Alton's POVWhen Solana left I immediately called my secretary."Take all the news down related to me and my family," I said and after that, I dropped the call before driving towards Jacob's house hoping that Solana would be there.Upon arriving their helper guided me towards the living room and there I saw Jacob, drinking his coffee alone.I gather my courage and walked towards him.Jacob turned his head on me and then watched me intently."Can I talk to Solana?" I politely asked.Jacob stared at my face for a while before he let out a deep breath."Take a seat," he said so I oblige and sat across from him."Solana is upstairs in her room, resting," he said."Can I talk to her?" I asked but he firmly shook his head."My daughter needs time Alton. She will talk to you when she wants to," he said.I let out a deep breath and then nod my head."How is she?" I asked worry evident in my tone.I was a fool for asking that question because I knew that she isn't okay.The pain that she felt
Solana's POVI studied him intently, my forehead creased with concern."You don't have to pay me, Solana," he said dismissively, focusing his attention on some documents. But I couldn't let it go.The fact that he had spent such a large sum of money to block all news about me and Atlas made me feel guilty. It was a significant amount that I couldn't simply disregard.Taking a deep breath, I made up my mind and spoke."Fine, I will work for your company," I said. As he heard my words, he lifted his head and looked at me, clearly taken aback."You will work for me?" he asked, seeking confirmation.I sighed deeply and nodded.A smile began to grace his lips, but he quickly bit his lower lip, restraining himself from showing too much emotion.I took a seat in front of him, ready to discuss the details of the job he was offering."So, what will my job be?" I inquired.Alton leaned back in his swivel chair, folding his arms across his chest. He studied me intently as if contemplating what
Alton's POVA smile graced Solana's lips as she looked at me, but she caught me staring, so she looked away and turned her head to the side."Our food is here," she announced as she watched the waiter approach our table.The waiter placed our food on the table, but confusion creased my forehead when he also placed a cake with a lit candle in front of me.I glanced at Solana, seeking an explanation for the surprise cake."Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday! Happy birthday! Happy birthday to you," Solana began singing, and everyone in the restaurant joined in, making me feel bashful.I smiled at Solana as she sang "Happy Birthday" to me."Happy birthday, Alton," she said, and tears formed in the corners of my eyes as she greeted me."Thank you," I managed to say, suppressing the tears from falling.I turned to the other customers and silently mouthed, "Thank you," to those strangers who sang me happy birthday before redirecting my attention to Solana."You didn'
Solana's POVWhen I finally calmed down, we decided to leave.Alton drove me towards my father's house, and during the entire drive, my thoughts is consumed by my mother's death.My mom had done terrible things to me. She never treated me like her daughter, but I couldn't erase the fact that she was still my mother, and her death still brought me pain.After a while, Alton's car came to a stop. I looked outside and realized that we had already arrived at my father's house. I turned to face Alton."Thank you for the ride," I said and stepped out of his car. But before he left, I peeked through his window and smiled at him."Happy birthday, Alton," I greeted him once again."Thank you," he genuinely replied and smiled back at me.I waved my hand at him before heading inside the house. As I stepped inside, the dim lights indicated that everyone was asleep, so I quietly made my way to my room.I lay on my bed and felt the exhaustion wash over me. I closed my eyes and allowed sleep to res
Alton's POVSolana let out a deep breath and rolled her eyes at me, leaning on the couch impatiently. A smile crept onto my lips, and I had to bite my lower lip to stop myself from smiling too much.I took another sip of my coffee. I was almost done, but I only took small sips to make it last for an hour."Don't you have work at your company?" she asked, raising an eyebrow and looking at me."I do, and I am working right now," I replied.As she heard my response, confusion played in her eyes, and her forehead creased."Working?" she asked, clearly disbelieving."Alton, you're just drinking coffee... for almost an hour," she pointed out."I'm not simply drinking coffee, Solana. I'm sealing a deal," I said, pointing toward the contract she was holding."I told you I would send it to your office once I'm done reviewing the terms and conditions of your company," she explained."Why are you so impatient? Why do you want me to leave already? We had fun last night, Solana. You treated me we
Solana's POVI stayed up all night reviewing the contract, so as I drove to Alton's company, I realized I hadn't gotten enough sleep.Upon arriving, I made my way to his office, feeling the fatigue weighing me down.The secretary informed me that I could enter, but I politely knocked on Alton's door before opening it slowly.As I stepped inside, I saw Alton sitting in his swivel chair, his gaze fixed on me.My heart pounded loudly in my chest as I approached his desk.Coming to a stop in front of him, I placed the document on his desk and cleared my throat before speaking."I haven't signed it yet, Alton," I informed him. Upon hearing this, his forehead furrowed with confusion.Alton took the document and checked for my signature, but when he couldn't find it, he looked at me puzzled."Why? What's wrong with the contract? Do you want to make changes?" he asked.I took a deep breath, meeting his gaze directly."You don't have to pay me, Alton. As I told you, this will serve as payment
Solana's POVDays flew by, and before I knew it, it was time for the photoshoot at Alton's hotel. I made my way towards the location, following the directions he had sent.The drive took about an hour, and upon arrival, the hotel receptionist handed me the keys to my room. I decided to wait for the others in my hotel room, hoping to get some rest after the tiring drive.As I stepped inside the room, my eyes widened at the sight before me. It was a luxurious presidential suite. I considered going back out and talking to the receptionist, thinking they had given me the wrong key. However, I unexpectedly ran into Alton in the hallway."Where are you going?" he asked, furrowing his eyebrows."I need to talk to the receptionist. I think they gave me the wrong key," I replied, attempting to pass by him. But he held onto my arm, stopping me in my tracks."They gave you the right keys, Solana. Our model stays in the presidential suite. We've given them the best treatment," he explained. I
Alton's POVAfter discussing the details with the photographer for our next shoot, I made my way towards the lobby, ready to leave. However, my steps came to a halt when I caught sight of Olivia. She spotted me and quickly rushed over, pulling me into a tight embrace.I forcefully broke free from her hug, removing her arms that clung to my body. Anger and confusion filled my eyes as I looked at her."What are you doing here?" I asked, my eyebrows furrowed in a mix of frustration and bewilderment."What do you mean? Your company hired me to be the face of your Hotel," she replied, leaving me even more confused."I didn't hire you, Olivia," I stated firmly, meeting her gaze directly.She laughed lightly, a smile playing on her lips. "You didn't, but Mr Wilson did. He called me yesterday, asking if I could be the model for your hotel, and I agreed," she explained.Her words caused my fists to clench tightly. I took my phone from my pocket and dialled my secretary's number as I walked t