He rubbed his lower lip, angling his head to her. “I didn’t know you were so interested in me.” She made a face. “You and I have enough people in common who talk about you, the good and the bad. I’m privy to both sides.”The good being Roy, Rhea, and Nirvaan. Nirvaan was one of his closest friends,
Rodrigo’s phone rang. “Sorry, Jade,” Rodrigo said, lifting his phone. “I need to take this call.” He left the table and moved a slight distance away. Jade observed him. Dressed in a navy suit, a black shirt and a black tie, his dark hair swept back over his wide forehead, and with that delicious d
His presence always had that effect on her, like she was standing on the precipice of something, and she only had to take a leap, and she’d find what she’d always been looking for. It was strange and didn’t make any sense, but that was what she felt when she was around him. Her lips curved. She’d n
She rocked back. “You’re offering me a job?! Why?” “I’m not sure if you’re aware, but a couple of years ago, I started an investment firm, Fortuna Finance. We are still very nascent, but we have a good team that could use some fresh blood. There’s a position of Finance Manager open on my team, and
Jade entered her sister Wynter’s home the next evening, a huge smile on her face and gift bags in her hands. She’d returned to her own home late the previous night and had slept till late in the morning. She’d woken up, organized for her maids to cook and clean up the house, and did some grocery sho
Jade pulled out the toys she’d brought the twins and handed them one each. They were identical fitted number block sets that they insisted on opening right away. She sat on the carpet with them, helping them set up the toys while Sameer went to fetch her a glass of wine. “You spoil them so much,” W
He spun in a slow circle. “I’m perfect, as always. You tell me, what’s new with you? Any young man caught your fancy yet?” She giggled. “Um…maybe.” His old eyes widened. “Really? Who?” “What are you two talking about?” Wynter said, coming to Jule and her. She hugged Jule, and he, in turn, kissed
Her sister’s words stung. Yes, she had shifted her major in college when she’d realized she loved finance more than economics, but she’d kept economics as a subject. She hadn’t quit it. “Great!” Jade tossed her hands in the air. “So now you think I’m fickle and flighty. And that I’ve turned my back
“Rodrigo and Jade are perfect for one another.” Jule smiled. Tony chuckled. “I think everything we did for them worked out, starting from that text you sent me telling me to encourage the dinner plan. After Rodrigo mentioned where he was going for dinner, I ensured we went to the same restaurant he
“Why?” “It was named ‘Playing by Her Rules’.” He smiled, understanding her hint. “And just like that lioness in that painting, I will always protect you.” Now it was his turn to laugh out loud. And she loved it. She loved seeing him like this, carefree and so much at ease. “You are magnificent,
The horse pushed further into her hand as if in agreement again. She smiled. Xerxes reinforced her belief that he understood what she was saying, always. “I love how you communicate with my horse.” She looked sideways and found Rodrigo leaning against a pillar, watching her, arms crossed. “He’sou
He turned to Kabier and Sameer. “Thank you for your support that day. You guys stood by me when you didn’t need to. You were ready to battle your wives for me, and I appreciate that.” Kabier shrugged. “We all needed closure on your silly and childish squabble with our women.” Sameer nodded. “Besid
Soon after Jade had proposed to him, Rodrigo had whisked her off to Delhi and to his home. He’d finally slept properly again with her in his arms. His insomnia was a thing of the past now. Jade had even returned to work at FF. His woman was brilliant. One day, he was certain, she’d head the FF team
Three months later Delhi The late afternoon sun rays washed over his stud farm, casting a golden light over everything they touched. Summer hadn’t set in yet, and a light cool breeze was blowing, adding to the surreal ambience. The weather was perfect, just as his wedding had been. A few hours ago
Aisha and Jade laughed. Rodrigo felt like his chest would split open with all the happiness he was feeling. Jule and Anthony approached them. “I’m so proud of you, Jade,” Jule said. “You are brave and strong. You battled hard to win him, and now you have.” Anthony patted Rodrigo’s back and hugged
He swallowed through the lump in his throat. “I’m glad you pushed me away. Seeing you with Ayden opened my eyes. I hated it when he touched you. My heart burned when he touched your hair. Seeing you with him made me realize what a colossal fool I’d been. I figured that to get you back, I had to try
“Yes.” “Uh, okay…” He couldn’t for the life of him understand what was going on. She tilted her head to study him. “Once upon a time, there was a girl who fell in love with a prince, and they were happy for a while. But then he rejected her. Again and again.” His muscles tightened. He understood