Novels by Aminahwrites

JAYDENThe door to my office slammed shut behind me, rattling the framed photos of my family on the wall. I leaned against the desk, my pulse still racing, trying to push down the anger clawing at my chest. The night had gone to hell, and it was all because of Brianna. Or maybe because of Marcus.Damn Marcus.I ran my hand through my hair, tugging hard at the roots as I stared blankly at the floor. Every time I saw Brianna with him earlier, it twisted something deep inside me, something dark and possessive. He had no business being around her, not like that, with his stupid charming smile and easy-going demeanour. She had smiled at him. She had laughed with him. She hadn’t listened to me at all, Stylsmin was not a good set of people to be around.What was I doing? My head pounded, my thoughts a chaotic mess. I could still hear the click of Brianna’s heels as she walked away from me earlier, her back stiff and her shoulders squared. I hated how that walk always drove me insane. That pe

JAYDENI watched her from across the room, my eyes narrowing as I noticed the way she laughed with him. Marcus Stylsmin. I knew him well enough—an up-and-coming business tycoon with a reputation for being charming. Brianna threw her head back and laughed again. Too charming.I adjusted my cufflinks, a practised motion that helped me maintain my calm. Olivia's shrill laughter was grating to my ears, but I barely registered it. My focus was on Brianna. She looked relaxed, almost happy, in a way she hadn't looked for a while now."Jayden, are you even listening?" Olivia's voice cut through my thoughts.I hummed absentmindedly, it was probably her usual nonsense about travelling and clothing brands.My gaze flicked back to Brianna and Marcus. They had moved to a more secluded corner, and Marcus was pouring her a drink. My jaw tightened. The hell were they thinking? "Excuse me," I said, not really caring for a response as I left Olivia's side and made my way through the crowd. The annoy

BRIANNA I sighed as I sipped my drink, watching the guests talk to one another. Jayden had ensured I was by his side for most of the night after the run-in with Alexander. I was confused as to why he was so tense. Well, I mean, I guess I get that Alexander gave off a weird vibe that didn't sit well with me, but Jayden was acting like Alexander had tried to run off with his fianceé. I took another sip as I watched Jayden and his real fianceé from across the room. She had probably had enough of us standing together and came to drag Jayden away a few minutes ago. She kept talking and laughing quite obnoxiously. Even with the music and conversations, I could still hear her. The fundraiser officially started after long speeches and the whole Steele family, plus Jayden's fiance had moved to the stage for that. I had tried to follow, as his assistant, don't get me wrong, but some bitch Jayden hadn't introduced me to yet had stopped me and asked if I was slow, saying something like "Try not

BRIANNA The day of the Gala finally came. It was to be held at the Steele manor. Yes, I had been there a couple of times now, but I never went past the living room and Jayden’s study, so seeing the greenhouse area be turned into this huge outdoor dining space was definitely something. The crunch of gravel beneath my heels echoed softly in the stillness of the afternoon. Glancing down at my outfit, I smoothed out the fabric of the dress. The deep blue hue complemented my complexion, and I chose a subtle smoky eye for my makeup. Jayden had said to make a statement, so I went for the last dress I tried on that day. I decided to leave my hair down so it fell in loose waves around my shoulders, the soft curls framing my face gently. My crystal stud earrings caught the sunlight as I walked down the path. It was a chance to mingle with the city's elite, network, and maybe even make some valuable connections. But they have been rude, condescending, and irritable since I started working

BRIANNAWhen I arrived at work the next day, I half-expected Jayden to act as if the dressing room incident hadn't happened, as he usually does. However, he surprised me by complimenting my outfit, causing me to blush when I realized I was wearing a green dress.Things felt tense whenever our hands brushed or our eyes met. I found myself making excuses to leave the room, unsure of how to handle this sudden directness from him.I stepped out to retrieve some documents for Jayden to sign and encountered some men dressed in expensive suits and slicked-back hair. They walked past me as if I didn't exist, which irked me, though I was in a hurry.There was something about them that gave me the creeps.They stepped into Jayden's office without knocking. "Steele! I brought mt man over for some business." one of them shoutd as they entered."Lucas, it's been a while," I heard Jayden's voice trail off as the door closed."Mr. Steele, I appreciate you taking the time to meet with me," Mr. Larms

BRIANNA After my meeting with my mom, I was in a bad mood. I threw myself into work, and the Gala preparations made that easy. The hum of the city outside provided a steady backdrop to the muted office atmosphere.Jayden sat behind his desk, his gaze fixed on me as I tried to organise the day’s reports. After a prolonged silence, Jayden’s voice cut through the ambient hum. “Ria,” he called, his tone low and deliberate. “Why do you keep dressing like that?” I looked down at my cotton gown. I agree that it had seen better days, but why did Jayden have to ask about it like that? “Like what?” I retorted, meeting his gaze. “Your wardrobe is hardly suitable for the image I want to project.” His steel blue eyes bore into mine with an intensity that sent a shiver down my spine. “What’s wrong with my wardrobe?” I challenged. He circled the desk, his steps deliberate and measured. His gaze swept over my outfit, a calculated assessment that left me feeling exposed. “It lacks sophistica