"You are a terrible Assistant," he cried out exasperatedly. "You came like a fire in my office and will go out like a cracker, mark my words." He smirked.
I gave a sardonic smile. "I came like a fire, you say? You Sir, came like a wrecking ball in my life and I am definite you will go out like that too. Merry twerking, Sir." So saying, I marched out of Oscar Spencer's office, who happened to be my once upon a time love and now, my ex-boss.
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He believes in power, she in love.
He is ruthless, she thoughtful.
He is power hungry, she innocent.
Do opposites really attract? Or is it a tale of impossible love?
What happens when heartless industrialist Oscar meets the elusive Sybil?
The answer is quite simple:fireworks fly!
However, is there story really that clichéd? Or, are there some strings attached?
Find out whether love: the sweetest joy and the wildest woe; stands a second chance in this powerful love story.
Ella is falling apart trying to live a "perfect" high school life. Then she meets Ren, who can see past her scars. Suddenly perfection isn't her only option.
*****
Ella Volkov is a gifted music student, but she's depressed and starting to crack under the pressure of high school. Her overbearing father won't even let her choose what instrument she plays. Then she finds herself alone at a party with Ren, her best friend's crush. She'd always thought he was rude, but after that night he's all Ella can think about. Now she's trapped. If Ella dates Ren, it will ruin her friendship with Jenny. But if she stays true to Jenny, she's losing the one person who can see past her scars. It's up to Ella to decide if she will forge her own path, or stay in the "perfect" box designed for her...
Content and/or Trigger Warning: depression, anxiety, self-harm, violence, sexual assault.
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