Chapter: Chapter 344AlexanderI stripped off my clothes, tossing them onto a chair, and changed into the pajama pants I'd brought. The clock on the nightstand read quarter past midnight. With the time difference, it was late morning in Los Angeles. Olivia would be at work. Probably buried in Cornerstone materials, obsessing over details that most people wouldn't notice but that would make all the difference. I grabbed my phone and settled onto the sofa, pulling up her contact. Video call felt right. Better than text, better than voice alone. The call connected after three rings. Olivia's face filled the screen, her expression shifting from concentration to surprise. "Hey. Wasn't expecting a video call." "Wanted to see your face." Her smile softened something in my chest. "That's sweet. How was your day?" "Long. Productive." I adjusted my position on the sofa, the leather creaking beneath me. "Had the meeting with Al-Rashid Holdings this morning." "How did it go?" "Better than expected, actually.
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Chapter: Chapter 343AlexanderI watched the street performer's flaming torches arc through the night sky, each rotation perfectly timed to the pulsing electronic music. The crowd around him had grown, phones held aloft, capturing the spectacle. "Very impressive, yes?" A voice beside me, thick with an Arabic accent. I glanced over. An older man with weathered hands and kind eyes, watching the performer with genuine appreciation. "Very," I agreed. "First time in Dubai?" "No, been here several times. Business." He nodded knowingly. "Always business with you Americans. Never pleasure." I couldn't help but smile. "Sometimes they overlap." "Ah, you are learning then." He gestured toward the marina. "Beautiful night for walking. City is alive." "It is." The performer caught his torches in a final flourish, bowing as the crowd erupted in applause. People dispersed quickly, moving on to the next attraction, the next experience. I continued walking along the causeway, letting my feet carry me without a
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Chapter: Chapter 342AlexanderThe afternoon stretched on as I dove deeper into research. Competitor analysis, market positioning, growth opportunities. By five PM, my eyes were burning from staring at spreadsheets. I closed the laptop and walked to the windows. The Persian Gulf sparkled under late afternoon sun, boats cutting white trails across the blue water. I changed into workout clothes and headed down to the hotel gym. The space was all mirrors and chrome, state-of-the-art equipment arranged with geometric precision. A wall of windows overlooked the Persian Gulf, now dark except for boat lights dotting the water. I started with weights, working through sets of shoulder presses while CNN played on mounted screens. The familiar burn in my muscles felt good, grounding. Physical exertion had always helped me think. The Al-Rashid brothers occupied my thoughts as I moved to chest presses. Khalid's skepticism was expected, but his questions were intelligent and probing. He cared about legacy, not jus
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Chapter: Chapter 341AlexanderWe left Omar's office, walking through more corridors adorned with expensive artwork and intricate calligraphy, the walls lined with what appeared to be original pieces from renowned Middle Eastern artists. Khalid led us to a floor below, where the atmosphere shifted from executive luxury to operational efficiency. "This is our central management facility," Khalid explained, gesturing to a massive room filled with computer stations and wall-mounted monitors. "We track everything from here. Occupancy rates, maintenance requests, guest feedback, everything." I studied the displays with genuine interest. The system was sophisticated, clearly custom-built rather than off-the-shelf software. "Who designed this?" I asked. "We did." Samir stepped forward. "Existing hospitality software didn't meet our needs, so we built our own." "Smart. Mind if I take a closer look at the interface?" Samir's surprise was evident. "You want to see the technical details?" "Absolutely. This k
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Chapter: Chapter 340Alexander"They are," I agreed. "Which is why I'd like to spend time understanding how Al-Rashid Holdings actually operates before we discuss specific terms. Tour your properties, meet your key employees, learn what makes your approach distinctive."Omar's eyes sharpened with interest. "You want to study our business.""I want to understand it. There's a difference." I pulled out my tablet and brought up the research I'd compiled. "Your occupancy rates are consistently twenty percent higher than competitors in the same markets. Your employee retention is exceptional. Guest satisfaction scores place you in the top tier across every property.""You've done your homework," Samir observed."Of course. But data only tells part of the story." I set down the tablet. "I want to understand the culture that produces those results. What decisions your father made thirty years ago that still influence operations today. How your family's values translate into business practices."Khalid's posture
