longer the awkward girl with too-big sweaters and a heart too soft for her own good. No longer the girl who flinched at the s
n Ki
aughed at my expense. High school had been its own kind of battlefield, and Ethan had been the king, both literally and figurativ
ell, he was the CEO of a billion-dollar company. King Enterpr
leek, modern office floor-marble, chrome, glass everywhere. It was intimidating in its own way, b
ceptionist asked, lookin
ith Ethan King," I said,
ed up the phone. "M
call me. "Maddy the Mouse," or some other demeaning nickname that made me feel like no
said, standing to lead me down th
older I held like it was a lifeline. I could do this. I had to do this. After all, this m
ed once, then opened t
ied out, hair disheveled a
g glare before getti
and admired the e
ere he
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once made my l
n in high school. His suit was tailored to perfection, of course, and when he turned around, his eyes
insecurities, the memories of his laughter at my expens
but edged with something I couldn't place.
was pounding. I could tell from the way his gaze lingered that he was taking in the diffe
gesturing to the chair
moment-how much power I now held. I took my time, walking to the
addy the-" he said be
I spat, shooting h
k but he quickly reg
you're quite accomplished" he sa
you" I
u're qualified to work in King's
rked hard to make sure I me
nd judge my qualification by
said
me with confus
e asked with a
the job and your company ne
n to deny me emplo
n't hire you" he said indiff
I rep
call security to kick you out"
then" I s
said, tryin
to know the kind of man you
" He asked, his to
ure everyone would love to kno
on" he
him a small smile,"B
and snatched my res
rned back and caught a small look
a vile human being and he
ng?" He asked as soon a
"See you Monday m