Chapter 15

They grew up together, the three of them. But things happened along the way, and relationships got complicated

From a young age, Loraine had a thing for Isaac, trying several times to cross the line of just being friends. But isang, with his laid–back personality. would have shut her down ages ago if he did feel the same way Everyone thought they’d end up together

But then, three years ago, there was a shakeup in the Salter family, and isaac got kicked out. Loraine was quick to distance herself.

“Loraine and I are just friends,” he said, implying that whatever choices she made were up to her

Wesley sighed. “Wright, I’m out.”

Brittany ran into William before clocking out

“William

He had just finished a video conference and looked worn out Hmm, I heard you gave your byline to Sydney”

He was planning on talking to her about it. He didn’t expect Brittany to make that kind of move

Brittany was angry. Sydney was still strning up trouble behind the scenes, like she always did.

She didn’t have the energy to atque, and she didnt want to cause many trouble

“Wham, you seem busy lately is a because of me?”

She had some past issues, and Wimbrought her in If the consortium found a handle onher and it affected his future, shed feel guilty

“Of course not “William shook his head, not understanding why Bettany would think that.

Brittany let out a sigh of releet. Willam, it’s getting late. I’m gonna head out”

Willam opened his mouth, as if he

Brittany left the office and received a call from Hannah on her drive home. By heard you and Sydney are working at the same company”

“Yeah”

is she giving you a hard time?”

Hannah asked this after reading the chat records from their college alumni group chat. Sydney had beenboasting in the group that she was family with Mr Sater from Gundeur Capital so everyone had to suck up to her

Hannah reted her eyes “Mr. Salter was a very cold person. Did he even know who Sydney was?

No

Brittany knew Hannah was hot headed, and if she found out what Sydney had been doing, she might lose her cool

“Bri, if she dares to mess with you just tell me. I’ll set her shuaight?

Britany rubbed her temples, parked her car, and got out.

“There’s a dimer party at the Field family’s tomorrow night I’m going “

“What?

stood up immediately, but when her coworkers looked at her she quickly apologized and moved to the hallway with her phone “Are you nuts?

f

me my mom’s keepsake I

her She choked up, then

you realy

going with you tomorrow No arguments. Otherwise, I’ll get mad

getting

Harnali started

finished

That strict boss has been breathing down our necks. I feel like I’m on the verge

happened to be passing by,

she talking about

to remind Hannah that her strict hoss‘ was

off by the mats cold

looking doesnt mean he’s a good person

a job. But it might

ogrumbled, “What’s your husband’s

is Isaac”

even met him yet. When are you going t have dinner with me so

she could fresh saying his full name, the call

as it sh coff due to a low

phone! it turns off all

Nathan was numb

only to meet a pair of icy eyes.

that he ‘strict boss‘ was right behind her. Did that mean he heard everything she

in his eyes. “Ms. Chester do you think your workload isn’t heavy enough? You have time to chat

Hannah tried to defend herself. “Mr. Saher,

“This is your

felt drained

Hannah changed

my phone died earlier. He heard me complaining I need to work now.

message, complaining about the ‘strict bass‘ to his

cooking dinner just

“Back home, let’s eat”

nod, noticing Brittany sitting by

over pulling out a

What’s tha

“Your living expenses.”

be a sham, but she’s still doing all the cooking and grocery shopping. It’s only fair she

I get paid this month, il cover some

Whatever you want.”

Bany retreated to her

party but she didn’t have one, and cash was tight. Renting one was the

next day, after work, Hannah took Brittany

had intended to rent a dress, but

can’t have you renting a dress buy

stunning figure, her waist so slim that seemed as if it could be grasped with one

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