Chapter 2 A CHANCE ENCOUNTER.

† CHAPTER 2 †

"Don't you dare speak to me like that. I'm not your servant," Harper snapped, her eyes blazing.

She was about to say something else when her phone beeped, signaling an urgent message from her second cleaning job at the hospital.

"You have to come immediately, ma'am. The chairman's son is on his way, and we can't leave the ward untidy..."

Harper's expression changed from anger to urgency.

"This person saved you..." she muttered, shoving her phone into her pocket.

She turned back to Logan.

"Pay for the damages and hire someone to clean up your mess. And for your information, I'm a VVIP cleaner, so don't look down on me," she snapped.

With that, Harper stormed out of the convenience store, leaving Logan stunned.

Logan stood speechless for a moment, processing the unexpected encounter.

Did a woman just slap him-and insult him? That had never happened before.

"Shit," he muttered, groaning.

Logan couldn't believe the audacity of the cleaner.

No one had ever dared to stand up to him like that.

He was Logan, the son of the influential Chairman.

People usually cowered at the mention of his name.

But Harper was different.

Her boldness intrigued him.

Logan's eyes narrowed.

He wanted to know more about this mysterious cleaner.

What made her so fearless?

As he pondered, Logan's phone buzzed.

"Logan, where are you?" his assistant asked.

"I'm on my way to the hospital," Logan replied.

"The chairman's son," Harper had said.

A connection clicked in Logan's mind.

Could this feisty cleaner be the same person he'd heard about?

Logan's curiosity grew.

He needed to find out more about Harper.

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Ryan_" Kyle waved enthusiastically as he arrived at school, her bright smile infectious.

"Hi Kyle!" Ryan replied with a warm smile, matching her energy.

"How was your weekend? You didn't call me. Were you ignoring me? And have you finished the continuous assessment?" Kyle asked breathlessly, her words tumbling out.

Ryan chuckled. "Which question should I answer first? You're bombarding me!"

Kyle giggled, her eyes sparkling. "Answer all of them! I want every detail."

Ryan playfully tapped her head. "You're teasing me again. Weren't you the busy one this weekend?"

Kyle grinned mischievously. "You caught me easily."

As they walked inside, Molly and Lula sat gravely on a bench under a tree, watching them with interest.

"I can't stand that bitch," Molly muttered, sucking on a red lollipop, her voice laced with venom.

Lula rolled her eyes in embarrassment, unsure how to react.

"I think I also hate how she clings to him," Molly continued, her gaze fixed on Kyle.

Lula glared, her expression cold. "Maybe you should hate Ryan for snubbing you in class. He's got nerve."

Molly smirked, confidence radiating from her. "Leave him to me. I'll make him mine soon enough."

Just then, Harper rushed in, wearing her cleaning uniform and carrying a lunch pack.

"Ryan!" Harper called out, her voice urgent.

Ryan smiled, walking toward her.

"Hey, I'm in a hurry. The sauce is in the flask below," Harper said hastily, handing Ryan the lunch pack.

Ryan took it, but Harper stopped halfway.

"Are you just arriving at school?" she asked, her brow furrowed.

Ryan denied it with a shake of his head.

"I'll deal with you later," Harper warned, a playful glint in her eye.

Ryan smiled, returning inside.

Molly whispered to Lula, "They seem close."

Lula nodded in agreement. "And she's pretty."

Molly replied coldly, "We're far more beautiful."

Lula raised an eyebrow. "You're not worried about Ryan?"

Molly shrugged. "He's just being friendly."

Kyle, still watching from afar, seethed with jealousy.

As Harper hurried off, Ryan's thoughts lingered on their brief exchange.

He admired Harper's dedication to her job and her caring nature.

Their friendship was genuine.

Little did Ryan know, Kyle's intentions were far from pure.

Molly's gaze never left Ryan.

She was determined to make him hers.

The school day had just begun.

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Unbeknownst to Harper, Logan had arrived at the hospital earlier, his eyes fixed on the ward where his grandmother, Madam Sharon, lay. He watched as Harper rushed in, apologizing for her tardiness.

"Sorry I'm late. I got stuck with a difficult person," Harper explained, slightly out of breath.

"Difficult ,but I have an annoying grandson"She replied with a smile.

"Annoying men can be challenging"Harper scoffs , unpacking her box to get started.

Madam Sharon's warm smile put Harper at ease. "My grandson can be challenging sometimes," she chuckled, her eyes twinkling.

Harper had started working at the hospital just a week ago and had grown close to Madam Sharon. Their bond was forged over shared laughter and strawberry drinks.

"I don't want to meet him," Harper joked, feigning apprehension.

Madam Sharon giggled. "He's visiting today. You'll love him, dear."

"I'll just pass_"She scoffs, proceeding further to start cleaning.

"What are you gonna do ?"Madam Sharon asked an obvious question.

"Do my job off course, not to worry when I'm done,I'll spend some time with you"Harper assured.

"Someone else has done that, you don't have to worry..."She patted her back, gently.

But Harper hands drop in disappointment. "Why would someone else do my job ,how am I supposed to get my paycheck"She wondered, disappointed.

Seems the old woman read her. thoughts already,she sneakily passed her an envelope."That's your payment for today, Stay longer, and I'll double your pay."

Harper collected it gratefully from her palms, grinning from ears to ears .

Harper agreed, grateful for the extra income. As she retrieved cups, her mind wandered off to the guy he met at the convenience store.

"Don't just let me met you next time"She chuckled.

Just then, Logan entered. His imposing figure commanded attention.

"Hello, Mum," Logan said, his deep voice filling the room.

Harper recognized his voice and met his piercing gaze. Fear gripped her.

"It's him...,the same man from the convenience store"

"Then he just called her mom .... does it mean,he's madam Sharon's grandson!"Harper realized.

She lost balance and fell from the stool.

TBC.....