ncluding the photos. She deserves recognition. I only omitted her name due to her non-s

se mingled with

ght her off guard, and she couldn't

thoughts, Lara surprised her fur

has potential. She deserves a chance to prov

f his most seasoned reporters, rel

is better be worth it. Alessia can

rge of gratitude. 'Thank you, M

Lara. 'And tha

essia couldn't help but question Lara'

allway, their high heels click

ut for me, Lara?' Alessia aske

cured nails tapping against the

th a mischievous glint in her hazel eyes. 'Remember? I promised to put

n a mix of surprise and gratitude. 'But the

of her hand. 'Which means I got what I wanted,

knows I share so

, not Jeramy's. Besides, you did a great job,

ia onboard, Jeramy would direct his lascivious ener

arrangement: she got the recognition she wanted, Aless

f this, La

mile, feeling a sense

g the employment contract, knowing she w

ed, Alessia officially became a f

ve, signalling the

ention, gathered their colleag

oice rang out in the bustling office. 'Ale

pted, congratulating Al

that it called f

scriptions had hit a record high, thanks to the sc

ty bonus from the chief editor and generousl

restaurant conveniently located

sister, letting her know sh

dined together, indulging in delic

ided to continue the celebr

ew job and the drinks flowing freely, found

to slip away, making h

excused herself from the raucous atmos

was way past Milo's bedtime, and had to abandon the

to the screen, she walked straight into a wall

exclaimed, rubbi

e asked as a pair of strong arms

ands-strong and elegant, a striking co

ice sounde

ighting, her heart skipping a beat as

te before Logan connected the dots and reali

ut she couldn't bring herself to

mping into you,' Alessia stammer

posture but kept her head low

but remained close, his presenc

d, his voice low and husky.

away before the man

did reco

o she used, and the fact that he wasn't repuls

cohol on her breath, w

is piercing gaze cutting

rd, bracing herself

laced with a hint of annoyance. 'You're the re

nce. 'I'm sorry, but I think you have me confused with so