Cold Showers

Jayda Wright, a young, brilliant lawyer, shatters the glass ceiling, becoming the youngest and first female Partner at the prestigious Saunders and Co. But her monumental career triumph is quickly overshadowed by a devastating personal blow: a brutal breakup with her boyfriend, Zach. Drowning her sorrows in a high-end bar, Jayda encounters Sebastian Miller, a man as infuriatingly arrogant as he is breathtakingly handsome. What begins as a desperate one-night stand ignites a scorching connection, leaving Jayda reeling from unexpected passion and a morning after that plungards her into humiliation. As their worlds collide, can Jayda and Sebastian navigate the explosive aftermath of their encounter, or are they destined to remain trapped in a cycle of misunderstanding and cold indifference?

Cold Showers

Jayda Wright, a young, brilliant lawyer, shatters the glass ceiling, becoming the youngest and first female Partner at the prestigious Saunders and Co. But her monumental career triumph is quickly overshadowed by a devastating personal blow: a brutal breakup with her boyfriend, Zach. Drowning her sorrows in a high-end bar, Jayda encounters Sebastian Miller, a man as infuriatingly arrogant as he is breathtakingly handsome. What begins as a desperate one-night stand ignites a scorching connection, leaving Jayda reeling from unexpected passion and a morning after that plungards her into humiliation. As their worlds collide, can Jayda and Sebastian navigate the explosive aftermath of their encounter, or are they destined to remain trapped in a cycle of misunderstanding and cold indifference?

The polished boardroom of Saunders and Co. hummed with a quiet anticipation. Jayda Wright, impeccably dressed in a sharp power suit, stood before the Board, her heart thrumming against her ribs. Years of relentless work, sacrificed weekends, and countless late nights culminated in this moment.

"It is with great pleasure," Mr. Tucker, the firm's president, announced, his voice booming slightly, "that we welcome Jayda Wright as the newest Partner of Saunders and Co."

A ripple of applause filled the room. Jayda's vision blurred as unshed tears pricked her eyes. At twenty-nine, she was the youngest and the first female to achieve such a feat. It was a dream come true, a validation of every sacrifice.

"Thank you, Mr. Tucker," she managed, her voice thick with emotion. "I promise not to disappoint you."

Later, escaping the congratulatory toasts and polite small talk, Jayda found refuge in her old office. Her fingers flew across her phone, dialling Lilian, her best friend. "Guess what, Lily?" she chirped, barely containing her excitement.

"You just got laid?" Lilian teased, eliciting an eye-roll from Jayda. "What a mood spoiler! Anyway, I got promoted!" Jayda practically shouted into the phone. "Yes, babe. Jayda Wright is now a Partner in Saunders and Co."

The elation was short-lived. Jayda decided to surprise her boyfriend, Zach, with the news, planning a celebratory dinner. But as she arrived at his apartment, food and wine in hand, the smile on her face faltered. Zach's expression was grim, and a beautiful stranger stood beside him. The celebration she envisioned crumbled into a brutal confrontation, ending with Zach's cold declaration: "Maybe we are not meant to be together."

Jayda stumbled back to her car, the food bag and wine bottle abandoned on Zach's doorstep. Hot, stinging tears streamed down her face. Her dreams of partnership and personal happiness had just collided, leaving her utterly shattered.