The c.e.o of a huge company, arrogant and mysterious and a young new female employee with zero background... not compatible right?.. that's what we all thought.
The c.e.o of a huge company, arrogant and mysterious and a young new female employee with zero background... not compatible right?.. that's what we all thought.
Chapter 1:
The morning sun cast a warm glow across the towering skyscrapers that dominated the city's skyline. Inside one such skyscraper, Harrison Industries buzzed with the energy of a thousand moving parts. As the CEO, Alexander Harrison, strode purposefully through the sleek glass-walled corridors, his finely tailored suit and confident demeanor commanded attention. He was a man who lived and breathed the corporate world, his every decision shaping the fate of the company.
Today was no different. Harrison had a reputation for being ruthless in the boardroom, and the upcoming merger negotiations were no exception. He could practically taste the tension in the air as he entered the lavish meeting room, the panoramic view of the city serving as a stark reminder of the empire he had built.
Meanwhile, on the lower floors of the same building, the atmosphere was a world away. The elevator dinged softly, and Emily Mitchell stepped out onto the bustling reception area. Clutching a modest handbag and sporting a nervous smile, she felt like a small fish in a vast ocean. This was a far cry from the small-town charm she was used to. Armed with a degree in marketing, Emily had taken a leap of faith and accepted a position as a junior marketing associate at Harrison Industries.
As Emily took her seat among other new employees, she couldn't help but steal glances at the impressive architecture and the sense of importance that seemed to radiate from the upper floors. Her heart raced with a mixture of excitement and trepidation.
Back in the meeting room, negotiations were in full swing. Alexander's voice was steady, his words like a surgeon's scalpel, slicing through the details with precision. But amidst the suits and power plays, his gaze kept drifting towards a live video feed of the orientation session happening below. Something about Emily's fresh-faced enthusiasm and her determination to prove herself caught his attention.
By a twist of fate, lunchtime found Alexander and Emily sharing an elevator. As the doors closed, a brief silence hung between them. "First day?" he asked, a hint of a smile tugging at his lips.
Emily nodded, her eyes widening a fraction at the sight of the CEO in close proximity. "Yes, sir. I'm Emily Mitchell."
"Call me Alexander," he replied, offering his hand. As their fingers touched, a spark of connection seemed to pass between them, a sensation that took them both by surprise.
The elevator doors opened, and they stepped out onto a busy floor. Alexander gestured toward the bustling cafeteria. "Care to join me for lunch?"
Emily hesitated, then smiled. "Sure."
As they found a table amidst the corporate chatter, their conversation flowed effortlessly. Alexander spoke of his journey from a small startup to a multinational conglomerate, and Emily shared her aspirations and the challenges of adapting to the fast-paced city life. Their backgrounds couldn't have been more different, yet their stories seemed to intertwine in unexpected ways.
And so, the CEO and the new employee found themselves forging an unlikely connection amidst the chaos of the corporate world. Little did they know, their paths were about to cross in ways that would forever alter the course of their lives.
(End of Chapter 1)
Life is never fair, or should I say life has never been fair to me, is it the fact that my parents lost my life in an accident and I'm all alone or is it the fact that classmates consider me a weak person due to my weakness, there hasn't been a shred of luck in my life until that fateful day.
On the day of their wedding anniversary, Joshua's mistress drugged Alicia, and she ended up in a stranger's bed. In one night, Alicia lost her innocence, while Joshua's mistress carried his child in her womb. Heartbroken and humiliated, Alicia demanded a divorce, but Joshua saw it as yet another tantrum. When they finally parted ways, she went on to become a renowned artist, sought out and admired by everyone. Consumed by regret, Joshua darkened her doorstep in hopes of reconciliation, only to find her in the arms of a powerful tycoon. "Say hello to your sister-in-law."
If desire were a blade, their first encounter left him bleeding in silence. He'd built a life on peril and pleasure, armor forged from recklessness, never imagining a woman could make him lower his guard. But even with the truth veiled in lies, he was already in too deep-entangled in the game, and captivated by the player.
Rachel used to think that her devotion would win Brian over one day, but she was proven wrong when his true love returned. Rachel had endured it all-from standing alone at the altar to dragging herself to the hospital for an emergency treatment. Everyone thought she was crazy to give up so much of herself for someone who didn't return her feelings. But when Brian received news of Rachel's terminal illness and realized she didn't have long to live, he completely broke down. "I forbid you to die!" Rachel just smiled. She no longer needed him. "I will finally be free."
For three years, Shane and Yvonne were wed, sharing heated nights, while his devotion clung to his ex. Yvonne strove to be a dutiful wife, yet their marriage felt hollow, built on desire rather than real warmth. All changed when she became pregnant, only for Shane to thrust her onto the operating table, warning, “Either you or the baby survives!” Broken by his cruelty, she vanished in grief and later returned, radiantly accomplished, leaving everyone awestruck. Haunted by remorse, Shane begged for another chance, but Yvonne only smiled and replied, “I’m sorry, men no longer interest me.”
"Love is blind!" Lucinda abandoned her beautiful and comfortable life because of a man. She married him and slaved off for him for three long years. One day, the scales finally fell off her eyes. She realized that all her efforts were in vain. Her husband, Nathaniel still treated her like shit. All he cared about was his lover. "Enough is enough! I quit wasting my years with an ungrateful man!" Lucinda's heart was shattered into many pieces, but she summoned up the courage to ask for a divorce. The news caused a stir online! A filthy rich young woman recently got divorced? She was a good catch! Countless CEOs and handsome young men immediately swarmed to her like bees to honey! Nathaniel couldn't take it anymore. He held a press conference and begged with teary eyes, "I love you, Lucinda. I can't live without you. Please come back to me." Would Lucinda give him a second chance? Read to find out!
Katherine endured mistreatment for three years as Julian's wife, sacrificing everything for love. But when his sister drugged her and sent her to a client's bed, Katherine finally snapped. She left behind divorce papers, walking away from the toxic marriage. Years later, Katherine returned as a radiant star with the world at her feet. When Julian saw her again, he couldn't ignore the uncanny resemblance between her new love and himself. He had been nothing but a stand-in for someone else. Desperate to make sense of the past, Julian pressed Katherine, asking, "Did I mean nothing to you?"
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