I felt a surge of anger and frustration at Jasper's insinuations. "No, Jasper, I'm just here to work. Is that a crime?" Jasper laughed mockingly, his eyes gleaming with malice. "Work, huh?” My face flushed with anger, and I could feel the eyes of my coworkers on me, their curiosity piqued by the
The towering skyscrapers of the city cast long shadows on the bustling streets below, as Timothy pushed through the revolving glass door of his father’s building. With every step he took, the weight of anticipation hung heavily over him, threatening to drown his thoughts. Timothy entered Kamran's
Kamran clenched his jaw, his eyes narrowing as he hissed, "You may be wealthy, but you’re not that wealthy, Timothy. I still have influence, and I can make things very difficult for you." Timothy snorted, a bitter smile playing on his lips. "And you haven’t made my life difficult already? Threaten
The day I had to resign from Erickson’s job was etched in my memory like a jagged scar, a wound that refused to heal. My pride had taken a brutal hit, and I was left feeling like a ship lost at sea, tossed about by the unforgiving waves of life. But, as they say, when one door closes, another one op
As I stepped out of the building and onto the bustling city streets, I couldn't help but let out a frustrated scream. Passersby turned to look, some offering concerned glances, but I didn't care. I was tired of being judged for a mistake that I had already paid dearly for. The brisk October air fe
When the ambulance finally arrived, the paramedics rushed to my side, their faces a blur red, white, and blue. They splinted my arm, easing some of the pain, and assured me that I would be okay. But the fear that had taken root in my heart wouldn't be so easily dispelled. As the ambulance rushed m
Aria, ever the optimist, tried to offer a solution. "Maybe we could talk to Timothy? See if he'd be willing to lower the price on the place again." I glanced at her, my expression a mixture of surprise and annoyance. "Aria, I can't believe you're suggesting that." There was a pang of resentment
The days had blurred into a never-ending cycle of pain, frustration, and uncertainty. My fractured arm, encased in a sky blue cast, only made me feel more vulnerable. The hospital visits had become a grim routine, and the medical bills were piling up. As I stepped into the nearby café that afterno