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

Everything feels wrong. My days are all jumbled up. I go through the motions, merely existing. I hope that tomorrow will bring a better day but it seems that’s just what it is; hope. 


Nothing feels right anymore. There’s a knot that’s formed in my stomach that won’t go away. It squeezes me every which way. Especially when I hear Austin gently leaving the room beside ours. 


He isn’t mad. That’s what’s so crushing about it. He’s just distant, mostly non-combative in a way that he’d rather let me be than face any problems. He’s decided to stay at his study whenever he isn’t working downstairs. 


He comes home and works at night too. Maybe it’s his excuse to not see me. 


I don’t see my friends, I don’t see my mom. My only companion these days is Charlotte. 


Dinner is a quiet affair consisting of a mute Austin with a poker face. Eye contact is a rare thing nowadays. It’s a miracle if he asks me to pass the salad. 


It’s one of those dreary meals that we discussed an important matter. 


Chapter 96 - Murphy's Law