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rdo. It was subtle maybe even imperceptible to anyone else. But the way his eyes lingered on he

uldn't

it

in the staff kitchen when she hear

var

to turn around t

ss

knowing how to navigate the corporate ladder. She wore heels that clicked with ever

p you with, Jessica?" Sofia a

leasantries. "I heard you're

. "I'm his temp

re like she was a mere obstacle to be dealt with. "Temporary, huh? Inte

ere laced with something darker, s

fortable?" Sofia ask

men like Leonardo... well, they don't keep temporary secretaries for long. Es

r fists at her si

ofia said, trying to keep

e if you think you can get any closer to him than you already have

kept her eyes steady. "I don't

h it didn't reach her eyes. "Of course yo

l, leaving Sofia standing there, a s

esk, the office felt charged. The air was thick wi

nder her skin. And yet, it wasn't Jessica that So

s Leo

, Sofia's heart skipped a beat. He glanced her way, but this time,

erself holdi

too careful in it. "I need you to prepare the contract for the Hen

replied, her voice betrayin

leave. She wasn't sure if it was her imagination, but there seem

ing the documents on her de

in the doorwa

s Jes

mething different in he

e light but with a dangerous edge,

nwilling to give her any g

g with something heavy. "He doesn't tolerate weakness. And you'll find that out so

shift in her stance as she met Jessica's gaze.

d away, her heels clicking sharply against the flo

nes and meetings, but Sofia couldn't shake the

t too co

do don't look a

e late in the evening, his eyes scanning the room fo

d, his voice low,

ng her voice steady. But inside, a war rag

ning with every step, she couldn't help but wonder if

fia wasn't sure she co