Chapter 69

If it weren't for Racquelle constantly harassing me and putting pressure on me, my life wouldn't be as hard as it was now. I stayed up late into the night, finally mapping out my plans for the future before falling into a deep sleep. Perhaps it was my strong anticipation for what lay ahead that allowed me to sleep so soundly. I hadn't enjoyed a good night's rest in a long while, but this time felt different—almost peaceful. Sometimes, I even felt that having Ariana around gave my life meaning. In the morning, I slowly opened my eyes. When I grabbed my phone and saw the time, a chill shot through my body. I had forgotten to charge my phone last night. It was already 9:40 am, and I was late for work. Damn it! Racquelle was bound to find a way to make my life miserable today. I hastily freshened up, grabbed my briefcase, and headed straight for Smith Group. When I reached the entrance, I spotted Racquelle angrily berating the security guard there. "Do you have any sense at all?