Book 5: Away From Him

Iris’s heart was heavy, but she had no choice but to start afresh without Maddox. He had settled her in Escapades at her new job as his PA. His former PA, Mrs. Lewis, was very patient and knowledgeable, training Iris to perfection. 

Iris contacted her school to continue where she had left off. Therefore, all her free time went into preparing for her upcoming assessments. Once she graduated, she wanted to pursue the course of her choice. 

Strangely, it had been three days since she had seen Maddox. He hadn’t met her when he was here at Escapades for a few hours. Iris’s heart sank with disappointment. She had waited every day to see him once. Was he avoiding her? 

“Ms. Hansley, please, can you handle Mr. Laurier’s appointments? There are so many, you need to schedule them efficiently.” Mr. Greene handed her a folder before leaving. It was already evening, and Iris’s stomach grumbled for food. 

Yet she sat there working on his schedule. Mrs. Lewis h