[Camari]I walked out of my boss's office feeling uneasy. Everything felt like a dream. I looked back at the desk and chair I had used for the last three years. I would have never been able to return to this place.I was grateful that my boss's assistant took me via the executive elevator. I didn't have to use the employee lift. So, I didn't meet any of my coworkers. Only the security and receptionist in the lobby saw me walking towards the exit.With the dignity I had left, I walked upright. I was innocent. Why would I be embarrassed by other employees' suspicious stares? Arriving at the car, I let my tears fall. I didn't know what was wrong with my life. Why didn't I stop being afflicted with misfortune?There was a knock on the car window, and I jumped in surprise. I grabbed a tissue and wiped my face before turning my head. But my hands clenched into fists, recognizing the person smiling happily behind the window. What else did she want from me?“Poor Camari,” Bella said in a conce
I needed help logging into the company's security system. But considering Emily was with security when she found the money in my desk drawer, I couldn't ask for their help. I didn't know who was on Emily's side or who was neutral."What are you thinking?" Jasmine asked cautiously."Do you think they were good friends all along?" I curiously questioned.Jasmine shook her head. "I don't know. Bella is close to you, and I have never seen her and Emily talk that intimately before."I exhaled. "Is there no one to trust anymore?""All the employees are talking about you. I can't believe they say so many bad things. The boss is being unfair. He should have investigated how the money ended up in your drawer. Why did he fire you right away?" she protested."He must not have wanted the matter to get out. The company's reputation must be maintained. If shareholders or investors know he can't keep his money, they'll run away," I explained."You're right. Why didn't I think so?" Jasmine agreed."Th
Bella betrayed me. Next, Emily might do the same. I couldn't trust anyone in that company. No wonder in our last conversation she guessed Bella had a secret relationship with my husband. Emily must be close to Bella.Jasmine and Emily were quite close. So, I couldn't trust Jasmine completely. After Bella and Emily betrayed me, what was her role? Pretending to be a friend who defended me? She seemed sincere the other day. Could I trust her?“There's someone else I suspect, but she wasn't around at the time of the incident. Just like Bella and Emily, she's also my best friend at work.” I sighed.Otis smiled. “I understand. I just realized that a traitor can take the form of a caring and obedient person.” He glanced at Jasper. His subordinate chuckled.“Enough about me. What about you, what do you do?” I asked curiously. “You must be a businessman like Grandpa and Farrell.”Otis chuckled. "You wouldn't believe it if I told you.""Try me."He was stunned for a moment. "If you've ever heard
Luckily, we chose a spot in the corner of the bar. We could see the whole club, but they couldn't see us from where they sat. I came here to enjoy the night with my new best friend, not to make a scene.Wait a minute. Why should I feel this way? I had the right to be wherever I wanted without feeling intimidated by their presence. After all, they and I had nothing to do with each other anymore. We were strangers."This is the first time you've asked me to come to a place like this." Jasmine meaningfully looked at me. "Usually, you only want to have dinner at restaurants or cafes.""We couldn't drink on weekdays. We could get fired if we get the books wrong the next day." I defended myself."Right. And on the weekends, you're always out of town visiting your parents or dating Farrell," she teased again.I chuckled at the memory. "I'm their only child. So, I've felt obligated to take care of them for as long as they've been around."That habit stopped when I married Farrell. I deeply reg
[Otis]Many things happened in the past that I didn't want to recall. That woman was one of them. The person who I thought was my life, soul, and everything wasn't sincere in her love for me.She knew I wouldn't believe her just like that. Yet she was so persistent in approaching me. She didn't give up until I fell in love and accepted her to be my lover. I was on cloud nine when I discovered she was only playing with me.She betraying me with the person closest to me wasn't her biggest mistake. Her thinking I deserved to be toyed with was a crime I couldn't forgive. I was a human with a heart who could be devastated when all his dreams and hopes were shattered.Dorothy knew how humiliated I felt by that woman's actions. How dare she open up old wounds I didn't even remember anymore. I should have refused her invitation. She would never be kind to me.I wouldn't come if Dorothy asked to see me again. That was the last straw. I had heard enough of her insults. Mother was the best person
The man who escorted us let us in. He opened the door wider so Jasper and I could enter the luxurious office. Jasper entered first, looked at the situation inside, and then nodded to me."Thank you." I walked past him."Good morning, Mr. Haworth," Harold greeted as he extended his hand to Jasper."Good morning, Mr. Bloom," I replied, not offended by the misunderstanding."Oh. I'm sorry." The man shook my hand. "Your face looks familiar. Do we know each other?" He scrutinized my face intently."We don't. It's our first meeting," I admitted."All right, then." He let go of my hand and then gestured towards the couches. "Please have a seat. How can I help you?" he asked kindly.Someone entered, so I waited before answering. A man served hot drinks and snacks on the table. I didn't recognize his face, but I guessed he was the assistant. Jasper and I thanked him."Before I tell you what I'm here for, there's something you need to see." I glanced at Jasper.He placed a tablet on the table. H
Carlos Gomez was one of my colleagues who had recently not paid his loan installments on time. He applied for a new loan after paying off his first debt. However, I refused. Unfortunately, Bruce did something different behind my back.He recklessly agreed to the loan without my permission. Since I used three layers of security at the bank, he couldn't withdraw funds without my fingerprints and a verbal statement. He thought being the owner of the company was enough of a guarantee to withdraw money. I wasn't that stupid.He should have given the funds to Carlos last night. That was why he contacted me relentlessly. If he didn't have bodyguards, I was sure Carlos's men would have battered his body."Why did you promise him new funds? Didn't I tell you not to?" I asked, wanting to know his reason for disobeying my orders."He borrowed a huge amount of money. The profit is huge. That's why I agreed to it, sir," he muttered."He never paid the installments on time. Since he asked for specia
[Camari]Jasmine and I exchanged glances. The car didn't exceed the speed limit. My best friend obeyed the traffic lights as we passed through the intersection. Were any of the car's lights not working? However, Jasmine made sure she checked all the lights this morning."In that case, we don't need to panic," I suggested. "It's probably just a periodic check.""I hope it's just a misunderstanding," she whispered.Jasmine pulled the car over. The policeman stopped behind us. I held my best friend’s hand, which was near the gearshift. She turned her head and smiled at me. The window on her side was tapped, so Jasmine opened it."Good evening, Miss," the policeman kindly greeted. "Please show me your license.""First, may I know the problem, sir?" Jasmine asked."Show me your papers. Only then I can tell you what the problem is," the man insisted. Strange. That wasn't the procedure.Jasmine glanced at me, but she didn't say anything. Obeying the policeman's words, she took out her purse a