sting her skirt as she entere

in disguise, as per her deal with Juliette. She couldn't believe how Juliette managed to get her in without a hitch. Juliette paid off ev

wice. First at a café, where she even picked a fight with him, and s

ot because his face was everywhere-on Forbes, Time magazine, and all ov

ce. It was filled with modern decor and had

e was now standing in front of Elliot. He

, Mr. Mallary

deep-set eyes scanned her face intently,

ly, though the corner of his lips twitched sligh

with the fake name, trying to steady her tone. S

to see you again... after our, what should I call

e was brave, even a leader herself, but in front of him, sh

before she even set foot in my office? Is this what t

ng down her neck. "N-No, Sir. It'

fter that... incident at the pastry shop,"

t to give up the last piece of cake-especially if

almost got hit by my car yesterd

sure you I'm a lot more careful in t

responsibilities moving forward," he said, s

t! Of course. I'm ready to

. I expect full dedication in this role," h

. Mallary," she sa

. "Let's see if you can handle the pressure

ct me to let you take the last cake again

sè," he replied, a flicke

our toes," she said. A mix of intri

he smile tugging at his lips tho

traction she was starting to feel for him

d, with a faint hint of curiosity in

tten to breathe earlier. Elliot was a bit intimidating. Cold. And he didn't seem interested in her at all. How on ear

they'd be friendly, but they started acting like bullies. The emp

nched h

s office burst open violently. Out c

called her

, Sir! Is everything alright?"

cancel my appointment with Kinnison. Now!"

! But is there a specific reason? I

l it! I don't want to deal with him today,"

. "Alright. I'll take

really ruining our friendship," he mutt

lse you need, Sir?"

almost repulsive in their inten

handle it," she

ed on the floor before he finally disappeared from view. Shoulders droopi

ot... he might be