Chapter 27 Sonya woke up in the middle of the night parched . Disoriented , she checked on Lily Lane , relieved to find her sleeping soundly beside her . Checking the time , she went to the small living room for water . After drinking , she collapsed onto the living room floor . It was cold . She suddenly felt the urge to call Henry and hear his voice . She dialed , and he answered quickly . Whats wrong ? his gentle voice filled the phone . Sonya burped . I miss you …. There was a pause . Ill be home soon . I want to ask you …. What ? Can I get a dog ? Youre asking if Ill clean up after it , right ? Huh ? Shed just wanted to know if hed agree . Shed had a dog growing up, for twelve years , until it died when she was in high school . Shed always wanted another , but Julian Jennings hated dogs and wouldnt let her have one . Ill bathe it , groom it , clean up after it , feed it whatever you want . Sonyas eyes welled up . Youre so sweet . Sleep now , sweetheart . Okay , Ill wait for you to come home . In the conference room , department heads held their breath , waiting for Mr. Sullivan to finish his call . The head of the tech department , who had just endured a grilling from Mr. Sullivan , felt a pang of longing . Olivorch a disparity between people ! He wished for Mr. Sullivans gentleness , even a gentle Get out . Yes , he wanted to escape ! Others felt the same . They all wondered who was on the other end of the line , that someone could soften Mr. Sullivan , the ruthless CEO , enough to make him offer to clean up after a dog . The world was upside down ! After the call , Henrys smile vanished . He addressed his employees . This laughable proposal is what you came up with ? Should I give you all a day off for a neurological exam ? On the third day , Sonya was woken by the doorbell . Seeing Lily Lane still asleep , she put on her robe and went downstairs . Two cleaning ladies had arrived to clean the newly laid floor tiles . She sent them downstairs and went to wake Lily Lane . Im going furniture shopping . Coming ? Lily Lane groaned and rolled over . My head hurts . I need to sleep . Theyre installing cabinets today . Itll be noisy , Sonya added . Lily Lane flipped over again . As long as they dont take apart this bed , Im not getting up . 13:12 Chapter 27 Sonya smiled . Ill order you breakfast . Mmm , okay . Menu As Sonya was leaving , her phone buzzed . It was a message from someone labeled Erha ( Husky ) . Erha ? Who was that ? The message contained a location and time , followed by : Director Davis dislikes tardiness and sycophants . Remember this . It took Sonya a moment to realize it was Jason Reynolds . Shed added him on WhatsApp , and hed labeled himself Erha . Back inside , Sonya woke Lily Lane and showed her the message . Lily Lane screamed . Sonya , youre my savior ! Dont get too excited . Go to the audition . Olivorddenly energized , Lily Lane went to the bathroom to freshen up , then shrieked . My hair looks like a wild turkey ! It wouldnt do for the audition , so Sonya accompanied her to get her hair dyed black and called a taxi . Driver , please hurry . Shes going to be late ! Sonya breathed a sigh of relief after watching the cab pull away . On the subway to the furniture store , she remembered getting up to get water last night , and then … making a call . She checked her call log . She had called Henry . She had asked about getting a dog , and hed said hed clean up after it ! Sonya covered her mouth . What had she done ? Lily Lane called excitedly that afternoon . Shed gotten the part , a small supporting role , but she had a job ! Im going to JoyPlus Entertainment . Wish me luck . Good luck . After choosing her furniture , Sonya was on the subway home when Ashley sent her a voice message , telling her to check the internet . Sonya saw the trending topic and scrolled down . There was a video of Seraphina West crying on an elevator after being rejected for Director Daviss new drama . Lily Lane got the part, but Seraphina West didnt . Sonya wasnt interested in watching Seraphina Wests misfortune , so she closed the page . Near Julian Jenningss villa , she saw him and Seraphina West getting out of a car . Seraphina Wests eyes were still red . She saw Sonya , her face darkening , and went straight inside . You know Jason Reynolds ? Julian Jennings asked . Ignoring him , Sonya continued towards her house . Jason Reynolds has countless women . Hes just amused by you ! When Sonya ignored him , he grabbed her arm . You dont really think hes interested in you , do you ? Chapter 27 Sonya shook him off forcefully . Julian Jennings , please stop bothering me ! Were over . What I do , who I see its none of your business ! Enraged , he pushed her against the wall , pinning her . Julian Jennings ! Sonya shouted . He stared at her face , his expression stiffening at the wariness and disgust in her eyes . broke up with me and immediately found someone else ? You … you Let go of me ! Sonya pushed him hard . Are you that desperate ? That needy ? You bastard ! Youre a second hand item , trying to climb into the bed of a Reynolds family member . Youre delusional ! Sonya broke free and slapped him . I cant believe I liked a loser like you for eight years . I was blind ! She hurried to her door , about to enter the code when Julian Jennings grabbed her arm again . He glared at her , furious . You hit me , Sonya . You dare hit me ! Let go or Ill call the police ! Seraphina was rejected . I know you did it . This is a warning . Next time , I wont be so merciful ! Im amazing , then . But But this is pointless . She should work on her acting ! Sonya ! Dont yell outside my house . The neighbors will think we have a rabid dog ! They glared at each other . Seraphina West appeared a few feet away . 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