time on his wristwatch. He had been waiting for close to two hours and was at the point of calling Evelyn to ask her if they could meet in another location downtown."It's not risky, I am just coming into town, the only person aware of my arrival is Sin and for the record, he doesn't come around here," Evelyn replied walking into the house, Jason followed behind still on alert, he looked around the neighborhood hoping no one had caught sight of him, the last thing he wanted was Mae finding out of his meeting with Evelyn. With the door securely locked behind them, Evelyn led Jason

MAE"I thought she wasn't anything like her sister but turns out I was wrong, I wonder how she got the job as Sin Hayes's assistant. I have been applying for months and they keep rejecting my application.""Are you new here? She is sleeping with him, and it won't be long before Sin will use her and throw her away like the useless thing that she is," Mia replies. Her words hit me like a ton of bricks, and my heart sank to my stomach. Is that really what people thought of me, a woman who slept her way to the top?Tears welled up in my eyes, threatening to spill over. I quickly turn to walk away unable to bring myself to go in and create a scene. It's my first day after all and creating a scene would only cause more rumors to spill about me.As I turn, I nearly fall to the ground but I am saved halfway by a firm grip to my waist. "Are you okay Ma'am?" Ryder asks, a surprised look on his face."What are you doing here? Did Mr. Hayes instruct you to bring anything to the media team?""Em

SIN"I suspect Mia, from the freelance team," Ryder replies immediately. "Mia, Mia who?" Being the CEO doesn't exactly come with the skill of remembering everyone's name, I always commend Ryder for his ability to remember their names and sometimes a bit about their background. "Mia Thompson," Ryder clarifies. "She's been with us for about six months now, mostly handling our social media content and campaigns.I nod, "Handle it, Ryder. I want a report on my desk by tomorrow morning. And make it clear to everyone that this is a lesson."Ryder nods, his expression serious. "Understood, I'll take care of it."I put my hand over my lips thinking about Mae working here, it won't be long before I will have to face more people like Mr. Saviano who won't accept Mae working here. I will have to figure out a way to keep her reputation intact and not associated with Lily. Ryder's phone suddenly rings, he reaches into his pocket and brings it out to check the caller ID. "It's Miss Evelyn Scott,

MAERyder leaves the office for a few minutes and comes back to check on me after Sin leaves. Despite telling him I am alright and just need to finish my notes on the Saviano's project he remains by the door on high alert. Once I am done, he shows me a private elevator only used by Sin and his family to get directly to the parking lot away from prying eyes. "Thank you," I say to Ryder as he helps me open the door to the car once we get to the parking lot."Welcome Ma'am, I hope you took everything but in case you forgot anything I can always come back and get it for you," he replies. "I have everything, thank you," I nod. I made sure to double-check before leaving the office.Ryder closes the door and gets into the driver's seat. As the sleek car pulls away from the skyscraper, I realize that Sin didn't tag along. "And Sin?" I ask, meeting Ryder's gaze in the rearview mirror. "He had some urgent business to attend to but he should be home soon or maybe he already is," Ryder repli

MAEThe stinging sensation on my cheek jolts me back to reality. I stare at Mrs. Hayes in shock, my hand instinctively flying to my face."How could you do this to him?" she screams, her voice filled with rage. "You've ruined his life! This is all your fault."I open my mouth to defend myself, but no words come out. I'm too stunned to speak. I ruin his life? Me? How? What did Ryder tell her? Or is she just assuming things?"I warned him to stay away from you," she continues, her voice breaking. "But he refuses to listen to me, now see what you have done to him now.""I didn't do anything," I finally managed to say. "This isn't my fault, Ryder found -""Oh shut up," she yells at him cutting me off. "Your parents didn't teach you any manners before they died, right? When I am speaking you keep shut young lady.""I-I am sorry," I find myself apologizing even though I know it's not my fault. "The sooner you leave my son, the better for all of us," she adds before turning away from me, he