"Dad, it's just an internship, so the pay's not much to write home about.""C'mon, don't play me for a fool. I've done my homework, and you're pulling in at least a cool twenty or thirty grand a month, more if you're on your A-game! Send some my way. I'm in a bind.""Despite having just sent you mon
Dory had no clue her dad had gotten hooked on gambling.That call nearly drained her savings dry, and the guy on the line was just barely ready to back off.It turns out that from the moment her folks first hit her up for cash, her dad had been swept up in the betting frenzy.It all started with a f
"Wanda, what's up? You and my brother had a spat? No way... he cut off your card? But honestly, the stuff you're buying is kinda..."Helma's voice trailed off, then she sighed, "Okay, I'll send you five mil to start with. If that's not enough, just holler."Dory's mind went blank for a good few seco
Tisha bounced back fast.Jordan could try to shoo her away all he wanted, but she was not budging.She had underestimated just how set he was on his decision, however.Back at the ward, he was gone. The nurse said he had checked himself out and left ages ago.Tisha slammed her fist against the wall,
"Minister Dublin's daughter is tailing Mr. Ellis every day. For someone of her stature, isn't that a bit embarrassing?""I've heard Mr. Ellis isn't into her, but she's practically throwing herself at him.""Really? That's some juicy drama!""Mr. Ellis has really made a name for himself with the gove
Miss Schuman settled into the office to wait."Sorry for the wait; I had to take a call," Jordan said as he wheeled out from the cubicle next to them.Miss Schuman jumped to her feet the moment she heard him.She quickly fixed her hair, revealing her pretty face, and flashed a warm smile. "No worrie
Edward paused, shocked. "You didn't know?"Quickly catching himself, he mentally kicked himself for the slip. He should not have said so much.Jordan's mind raced to the blood he had seen on the security footage, his insides twisting with remorse.Had he been kinder today, not so distant with Tisha,
Alan used to hang out with the crew all the time.Dory, though, was taken aback, feeling unexpectedly honored.She was just a junior assistant. Could she really fit in at a party with Helma's high-flying friends and power players?Edward noticed her spacing out and gave her a playful nudge. "Hey, wh
Jordan, of course, was not going anywhere.He camped out in the ward's entrance for two whole days, too worried to even blink.Finally, Helma had enough. She shooed away the crowd of well-wishers and let him in.Edward peered through the glass, his throat dry. "Hemmy, is it really okay to leave them
The figure in the bed shifted slightly. The blanket fell away, revealing eyes red from crying. She just watched him silently. Yet to Jordan, her gaze said more than words ever could. His own eyes filled with tears. "Once you're better, you can be as mad as you want. Right now, you need to take care
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