Chapter 27

Maxwell

It's just a matter of time.

You don't have to feel guilty.

You're not doing such a bad thing.

It's only to...

Why was I even doing this again?

Well, because she was proud, arrogant and annoying. I just wanted to put her in her place.

I ran a hand through my hair and sat down at my mini-bar where I sipped my whiskey.

I couldn't take off the look she had given when they told her that her account would remain frozen from my mind, and it was killing me.

I hated feeling like that. I don't think I've ever felt like this except with Diane, but that was different, of course.

I poured another glass of whiskey for myself and fell asleep with that thought until the next morning when I got ready for work.

I walked into the office where Raya was already placing some documents on my table, and I cleared my throat, "good morning sir" she said.

Well, that was new. She was not frowning or blank but was actually smiling.

"Morning"

"This is the final guest list for the event and the market rese