It seems luck is never on Olivia Blake's cards. Her life has been a series of unfortunate events that has left her bruised and battered. When she joins Cane Industries as the cruel CEO's assistant, she discovers the different layers of Austin Cane. Will she be able to resist his magnetic pull? Will she be able to resolve her traumatic past? Olivia's arrival in his world will unravel Austin. He has to confront his inner demons to realize the real value of love. Will he finally open up himself or will he revert back to his old ways? Will these two jaded souls find refuge in each other amidst all the obstacles life will throw at them or will it be too late?

Craving Mr. Cane

The moment I saw him again after the betrayal, I split my day in two. The first half includes work and the second features moping around at home. The former entails pretending he doesn’t exist. The latter involves melancholic thoughts and late-night nostalgia. 


Both are misery-inducing. But I’ve gotten used to the numbness whenever I’m at the office. I’ve barricaded myself at my desk and nothing and no one can ever hurt me again. This personal bubble is admittedly delicate but it’s something that keeps me going. 


I simply refuse to handle pain at work. Period, no excuses whatsoever. Even if the man of my dreams is just beyond that door in front of me. Even if I see him every day. Not lovers nor friends. A little bit more than strangers, definitely colleagues. 


I shake my head, this concludes my slip-up for the day. 


There’s no peeking at the past or thinking about him on a personal level. Strictly, he’s Mr. Cane. Nothing more. 


Chapter 60 - When The Dam Bursts