Author's P.O.V"Please take me to this address." A handsome man with blue eyes and long, neatly tied brown hair had just gotten into a taxi at Jaketon International Airport."Okay, sir."The taxi drove at moderate speed toward a luxury residential complex around Jaketon.He had never met Albert's wife before. His mom said she was very beautiful. It was a shame she had already been married twice.The handsome man who was tall and slim, scoffed amidst his thoughts.‘You have to get close to Sarah. Don't let her marry another man. I want you to marry a great woman like her. You won't regret it!’ His mother's words kept ringing in his ears, making him scoff again.The man opened his phone gallery to pass the time on the journey. Photos of him and a beautiful woman made him wince. For his mother's sake, he had to leave his girlfriend from another country and return to his homeland."We've arrived, sir," the taxi driver said, snapping him out of his reverie. The man looked out the wi
"How is Celine?" Sarah began the conversation."Mom is fine. She sends her regards," Alex, who let his shoulder-length hair flow freely, occasionally glanced at Sarah.Sarah smiled warmly when their eyes met, while Alex maintained his cold demeanor.To Sarah, Alex didn't resemble Albert at all. Maybe because Alex was Celine's child from her previous marriage."Have some more, Alex! Don't be shy!" Sarah tried to break the awkward atmosphere."Mm." the handsome, long-haired man murmured without looking at Sarah.They fell silent again. Alex had finished his meal."Celine said you wanted to help me with Albert's company. Is that true? If so, come with me to the office tomorrow!"Alex turned, surprised at Sarah's words."My mom told you that?" Alex scoffed.Sarah nodded."Don't you mind?" Alex asked, astonished at how relaxed Sarah seemed."Why should I? I'm actually happy if someone helps me manage Albert's company. Meanwhile, I can focus more on my own company.""What? You h
"Sorry, is there something wrong?" Sarah asked, puzzled by Alex's unblinking stare."Oh, uh, n-no, nothing. I just doubted you driving," he replied nervously."Don't worry. Since Albert got sick, I've gotten used to driving myself.""Oh, that's good!" Alex replied coolly.They didn't talk much during the drive. Sarah occasionally asked questions or talked about the traffic to ease the awkwardness, but Alex's responses remained indifferent and cold.They soon arrived in front of Albert's company which was large and grand."Let's get out. We're here." Sarah got out and started walking towards the lobby, with Alex striding alongside her."Good morning, Ms. Johnson!""Welcome, Ms. Johnson!"Almost all the employees nodded respectfully as they passed through the lobby and staff cubicles."Good morning Ms. Johnson. Is there a meeting today?" Calvin approached Sarah."No, I'm just here to introduce Mr. Alex Bolton to you."Alex, this is Albert's personal assistant, Calvin. He has
"Alex Bolton. Just call me Alex!" the handsome man introduced himself."Sit down, Troy," Sarah requested."Am I interrupting?" Troy felt uneasy with Alex's indifferent attitude."Oh no, Troy. I'm done. Should we go now?"Alex's gaze never left Sarah. Troy noticed and suspected that Alex didn't like seeing Sarah leave with him.Sarah stood up."Okay, Alex. I'm heading to my office.""Hmm..."Sarah just smiled at Alex's apparent reluctance to talk to her. Then she and Troy headed towards the exit."Sarah!" Alex suddenly called out."What's up?" Sarah turned around."Send me your office address! I'll pick you up later!" he said, surprising both Sarah and Troy."No need, Alex. Sarah's coming with me. We have work to do together today. Let's go, Sarah!"Alex just stood there with his hands on his hips, watching them leave. For some reason, he seemed unwilling to see Sarah with another man."Damn it! What's wrong with me?" he muttered.-In the car on the way to the office, T
"Ms. Johnson, someone is looking for you," Bradley entered Sarah's office."Who? Troy?" Sarah looked at her watch. It was still half an hour before the end of the workday. Troy usually picked her up on time."No, ma'am. He said his name is Alex.""W-what? Alex?"Sarah almost jumped at the mention of his name. 'Why is Alex here? Didn't Troy say he was going to pick me up?'Bradley nodded."Alright, let him in," Sarah requested, feeling curious.'Why is Alex coming to my office? He must have gotten the address from Calvin,' Sarah thought to herself."Wow, your office is part of a big company too."Sarah stood up abruptly as Alex suddenly walked into her office. The man complimented Sarah's company, but his expression remained cold, almost mocking. Sarah found it hard to understand him."Please, sit down! I'm really surprised you came here." Sarah sat back down in her chair."As I said this morning, I will pick you up and take you home with me.""Oh... yeah. But didn't Troy
"Troy!"Troy turned when he heard Sarah's voice. Then his eyes shifted to Alex, who was casually walking behind Sarah."Have you been here long?" Sarah asked, trying to take Prince from Troy's arms."Go inside first! Freshen up. It looks like Prince is hungry," Troy insisted, still holding Prince.Sarah obeyed and immediately went into her house.Alex walked towards the pavilion, passing by Troy. He actually wanted to get closer to Sarah's children. However, he hesitated because he had never liked children. But he saw that Gillian was already grown up. Maybe someday he would start getting closer to her."So you picked Sarah up?" Troy asked as Alex walked past him."So what? Don't I live in the same house as her? It's only natural for me to go home with her," Alex replied defiantly.Troy just snorted in annoyance. He tried to control his emotions because Prince and Gillian were with him.Troy glared angrily at Alex, who entered the pavilion. He felt that Alex had some ulterior
"The beach? You're taking me to the beach, Troy?"Sarah gasped in delight as she saw the beautiful view before her. She had been wondering where they were going since they were heading north in the car."Want to get out?" Troy asked, stopping the car on the grass facing the beach.Sarah nodded, still amazed by the stunning nighttime view. The colorful lights in the distance looked beautiful."Wait here!" Troy grabbed his jacket and got out, jogging around the car to open the door for Sarah.Sarah looked at Troy with a smile as he suddenly acted sweet by opening the door for her.Sarah stepped out and walked to the front, leaning against the car. Troy followed her and draped his jacket over her shoulders from behind.Sarah was startled and turned around."The wind is pretty strong. I don't want you catching a cold," Troy said."Thank you," Sarah replied, pulling the jacket tighter around her."It's unusual for you to bring me here."Troy leaned against the car next to Sarah.
"I love you, Sarah," Troy confessed in a half whisper. He took one of Sarah's fingers and kissed it briefly.Sarah smiled, her eyes brimming with emotion as she looked at the handsome man in front of her.Troy looked up again, smiling at Sarah's beautiful smile. There were tears at the corners of her eyes, which he quickly wiped away with his fingers."So... Do you accept me?" Troy asked, looking at Sarah intently and full of hope.Sarah nodded shyly, then lowered her face.Troy was very happy to see Sarah's response. He lifted her chin with two fingers."Look at me, darling."Sarah felt like screaming with excitement when Troy called her "darling." Her heart was pounding wildly. She lifted her face, and they looked at each other, both breathing heavily.Slowly, Troy cupped Sarah's cheeks. The beautiful woman was startled but seemed hypnotized by Troy's gaze.Troy began to move closer to Sarah. Closer and closer, until his warm, rapid breath brushed her face. She wanted to pul