Chapter 2 Menu That had been the happiest time of her life . After graduation , she turned down the chance to study abroad , choosing instead to work as Javon's secretary in the Bradford Group . She poured herself into his world , helping him secure his place as heir , dreaming of marriage , children , and a lifetime together . Then , Shayla appeared . In that moment , Jaelynn understood . She finally saw why the boy who had once promised to marry her never brought it up as a man . His feelings had changed . " Jaelynn , come cut the cake with me , " Shayla said with a sweet smile , walking over . Jaelynn stepped back from her touch , her eyes cool , her voice colder . No need . Your cake has nothing to do with me . " Shayla's gaze dropped , her eyes beginning to glisten . It wasn't long before Javon appeared , irritation in his tone . શિવાની ન ક here to " Why are you picking on Shay ? It's her first job , and I got her the gift she wanted most . She just joined the secretarial department , and you're already trying to transfer ? When did you get so demanding ? " He didn't wait for an answer . Instead , he pulled a black card from his wallet and held it out . " Enough . Go buy yourself that Chanel bag you like . " A sharp ache spread through Jaelynn's chest , and she let out a bitter scoff . He knew exactly what she wanted , but he'd never once thought to give it to her . What began as a childhood love had soured into quiet contempt . Seven years together , and still no marriage . If the love was gone , there was nothing left to keep . " Javon , let's break up . " Jaelynn's eyes were rimmed red , her voice trembling . Javon's expression hardened . He frowned , irritation lacing his words . " Jaelynn , you were the one who wanted to get married , and now you're the one asking to break up . " Are you seriously jealous over something so small ? I can't keep spoiling you . Fine , you're the one who mentioned breaking up . Don't come back regretting it . " " Okay . Her breathing steadied , the calm in her tone belying the storm inside . Behind her , Shayla's cheerful voice called for a group photo . Javon ignored Jaelynn and strode away . Outside the hotel , Jaelynn's phone buzzed with a notification . It was an Instagram post from Shayla , " Today is the happiest day of my life because I met the most important person . " In the photo , Shayla sat surrounded by gifts . Front and center was the diamond ring from Javon . In the comments , Shayla had even tagged Jaelynn to thank her . Jaelynn glanced at it once , then tapped " like " without a word . Monday , 17th floor , project department , Support genuine reading install < Chapter 2 Fore the meeting , voices drifted from the restroom as Jaelynn stepped inside . › you think Jaelynn's transfer to the project department was a promotion or a demotion ? Mr. Bradford already has a new secretary . " viously a demotion . No matter how good she looks , she can't compete with a fresh college grad . " she got replaced by Mr. Bradford himself . No wonder people say he likes Shayla . That's the difference between a new fling and an old me . " lynn stopped in her tracks , then pushed the door open . e two women froze , heads bowing instantly . lynn walked past without a glance . the office . Fe manager , Jerome Mendez , looked down at the resignation letter she handed him , a flicker of regret in his eyes . esigning right after transferring to the project department ? Are you sure you don't want to think it over ? " lynn said evenly , " It's for personal reasons . Don't worry . I'll finish all my work before I leave . " en in her final month , she intended to do her job properly . hat night , Javon stumbled out of a party , still hazy from the drinks . his vision blurred as he lit a cigarette and reached for his phone . Maybach pulled up , but instead of Jaelynn , his assistant Marcus Frey stepped out from behind the wheel . on's friend , Logan Dillon , frowned . " Wasn't Jaelynn supposed to pick you up ? " Mr. Dillon , Ms. Norton isn't in the secretarial department anymore . " Support genuine reading