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Giovanni Haynes

It hasn't even been twenty-four hours since Ciara and I became official, yet it feels like our relationship is hanging by a thread—all because of one woman. The very same woman she claims is like a damn sister.

A sister.

I never cheated on her, but I couldn't help but compare my situation to that of her sister and ex. When I was with Eve, I felt nothing, just as I had with the other women. In fact, that woman is far more heartless and detached than I could ever be, which leads me to believe she felt nothing for me either.

Eve had an even worse reputation than I did, so she probably won't even recognize me. Still, I can't let this go. I hurl a full whiskey bottle across the room in frustration.

It's remarkable how much this woman has impacted my life in such a short time. Ciara is truly special, and the bond we formed makes it even harder to imagine losing her.

"Sir," Ms. Lambert calls, peeking her head through my office door. "What!" I snap, making her