corporation—Executive house. Lex

n watching the hands on the clock move very slowly for the last few minutes and all I can hear is the sound of my own blood rushing to my ears. I’m sensitive to every no

so unl

nt, I may pass out. I’m disappointed at myself for letting my nerves get the better of me and I’

all apa

calm, and in control, despite my inner turmoil. As I always do. No hint of the conflict going on behind the cool blue eyes or sleek, smooth tawny hair. Years of practice gi

s comes at me across the white marble floor from her internal office. She looks

s been letting me shadow her for over a week. She seems very professional today. An air of purpos

’s fresh water with ice on his desk and clean glasses.

on his desk before he arrives. When he does, please keep out of his way until I call you for introduct

I had been floored by her physical appearance. My previous mentor had informed me she was in her fifties and Mr. Carrero’s personal assistant, and I guess I expected someone colder and dragon-like, considering her key role i

” she pauses, t

Mrs. D

attire. Anything you’ll need when representing him when you go on trips and such; events and all that red-carpet crap he’

y role requires me to be available on short notice for trips and function

a

ve to spend to be red carpet ready, worried it may eat into m

oor.” Mrs. Drake has this uncanny ability to read everyone’s mind. I like her ability, it removes awkward misunderstandings and nervous hesitations, no second guessing, and I find I work well

e.” I nod her way as

her head back to m

, Mr

” she in

a week and I’m more than happy with your progress. We’re going to be working closely—so please.” She gives

irst name suggestion though, I like to keep things as professional and impersonal as possible. I’m good at keeping people at a distanc

rrero Corporation”. As if I would ever forget where I worked. Surrounded by opulent settings and posters and prints of the C

es to mind. Mr.

Men with wealth, power, and good looks make me uneasy. They’re a different breed and har

y, but my experiences with average men have taught me ho

re to replace my predecessor; she’s on maternity leave with a vie

about him, inherited from his parents. His mother has the same mixed look, and he’s one of New York’s richest heirs. The Carrero family are almost like royalty and he is the eldest of their two princes,

m yet. I’m aware that he’s incredibly attractive, even to someone like me who finds most men intolerable. He has a reput

ce then he seems to have grown up a little, focusing on the family business, yet still finding time to string along endless women

in real life, and I know how magazines like to air brush good looks into every image. He sports a rough, stubbly beard, with a cropped, messy haircut that suits his age. Usually styled fashionably, most li