The receptionist immediately recognized Charlie. They were guided inside, where their internship began, with a special orientation from the CEO. Two other female interns from Luxford, Dona, and Michelle, were also assigned to King’s Pay. However, as they were marketing majors, their tasks were diff
"I can't believe you tricked me!" Charlie said, her mouth full as she heartily ate her donut in King's Pay pantry.When Charlie introduced Taylor as her boyfriend, no one questioned her decision. Taylor was granted immediate entry to King's Pay. "Calm down, will you?" Taylor said, hissing and wipin
After leaving King's Enterprises, Charlie and Taylor dropped Dawn off at her accommodation before heading straight to the Kings' mansion in Halliport.***Dinner at the Kings' Mansion. "What did you say?" Adrian's voice rose. "WHAT DID YOU SAY?""I'm staying at the company-paid apartments, Uncle Ad
“Damn, Taylor, you are on fire!” Kian remarked, panting. “Give me a break, will you?”“Let’s team up against Taylor,” Jasper suggested.Finally, Taylor cracked up. “That’s unfair, man. Two against one?”Jasper and Kian closed in, attempting to trap him. Taylor dribbled low, faking left before execut
“Oh, Taylor, wait a second. I’m still ending my meeting with Mr. Lason,” Engineer Falcon said, noticing Taylor walking in. Taylor saw Mr. Lason’s face turn white, but he quickly masked his panic with arrogance. He said, “Taylor, if you need anything, you should go through the proper channel. I’m yo
“Is your friend coming, Taylor?” Engineer Falcon asked after inviting Taylor outside the conference room for a quick chat. “Yes, Sir, but he might be running late,” Taylor replied. The manager looked regretful. He leaned closer to Taylor and said, “It would not look good if your ‘verifier’ arrived
As for Engineer Philips, their CEO, he was an equally talented Engineer and a loyal executive of Adrian King. Being in his presence was also rewarding. Everyone in the room stood up, respecting the leaders’ arrival. Soon, Adrian ordered, “Take your seats.”Adrian adjusted his stance as he spoke, h
Henry watched as Taylor’s face remained impassive, but inside, he was struggling to keep his composure. Adrian King had just called Taylor his son.Son.What did that mean?Then, Taylor spoke. “Uncle—”“Dad,” Adrian King coughed into his fist. Henry’s mind went blank. He was unsure if he heard it
“You like predictable?” Maxwell furrowed his brows.Okay, Dawn had to admit—Maxwell looked way too sexy. His tank top showed off his muscles, and his messy hair added to his charm. But she knew she had to hold back from admiring this beautiful man.“What’s wrong with predictable?” Dawn asked. “Bette
“I go to Suncrest Valley College of Medicine, and I started my hands-on training last week at Luxford General Hospital,” Thomas said during dinner. “That’s when I got to know Dawn a little better. I met her three weeks ago when I visited Aunt Matilda. Dawn was taking care of baby Cassy.”Thomas look
“How did you know?” Charlie asked. “I mean, it could have been Grandpa?”“Seriously, Charlie, Mr. A of Spades emailed us, saying he would continue funding as long as the rules are met,” Taylor said, his eyes still closed. “The second I read the rules, I knew it was him. It’s your dad’s trademark.”“
“So, this is your side hustle, huh, West?” Daniel asked after Taylor tested the soil in one section of the excavated land at the Suncrest Valley Project.“Cool job, Taylor,” Maxwell said.“Do you have to get your hands dirty?” Dylan asked.“Yeah, I need to make sure the soil isn’t prone to erosion.
Taylor had no bitter feelings about it. He was happy for Jeremy but sad for his girlfriend, who would have to hide in the shadows for the next three years of their relationship.After filling half of the lineup, the rest of the job was left to Carlos Ronaldo, whose sports management agency scouted t
“So, what do you say, Daniel? Are you in?” Taylor asked Daniel Langly, the captain of Suncrest Valley State University’s basketball team.“Honestly,” Daniel said, looking up. “I thought it was the end of my basketball career. I’m grateful for this opportunity, so... it’s a yes!”“You made the right
“I agree,” Drew said.“Same here,” Mark added. “Maxwell, you’ve got the talent. You are very fast.”“And I could really use friends to back me up,” Taylor said.“I’m touched,” Drew said, placing a hand on his chest.“But you gotta stop flirting with my girl,” Taylor said.“You know I was just messin
“And that’s the game! The Atomic Heat dominated with a final score of 102 to 48!” the announcer called out, just as Taylor sealed the win with a powerful slam dunk, hanging on the rim for dramatic effect.Playing in Luxford’s grand stadium, the Atomic Heat prevailed over a visiting college from Rose
“Charlie’s social media can stay private,” Kate added, “but Taylor needs a public one for game posts and endorsements.”Taylor, seated beside Charlie, gripped her hand. The thought of her being hurt bothered him. The last thing he wanted was a jealous girl mocking Charlie’s cooking skills.Charlie p