Sky Chandler, a powerful CEO, first captured Jules Parker's heart in high school with kindness and charisma. Jules idolizes Sky, but when their paths cross again years later in the unforgiving corporate world, the hero of Jules' past becomes a guard...
The day began in utter chaos but ended like a fairy tale. The energy of the evening buzzed with excitement as their friends, watching from a distance, erupted in joy over the new couple. Jim, ever the dramatic one, clutched her chest and exclaimed, "My baby almost came out!" Her words brimmed with excitement as she gestured toward Tee and Kade.
"They're finally together!" Jim squealed, her voice carrying across the room.
Dianne joined in, shouting, "Go order the drinks already!"
"No alcohol for me, though!" Jim quipped, her comic caution drawing laughs from the group.
As the table settled into the comfort of dinner, laughter filled the air. The joy was contagious, though Jim couldn't resist her usual jabs at Kade. "Kade, what a waste of a good-looking actor! Nobody wants her!" she teased, her eyes glinting mischievously.
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Kade, not one to take it lying down, delivered her signature flair of dramatics. "Since you've brought this up, I'm going to say it now: I'm not looking for a lover. I'm a rare item, darling!"
"Ohhh, sounds just like one of those celeb interviews," Jim shot back, her mockery never missing a beat.
Tee leaned in with a teasing smirk. "Now that you're lovers, what's next?" he asked, throwing a playful glance at the couple. He didn't stop there. "In certain areas, you two are clearly lacking, but feel free to ask me for advice. Master of all things is here!"
That earned a chorus of laughter and jeers. "That's just too much, Tee!" someone shouted.
"What's the difference between before and after becoming lovers?" Jules asked, her curiosity drawing a collective sigh from the group.
"You're dumb," Sky replied bluntly, though his grin softened the words.
"Of course, there's a difference!" Sky added, his confidence prompting cheers from the group.
"What is it?" Jules blinked at him, her innocence drawing chuckles.
Sky leaned in, ready to drop his 'game-changer' advice. "Listen carefully. Since we've become lovers, you can borrow money from me. Normally, I don't lend friends money it can mess up relationships. But you, Jules, you can borrow from me now."
The table roared with laughter, Kade shooting Sky a mockingly rude look. "How noble of you, Sky," she quipped.
As the laughter settled, Jim leaned forward, her tone turning semi-serious. "Now, Mon, let me warn you. There's Mia, and then there's Grandma. You'd better arm yourself with weapons and ammunition to get past the last boss!"
Jules' face fell in worry, her thoughts clearly racing, but Sky reached for her hand. "Don't be afraid. About Grandmother I'll handle it," he assured her, his steady gaze easing her nerves.
"You'd better keep it real," Tee added with his usual flair.
Jules, finally mustering courage, turned to Sky. "There's something I've been wondering. If you didn't hate me, why did you keep pressuring me to quit my job?"
Sky hesitated, his confidence slipping for a moment. "Well..." He paused, the words caught in his throat. Finally, he admitted, "At the company, I set a rule prohibiting employees from dating one another... or else they'd be fired. I fired you so that I could..."
Kade, unable to contain herself, jumped in. "Just tell her you wanted to ask her out already!"
Jules, catching the implication, blushed and looked at Sky shyly. "You wanted to go out with me, Sir Sky? Why didn't you just say so?"
Sky averted his gaze, clearly embarrassed, but Tee clapped his hands to break the tension. "Anyway, you're together now. Just make sure no one at the company finds out."
"Hey, let's worry about that tomorrow!" Kade announced, raising her glass. "Tonight, we celebrate!"
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The mood lifted once again as Sky offered Jules a plate of food. Her cheerful thanks made his heart swell. Watching her, he couldn't help but fall for her all over again the innocent and kind girl who now had his heart completely.
