na

ed her to call her that. Anna really didn't kno

g for the week-long seminar. But, having a boss for a frie

like a runway supermodel with her platinum blond hair and

ey exited the elevator and it made he

lack 2-inch heels and her dark brown tres

t neatly tucked in a white silk blouse. It was exactl

my brother. We'll go to work together." Alexie smiled kindly at her.

with strange men. Especially the creepy ones. They brought back bad memories. She shivered a

e wants to meet his new employee. It's a basic protocol at the office." Thank God. She relaxed right away. Surely, her brother was a kin

Michael. He and Alexie looked perfect together. She nodded at him shyly. He immed

eakishly handsome it was unfair. His face was so chiseled like that of a Roman god. His perfect gray eyes looked s

he walked with a lethal grace. Like a wolf hunting. She couldn't help but shiver. In a good way this time. For the first time

grace was her boss. Nothing could come of this. She snorted. As if he would be attracted to

g towards her.

n front of her. Her breath was caught in her

his scent. It was so fresh like mint and

ut her trembling hand for a handshake. Her jaw slackened when he kissed her

id he feel it too? She looked up at him to gauge his reaction. But his sharp features were not easy

, sitting her to his left. She can see Alexie and her husband were busy with the me

breakfast, Anna?" -Shit!

oned seat. Deep, gravelly, and husky. As if rarely used. It made her instant

se." She mentally cringed. Her choice of food seemed unsophisticated in this type of elegant setting. Glancing

am and a platter of assorted sausages as well." He murmured, his great gray

nagers, such as yourself, have their apartments. There

ed her of her new living arrangements. She thought what she suggested was

" Money was tight and she had to save for her siblings' visa. These hotel accommodations were

everything. And you will be safe and comfortable in your new

taking advantage," she muttered quiet

to be so goddamn sexy? Peering at him, she could see amusement sparkling in his eyes. Does he know she was so

pulled from her plate, making her smile in anticipation. She glanced around, sudden

ma?" Alexander asked softly. Frown i

began to serve her. Spreading Nutella on her hot pancakes then adding her

her eyes following his graceful hands --he took a bite of his bacon then his ham-- focusing on his beautiful pinkish lips. The

barrassing your

she tried to tell her mind to shift gears an

atever. Men like him have no use for someone like her. As what that monster told her before, she was not marriage material for rich men. She was only good for a fuck. Well, f

you get the

om her dark thoughts by Alexie. She glanced u

he mangled pancakes. Wasn't aware she was mu

avoided looking at the gorgeous man beside her. Her inst

s so deep and husky and it again reminded her of a lover in the dark of night

We have a different time zone." Well, that was a half-truth. She can'

s as he tried to read her. "You can have your sisters here with you, mia ani

hink abou

rdered a sandwich, you might get hungry later. Come, let us get to work. You are riding

the entrance of the luxurious 5-star hotel. She can see men in

She inhaled sharply when he leaned close to her. Was he going to kiss her? God, he smelled so good. She clo

fluttered opened and she found him stari

he bent towards her and dared to brush his thick

ck did he me

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