No less than an hour after Duncan left for the meeting at Vas Grander did he return, looking frustrated.“What the matter?” Amara asked, putting away the last of her files and feeling thankful that she’d retire for the day.“Mr. Bia stated that the investors don’t want an outsider present. They said
Amara watched as Tobias rose from his seat, and just like that, the entire table was silenced."Mr. Larsen," Bowen began, but was instantly silenced as Tobias sent him a glare so cold, Amara was sure it could have killed him."What did you just do?" Tobias's tone was calm, but carried enough of an a
Amara’s reaction was delayed, as for the first time since stepping in, she could tell from this man’s eyes that not all the men in this room were sexist monkeys.“No, I wouldn’t like that either.” She responded, finally.“Then it’s decided, Mr. Bai, if you’re innocent, then you’ll have nothing to wo
Be thankful, Amara almost snorted at his audacity as she walked out of Vas Grandeur.Who was he to ask her to be grateful after everything he had done. Even the apology he claimed to be offering, couldn’t begin to compare to the pain he had put her through.Pain in which she was trying to move on fr
“Yeah,” She answered. “I’m…fine.”Tobias wasn’t totally convinced. He could tell from the way her voice wavered, that she was in no way, fine.But he didn’t point it out, and instead, stood up and held his hand out to her.“Here.”Amara, stared at his hand for a few seconds before standing up hersel
The sound of her phone ringing was enough to stir Amara from her sleep. Slowly, she reached out for her phone and answered the call without even bothering to check who was on the other line.“Hello?” Her voice was laced with sleep and she found herself wanting to go back to bed, rather than engage i
Pulling out a knee-length white and navy striped dress, she paired it with a pair of white heels and a beige cardigan.Satisfied with her choice, she went on to blow-dry her hair, and apply makeup.Once that was done, she grabbed her bag and was ready to leave.However, right as she was stepping out
“Yes, but,” The house help hesitated. “She’s no longer around.”“Well, where did she go?”The woman hesitated once again, wondering if it was appropriate to give this information to someone not related to the family.But, she didn’t want to upset the girl.“She went to the salon.”She admitted and F