I didn't ask Austin for an IOU. After five years together, I still trusted him on that front.
Back at the office, my boss asked if everything was settled.
I nodded. "Don't worry, Mr. Sterling. It won't affect my work."
Mr. Sterling just hummed softly and sent me back to my desk.
Maybe when love fails, work succeeds.
The company was bidding on a big project in a neighboring city, and Mr. Sterling asked me to go with him.
Before the trip, I went to see Austin.
The week was up. Time to get my money back.
Austin asked to meet at the apartment. I agreed, but when I got there, Daisy was there too.
I pretended I didn't see her and held out my hand for the money.
Austin handed me a card.
"There's 150,000 in here. The PIN is your birthday."
Just as I reached out to take it, a hand snatc
