Chapter 1. Offering Her a Job

Twenty-two-year-old Laurence Lennard didn't have any time to go pub-hopping with his school batchmates, who were only interested in booze and women. However, it was his best friend, Troy Wagner's birthday and he dragged Laurence along with him to celebrate. Laurence had never liked Nolan Young even when they were at school and his behavior towards the young server annoyed him.

He tried his best to dissuade Nolan from complaining to her employer but he didn't listen. The Youngs were regular patrons at this bar and as such had a very good rapport with its owner. After the punch from Laurence, Nolan swore to complain about the matter and he went ahead with it. Laurence didn't pursue it any further and waited for the beautiful young creature outside the bar, his heart constricting with pain even thinking about her ordeal.

At twenty-two, he was already established in his jewelry business specializing in diamonds. His jewelry brand, Sparklez, was doing well and he was on the verg