THE INTERN, THE JOURNEY ON BECOMING.

to be their exclusive advertising agent for life!" He excl

tement. "That's amazing, Cain! Congratulations!" She th

of her couldn't help but feel left out. She was the reason created Spark had landed themselves this

hining with excitement. "We're going to be the e

celebration, a pang of jealousy struck Cal, watching from the sidelines. She felt a stinging sensation in her

oor broke the spell, as Cal hastily stood up,

She fled to the safety of the washroom, where tears she had been holding back fina

world. She needed to confront her emotions and face Cain, even if it meant risking her

ent. She collapsed against the sink, her body shuddering with anguish. The si

oom. But instead of entering the men's room, he pushed open the door to the ladie

Cal's eyes, red and swollen from crying, locked onto his, blazing with a mix of pai

e whispered, his v

ver left hers, his gaze piercing the veil of her tears. He reached out a hand, hi

she spat, her vo

e, his eyes narr

oice rising to a hysterical pitch.

on, the silence between them t

tensity that left her breathless. And in that moment, Cal knew she was

ll here, Cain? Can't you see I'm trying to fall apart? Did I disturb you and y

ped closer, his grip on her arms tightening. "What's with the attitude, Cal? You thin

Cain's hold was unyielding. "You'

mistake, a mere blip on my radar. I've forgotten it, and you should too. For your own good." And don't forget I pa

ce. "You may have forgotten, C

, Cali. You're playing with fire, and you'll get burned." St

on. The contract was simple: pretend to be his girlfriend for six months, and he would pay her a billion dollars. Bu

d her to the mysterious and wealthy Mr. Ethan Claire. Sofia had warned Cal that Mr

ould she find success and happiness, or would she fall into another trap? With her

lies surrounded her, and she began to question everyone's motives, including her own. Would she be able to navi

a said over the phone. "But I have to warn you, he's not what

lities. "But I'm willing to take that risk. I need this o

. But promise me you'll be careful. Mr.

a couldn't see her. "I promi

e outskirts of the city. He was tall, dark, and handsome,

never felt so nervous in her life. Mr. Claire, the billionaire busin

Cal greeted, trying

n, I've heard a lot about you. But I want to hear it from your own

ng from Greenville College, and I worked as a creative designer at The Creative Spark Age

is eyes piercing. "You worked for

to reveal. "Let's just say we

not looking for someone who's afraid to take risks. I need someone who'

honest, but she also knew she needed this job. "I

ble, but his voice dripped with sarcasm. "

l knew she had to think fast. Would she be