She looked around. None of her other colleagues had gotten that dictate. Everyone was seated in their place doing their jobs. Which meant she was going to be meeting Rodrigo alone. Her pulse skittered. She took a few deep breaths as she took the elevator to the executive floor on level fifteen. She
“It’s Rodrigo,” she breathed out. “I like him, and I don’t know how to behave around him now that...now that…he and I…we’ve…we’ve…” “Hold on,” he raised a hand, stopping her, “Will whatever you say scandalize me?” “I mean, we haven’t…but we…” A look of horror crossed his face. “Jade, please. I be
“You were always a sponge, ready to absorb whatever knowledge was imparted to you,” Jule told him fondly. “I’m sure you will do very well in life. I have full faith in you.”Anthony’s entire countenance stiffened. “Thank you. I do hope I live up to all your expectations.” Jule stared at Anthony, no
Jule had chosen a fancy Italian restaurant at Delhi Sehgal Plaza. The hotel was close to their office, and they reached in no time. They’d just about gotten seated and had placed their orders when the skin of her nape tingled. She looked up and froze. Rodrigo was entering the very same restaurant wi
Kaylee glared at her. Jade smiled back at her. Anthony cleared his throat to dispel the tension. Kaylee immediately focused on Rodrigo’s dad. “Mr. Bennington, how is Aunty Tiana?” she drawled. “I haven’t met her in so long.”“Rodrigo ought to bring you home someday to meet her,” Rodrigo’s dad said.
“Then it’s settled. You both will be my guests. Jule, what about you? Any chances of showing up this year to the race or the gala?” Jule clucked his tongue. “My bones don’t allow me to party so much.” “Which is his usual excuse for not wanting to do something,” Jade pointed out. Jule scowled. “S
“First off, it wasn’t a mere kiss, like you’re making it to be; it was more. And second, you had the whole day to talk to me about it, yet you didn’t. Then you flaunt another woman in my face right after our intimate encounter. And not just any woman. Kaylee. Really? And you expect me to talk to you
“Why? It shouldn’t make a damn difference to you. After all, you’re not attracted to me, right?”“I’m not going to answer that.” She tightened her jaw. “Remember, you owe me a question, Mr. Bennington.” “Right, I remember that,” he breathed out. “Ask.” “Are you attracted to me or not?” She finall