[~Music Recommendations: Heaven by Julia Michaels & Hot N Cold by Katy Perry~]
Michael didn't have the heart to see her go through any more pain. Thankfully, he had a high tolerance for alcohol, and he still managed to balance himself. He wasted himself with Derreck Katz, Victoria's dad, as he was hell-bent on having a drink with him, considering he treated Michael as his own nephew.
"Listen carefully…" His voice was stern as he held his chin and made her look into his eyes. Layla winced as it pained her a little, considering the force induced at it. Gulping down her lump, she awaited something even more dreadful.
"Layla… Please don't make it harder for me; I'm struggling every day to keep my sanity in check. It doesn't matter how many people we recruit; the company is going through a tough phase." He caressed her cheeks as he shared his thoughts, and Layla felt ashamed of her impulse.
