the benefit of the doubt, deep down, I knew that there was nobody else who could be responsible. All the evidence p

ds while I had a significant amount of money stashed away in the trunk of my car. Neverthel

ears, "Please, God, I pray that I secure this job, so I won't remain a burden to my frien

, her tone biting with emphasis on the word "friend." Her

twist it into something it's not," I pleaded earnestly, desperate

to be around a thief?" she retorte

words were driven by guilt, but I couldn't bear to look at her any longer without feeling a sense of disgust for

would begin, and I found myself assigned to the Jacob

n a whirlwind of emotions. The mere thought of stepping foot in the prestigious Jacobs family

ding towns. With ownership of one of the largest oil companies in the world and a chain of highly succe

but whispers of his unearthly beauty spread like wildfire. Both divorced and single females in the area eagerly anticipated the moment when he would make his grand entrance, imaginations running wild with anticipation.To say I was excited would be

n? Who was I kidding? At the end of the day, Jonathan would make his own decision, regardless of

had delivered a grim prognosis, stating that he might never walk or speak again. It was undoubtedly one of the most somber stories to circul

ng communities. They seemed to possess an allure that left the girls swooning, captivated by their striking looks and vast wealth. Despite this, Jonathan remained shr

spite his charm, he struggled to find the confidence to make any commitment. With his British accent, captivating brown eyes, and at

feelings of betrayal towards his father, resentful that his younger brother, Jonathan, had been entrusted with the reins of the family businesses instead of him. The tension sim

pine. Oh, how I indulged in the fantasy of us falling in love. I c

e of Jonathan. The anxiety that coursed through my body was almost suffocating. Swa

t the anticipation of his return for the fami

roughout the room, illuminating both the table and the sparkling chandelier above. The uncorked bottles of exq

len ill and couldn't make it, presenting me with an opportunity to step up and fill the void. It was a challenge to quickly grasp what needed to be done and how t

excitement quickly waned as I noticed an empty chair among the guests. Where was he? I instinctively lowered my head slightl

me, and I couldn't help but

esence commanding my attention. She informed me that my services were needed in Master

do in the kitchen," Mrs. Richmond cautioned gent

d innocently, acknowle

ed me. The grandeur of the house felt like a dream come true, as if I had been transported to a magnifi

with each passing moment. Timidly, I raised my hand and gently knocked on the door, my heart pounding in my chest. Before any words could escape my lips, a familiar voice resonate

he snapped harshly, his im

ing. As I surveyed my surroundings, I couldn't help but be struck by the sheer elegance of the space. His room exuded luxury, and my eyes were immediately drawn

the realization that he might not be single. The th

pping up the spilled wine on the floor. I was determined to fini

e stairs, I was taken aback to find him standing at the entrance of the clos

ythm. An oppressive stillness enveloped the room as I struggled to draw breath into my lungs. My eyes fixated on him, loc

m him or what I had just witnessed. The familiarity of his voice intensified the knot

fear and anger when my eyes landed on that distinctive mark above his eyebrows. Could it really be him? The

ere was a flicker of recognition in his gaze as well, a hint that he too remembered who I wa

ithin my head, urging me