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Chapter 16 - Voice Recorder

Back at Mesquite Neighborhood

The three girls say on the dining having lunch. 

"You know what, Betty?" Alynah asked. 

"Uhm?" 

"My personal expenses had ran down. And the month isn't even up till half" Alynah said frustratedly. 

"Don't worry Aly, the little we have is blessed. We'll manage" Betty comforted. 

"I told Lyra while we're in the hospital, she's gonna help I think" Alynah added. 

"That will be great then" 

Tulip jumped down from the dining table, looking weak. 

"Darling, what's wrong?" Alynah asked. 

Tulip blinked few times and pouted.

"I'm filled" 

"C'mon baby, I'll tuck you to bed and sing you a sweet song" Alynah stood up and picked Tulip. 

"You know what Tulip?" Alynah asked.

"No mummy"

"You're the most beautiful girl ever. You're so special" Alynah beamed, cupping her cheeks and Tulip giggled happily as they went to her room. 

"Thank you mummy. I love you"

Preston Hollow Neighborhood

Kayden was shown in a large beautiful sitting room, sitting on the comfy sofa. His slender fingers were busy with the keyboard. 

"Sir, here's your coffee" a maid approached, neatly dressed in a black and white uniform. 

"Drop it" Kayden said icily. She gently dropped the cup and left. 

Kayden picked up the cup and his phone and leaned back on the sofa. He was sipping from the cup while scrolling through his phone. He paused and glanced at the paper on the table, it's containing Alynah's informations. 

Carefully, he typed in Alynah's account details and the amount he wanted to send her. He smirked and thrust the phone on the table and rested back. 

Earlier on in the hospital, he heard Alynah telling Lyra that her personal expenses had run down and Tulip is still sick and Lyra offered her help. He can't believe that even when he offered her to reach out when she need anything, she didn't. She must be really stubborn. So, when he heard their conversation, he decided to help. 

Alynah was preparing to go to bed when her phone buzzed, indicating a message. She cursed underneath her breath and picked up the phone. A gasp escaped her lips and her eyes widened. 

"OMG!" Alynah exclaimed.

"What what what?" Betty rushed to her side. 

"I just received five hundred thousand dollars!" Alynah whisper-yelled in disbelief. 

"Is that Lyra?" Betty asked.

"Lyra? Where will she get such amount of money? She'll still a student, Betty" Alynah stated. 

"Who then?" Betty seemed to think for a while. 

"I don't know. An angel from heaven?" Alynah shrugged. 

"At least, I'm going to bed with a calm and peaceful mind now" she added. 

Next day...

Alynah dressed up in a black jeans, blue armless blouse and blue soft hairy jacket. Her hair was styled in a ponytail as usual. 

GSG org...

"Good morning!!" Alynah beamed as she reached her workstation. 

"Alynah!" Kylie and Lux exclaimed as they hugged. 

Alynah looked happier than usual. Well, what did you expect? $500,000 from an unknown will definitely go a thousand miles to make her happy, especially when she's in need of it. 

She settled and began working when Evan approached her. Seeing him just standing there made her heart skipped a beat. She knew it is something relating to Mr Hart. 

"Miss Grayling, Mr Hart requires your presence in the conference room" 

Alynah nodded and stood up with her I pad and a file. The client is here, it's time to unleash the beast. She chuckled at her own words and made her way to the conference room.

Alynah walked into the conference room, heads up shoulders high. She saw Mr Hart, Mr Ralph, Emily, few others and the client. 

Alynah took her place and began presenting her work, professionally. She nervously clicked through her slides, explaining the inspiration behind her design concept. 

The room was silent but erupted into loud applause and praises. 

"This is surely what we're looking for! You are a true talent, Miss Grayling" the client beamed. Alynah smiled with a sense of pride. At least, she'd taken a step towards her dream. 

"We knew you're special from the start, well done Alynah!" Mr Ralph and Emily praised. 

When there are done, Mr Hart summoned Alynah to his office. 

On her way to his office, she met Su Yang. 

"Alynaaahhh" Su Yang beamed and hugged her. 

"How're you?" She asked.

"Ugh, I'm fine" Alynah replied, she felt uncomfortable with the way Su Yang is acting. 

"Are you going somewhere?" She asked.

"Yes, Mr Hart called me to his office" Alynah replied. Su Yang's face turned ugly in jealousy but she replaced it with a smile. 

"I like your jacket so much" Su Yang adjusted her jacket.

"Thanks" Alynah smiled and left. She had no idea that Su Yang pinned a tiny voice recorder on Alynah's jacket. It's so tiny that you can barely see. 

"At least, we'll hear whatever you'll discuss with Mr Hart" Su Yang smirked and shared a high five with Velvet. 

Alynah softly knocked on the door and she heard his deep charming voice urging her to come in. She walked in and shut the door behind her. 

"You called for me, sir" she bowed her head. 

"What took you so long?" He asked. 

"I... I'm sorry sir. I got hooked up" Alynah stuttered, trying so hard not to meet his gaze. 

Kayden scrutinized her from head to toe. His eyes landed on her chest. Not her chest actually but her jacket. His eyes darkened and he stood up, taking steady steps towards her. His steps felt like a ticking bomb and Alynah felt her heart accelerating with every step he took. 

He stood very close to her, his warm breath fanning her head. Alynah didn't realize how short she is until Kayden stood in front of her. He's undoubtedly tall and broad with an admirable figure. 

Kayden took his hand to her... Wait what is he doing? Alynah was tensed as he pointed at her jacket. 

"What is this?"