Desires Die Hard

Chapter 35

“Oh Cindy, are you really coming home?” Anya asked in a excited shaky voice as she snapped out from her trance, “Well, you won’t be leaving the country anymore, right?”

“Of course, I came back to inherit my family’s business after all!” It seemed that compared to Anya’s shaky voice, Cindy actually sounded quite excited and happy.

She too had not seen her beloved best friend for years. They had grown up together and had initially agreed to study abroad together right after they were done with high school. They agreed to gaze at the moon by the Seine River while singing love songs together as they drank beer. They also agreed to travel across Paris together.

However, some things happened to Anya’s family and her mom was forced out from her family by a mistress: After that, she had fallen extremely ill, so Anya was unable to travel abroad with her.

It seemed that she had tried to contact Anya for all these years. Perhaps it was due to the series of unfortunate events that had happened to Anya’s family that caused her to not be as cheerful as she used to when they spoke.

However, all of that did not matter anymore because she had returned home now. As long as she beloved Anya.

e was able, Cindy would no doubt help her

“That’s awesome. When you come back, we’d be able to hang out all the time.” Anya sniffled before explaining in a much serious tone, “Well, the thing is, I am no longer part of the MacMillan family anymore nor am I the daughter of the MacMillan family. You won’t abandon me, right?”

“No way, Anya! You’re my best friend for life. Cindy assured her.

like Anya’s step–sister who schemed against her.

returning home then?” Anya asked. She still trusted Cindy

they’re going to meet each

to the company just in time for work. Since she

and the work day was over in just a flash.

to pack up

get

off work.

Anya from the huge window overseeing the office spaces. She was getting ready to leave with her bag. He immediately called her through the intercom, “Hey, Ms. MacMillan. I need you to come

his call, she could not help

knocked on the door.

glance at the man who was leaning against his desk and politely

Hanson?”

to come along

with his client?

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