Chapter 4
I tucked the pregnancy test into my bag. My phone buzzed – Simone Bonilla, my assistant.
“Gemma, the client called. They demand ‘The Glamor‘ tomorrow.”
I frowned.“The deal was next Monday.”
“Something went wrong. They’ll pay more if we deliver on time.”
I considered it.“Tell them we deliver the day after tomorrow, with a fifty percent increase in payment.”
“But the client is tough…”
“That’s my final offer,” I said firmly.“If they refuse, return their money.”
“Okay. I’ll let them know.”
I hung up, about to put my phone down when a trending notification caught my eye. Joshua. Joshua and Julianna Dawson were trending.
“Award–winning actress Julianna Dawson and her wealthy boyfriend enjoyed a romantic week in Paris, returning to America late last night!”
The photo didn’t show Joshua’s face directly, but I recognized him instantly. I stared, unblinking.
Finally, my eyelashes fluttered. I exited the search, opening Instagram instead. Julianna’s latest post. A sunrise photo, posted at 5 AM.
“Finally, back where we belong. And thankfully, you’re still here with me.”
The image felt like a scene from a movie: Joshua and Julianna embracing, watching the sunrise together. He’d left so quickly last night to watch the sunrise with her.
A bitter laugh escaped me. Foolish. I knew he had no feelings for me, yet I craved every detail of his life. A despicable thief, lurking in the shadows, spying on his happiness. I was pathetic, unable to control my own heart, even despising myself for it.
But Julianna was back in America. Soon, he’d propose a divorce. A welcome relief. Free from his world, a stranger once more. Maybe then, these ridiculous, hopeless feelings would finally fade…
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Tai Jun is a dreamer and storyteller who believes the sky is never the limit. He spends most of his time with his friend Lian, chasing new horizons and crafting tales that soar beyond boundaries.
