Kayla's POV"Good morning, Daisy." I mumbled a greeting, still half-asleep, expecting a hug from my daughter by the bed. However, what responded to me wasn't the warm embrace of my child but the deep, low chuckle of a man.I snapped my eyes open."Have you recognized who I am?" Harrison teased, his handsome face adorned with a playful smirk."Oh my god!" I exclaimed, throwing the covers off and sitting up abruptly. "What time is it now?"Harrison abandoned his playful expression, calmly buttoning up his shirt. After he was all ready, he glanced at the golden watch on his wrist."It's eight fifty.""Oh my god, oh my god!"I cried out as I leaped out of bed but accidentally stepped on a bunch of black fabric. Out of curiosity, I instinctively picked up the black piece of cloth and examined it closely.After a moment, I recognized it as the revealing maid outfit I had worn last night."If you're worried about being late," Harrison reached into a drawer and retrieved a necktie, elegantly
Kayla's POVIn the afternoon, I arrived at Harrison's company building with my interview outline and a voice recorder in hand. As soon as I entered the lobby, a well-dressed male employee approached me with a friendly smile."Miss Reeves, right?""Yes," I nodded."Good day. Mr. Morris's assistant arranged for me to wait for you here early in the morning. Please follow me."I observed the professional demeanor of this male employee and couldn't help but admire the meticulous and thoughtful procedures of the Morris Group. However, the employee led me through the visitor's desk area without acknowledging it and went straight to the central part of the building."Excuse me..."Doubts began to rise in my mind, and I hesitated, glancing back at the reception staff who were busy registering incoming guests."Did you forget to provide me with a press pass or some kind of temporary visitor's permit? I know your company has strict security systems, and without proper credentials, I might have d
Kayla's POV"I'm sorry, Harrison! Uh, I mean... Mr. Morris!" After a brief moment of shock, I remained in a kneeling position, my head lowered."It's all my fault, I've wasted your time! If you're ready now, we can start...""What if I'm not ready now?" Harrison furrowed his brow, shifted his weight, and settled onto the nearby couch. He then began to scrutinize my anxious expression with apparent interest."If you're not ready now, we can schedule the interview for another time.""Another time?" Harrison raised an eyebrow. Suddenly, he leaned forward on the couch, and his striking face stopped just inches from mine. I instinctively held my breath."If you return to the magazine office like this today, even if I give you another chance for the interview, can you be sure that your leader will still entrust you with it?""I... ""An employee who messes up an important interview will face serious consequences. I think you can imagine that, right?""No job, no income, and one day, the man
Kayla's POV"Kayla, this interview draft..." Lilian took off her glasses and looked up, her expression serious. I gazed into Lilian's eyes, suddenly feeling nervous."...It's just incredible! Perfect! Gosh, I can guarantee that with this exclusive interview, Dawn Fashion Magazine will surely thrive in Gorden City!"Lilian excitedly put down the interview draft she was holding and walked around her desk, coming up behind me.She placed her hands on my shoulders, a tone of admiration in her voice as she spoke, "Kayla, you haven't disappointed me. You've made a significant contribution to our company. Tell me, what do you want? A bonus? Vacation time? Or a higher position?"Lilian's unexpected enthusiasm made me a bit self-conscious.After contemplating for a moment, I cautiously replied, "Thank you for your praise, but this is what I should be doing.""Now is not the time to be modest, Kayla." Lilian seemed somewhat dissatisfied with my lack of enthusiasm. She withdrew her hands from my
Kayla's POVMy train of thought was abruptly interrupted by the honking of a car horn. I reached into my wallet and pulled out the business card Harrison had given me.It was an elegant gold card, bearing the name "Richard Buffe" instead of Harrison Morris on the front. Flipping it over, I found a handwritten string of numbers on the back.Staring at those familiar numbers, I opened my phone and gazed at the contact I had saved for six years, letting out a long sigh."We've arrived, miss."The taxi pulled up in front of the Westminster Villa. I handed a few bills to the driver, then hurriedly made my way to the front of the house. As I approached the door, I heard Daisy's cries from inside."...Mommy, I want my mommy!""...Can you help me find mommy, please?""Daisy!"I shouted my daughter's name as I rushed into the bedroom, finding Daisy in the midst of a tearful breakdown. By her side was a woman who immediately stood up when she saw me."Mommy!"Daisy, with swollen eyes, threw her
Kayla's POVIn the following week, I worked remotely, making modifications to the interview draft while spending quality time with Daisy. It was an enjoyable week.Soon, Amber's wedding day arrived.In the morning, I dressed Daisy beautifully and got into the car prepared for me by Amber.Accompanied by Daisy's cheerful singing, the car smoothly made its way and arrived in front of a mansion located in the affluent district of Gorden City."Mom, look!" Daisy, who was in her reading phase, pointed to a row of brass-carved floral letters on the wall to the left of the garden gate and excitedly shouted."Covent...""It's Covert Private Garden, sweetheart." I unconsciously read the words on the wall, "Established in 1895, belonging to..."In an instant, memories surged in my mind like a tsunami. The humiliation I had endured at the Kelowna banquet was vividly remembered.I quickly averted my gaze, my back pressed tightly against the soft seat, taking deep breaths, trying to calm my emotio
Kayla's POVI arrived at the main venue of the wedding.The waitstaff in black were bustling between long tables and lush floral arrangements. Although the wedding ceremony was still some time away, there were already many guests in elegant attire at the venue.I guessed that these people were probably close relatives of the Newberry or Rufus families. Having been away from the city of Gorden for so long, I had no recollection of those faces.Amidst the groups of people chatting away, I, in my bridesmaid dress, felt like an outsider who couldn't quite blend in.I double-checked the wedding checklist to confirm that everything was in order before leaving the agreed-upon spot and entering the garden maze behind the hall.Worried about getting my bridesmaid dress dirty, I lowered my head, lifted the hem of my skirt, and carefully inspected every step I took, avoiding being scratched by the untrimmed branches and twigs."If you go any deeper, by the time you find your way back, the weddin
Kayla's POV"It was absolutely thrilling, Kayla! Oh, I wish I could have been there in person!"In the dressing room, at Amber's insistent request, her assistant was relaying the Harrison's words that had taken place at the wedding venue."You're not angry, are you, Amber?"I asked as I adjusted Amber's veil, "One of the flower clusters at the wedding site got ruined...""Oh, don't worry, dear," Amber shrugged it off. "We had plenty of flowers prepared! You and Harrison did me a huge favor by getting rid of Vivian Leech!"When Vivian was mentioned, Amber immediately wore a disgusted expression and rolled her eyes as she continued to vent, "You might not know, Kayla, but this gold-digger often sneaks into parties at various houses, acting all high and mighty just because she's the Alpha's daughter! It's ridiculous! Given the reputation of The Silver Moon Pack, letting her in as a server would have been a favor! She actually dared to harass my bridesmaid! Such a foolish woman! She's jus