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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
Henry’s face turned white. “W-What?”“Guess what? That security guard has now been fired!” Adrian declared. “And do you know who else is fired?”Henry felt paralyzed. What could he even say now? The entire room was turning against him. Every decision he had made, every move, every lie was coming bac
“Taylor, you have orders to -” Taylor’s new supervisor frowned, looking at his notes. “To fetch refill inks from the ACE Construction supply room and deliver them to King’s Pay office. They are borrowing from our stock.”Since Taylor would be involved in the Suncrest Valley Project, he was moved to
Because Taylor was tall, he ended up carrying some of her weight and gently settled her onto a pile of bond paper boxes. The stack stretched high, like a small mountain, barely offering Charlie enough space to sit comfortably.“Wait. Wait,” Charlie paused. “My butt hurts.”Then, she looked around, d
“Hey, your phone is ringing,” Charlie told Dawn. On a Wednesday afternoon, Charlie was reviewing designs for King’s Pay’s new app when Dawn’s phone disturbed her focus. When she turned to Dawn’s desk, she realized her friend was missing, probably going to the restroom or something. Charlie only me
“We have a surprise visitor,” Mr. Falcon announced. “She is the second daughter of Adrian King. She is here to sit in and observe our meetings.”He pointed to the door and said, “Let’s welcome Charlie King.”Charlie smiled. She pushed the door wide open and walked to Engineer Falcon. As she stood th
Inner Devil: ‘No… No! This can’t be happening! Lord, have mercy on me and my sanity! This is a Category 10 Drought in the Land of Naughtiness. I just saw a cactus cry! Charlie hasn’t had action in three hundred years! We are all drier than expired instant noodles!’Inner Devil 2: ‘Technically, it’s
Inner Devil 2: ‘We’re gonna need therapy—and maybe a gallon of lube after this major drought!’Despite Charlie’s low spirits, she tried to be happy for her family—and Taylor, of course. She may not have had alone time with him, but he truly bonded with her family. At the very least, she joined the a
“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