Chapter 7

I shied away from Shawn and said, annoyed, “It’s over between us.”

“We have been together for ten years, and now you’re telling me that you’re giving up on us? You’re just sulking. I’ll prove to you that I’ll end things with Casey.”

Shawn took off, either running away from the fact that I didn’t love him anymore or confident that he’d win me back.

The moment he left, my client, Chester, showed up with a bouquet of red roses.

“Surprise, Jess! I’m here on behalf of my company to discuss a potential partnership. Are you happy about that? Here are some flowers to brighten up your day!”

He was a mixed-race hunk, hailing from a wealthy family.

We met by chance a month ago, and he’d been pursuing me since, calling me his soulmate.

I took the bouquet. “Thank you. Since you’re here, are you cutting me a better deal?”

“If you’d be my girlfriend.”

“Then I should get the goods for free.”

“Haha. Just kidding, Jess. Seriously, though. If that’s what you want, I can give the shipme