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Chapter: Chapter 339AlexanderI paid the check and walked back to the hotel, the city still buzzing with energy despite the late hour. Dubai never seemed to sleep, always moving, always building something bigger and more ambitious.Back in my suite, I stripped down to boxers and collapsed onto the massive bed. The sheets felt cool against my skin, soft and inviting.I grabbed my phone one more time, pulling up that photo of Olivia. Her smile. The teasing glint in her eyes. The way she'd angled the camera to drive me insane.Three weeks suddenly felt like an eternity.Me: Goodnight, Liv. Dream of me.Her response came quickly, like she'd been waiting.Liv: Always do. Now sleep before you start sending me more sad selfies.I smiled, setting the phone on the nightstand and closing my eyes.The bed was too big, too empty. I reached for the pillow next to me out of habit, expecting to find her there. Found nothing but expensive fabric and silence.Tomorrow would bring meetings and negotiations. The reason I'd
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A Secretive Deal with My Billionaire Boss
Madison Harper knows all too well the chaos Alexander Knight leaves in his wake. As the billionaire CEO’s personal assistant, she’s cleaned up after countless scandals, soothed ex-lovers, and kept his messy private life from spilling into the boardroom. But when one fateful night lands her in Alexander’s bed, the dynamics shift dramatically.
What begins as a moment of uncontrollable spirals into a neither can resist: Madison needs financial help for her mother’s mounting medical bills, and Alexander offers the resources—on the condition she becomes his girlfriend for a year. No strings, no emotions, just business.
But as the lines between their professional and private lives blur, Madison’s resolve to keep her heart guarded begins to waver. Beneath Alexander’s reckless charm lies a magnetic that draws her closer than she ever intended. Just as she starts to believe she might be more than his latest “arrangement,” the ghost of Alexander’s long-lost first love, Katherine, reappears, threatening to unravel everything they’ve built.
Can Madison protect her heart while navigating this high-stakes game of desire and deception? Or will this with her infamously reckless boss cost her more than she’s prepared to lose?
อ่าน
Chapter: Chapter 458Alexander"Yeah. You're getting off easy here." She poked my chest hard enough to sting. "If you'd actually seen that message and ignored it? If you'd consciously chosen to abandon me when I was carrying your child? I'd have destroyed you. Made you suffer in ways you can't even imagine." "I believe you." "You should." Another poke. "I can be terrifying when I want to be." "I've seen glimpses. It's hot." "Don't try to deflect with compliments." "Not deflecting. Just stating facts." I caught her hand before she could poke me again, bringing it to my lips. "You're scary and hot, and I love both sides of you." She huffed, but I felt her soften slightly. "You're still an idiot." "The biggest idiot in the world." "And you made me suffer." "I know. And I swear to you, I will never make you suffer again." I kept her hand against my mouth, kissing each fingertip. "I'll spend the rest of my life making sure you're happy and taken care of. That you never have to question whether I want
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Chapter: Chapter 457AlexanderI pulled her against my chest, holding her tight while she cried. Her tears soaked into my skin, hot and accusatory. I deserved every one of them. "I'm sorry," I said again. "I'm so sorry, baby. I'd take it all back if I could. Every stupid decision. Every moment I didn't fight for us." "You can't take it back." She fisted her hands in my skin. "It already happened." "I know. But I can do better now. I can be better." I stroked her hair, trying to soothe her. "I can be the man you and Ethan deserve. The father he needs. The partner you should have had from the start." "How do I know you won't leave us again?" Her voice was muffled against my chest. "How do I know you won't wake up one day and decide this is too hard or too complicated?" "Because I won't." I tilted her face up, wishing I could see her eyes clearly. "I'm not going anywhere. You're stuck with me now. Both of you." "That's not a real answer." "It's the only answer I have." I brushed my thumb across her ch
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Chapter: Chapter 456AlexanderSleep didn't come easily. I was too aware of her beside me. The warmth of her body was just inches away. The soft sound of her breathing. The faint scent of her shampoo on the pillow. I shifted, trying to find a comfortable position. Adjusted the blanket. Flipped my pillow to the cool side. Nothing worked. Beside me, Madison moved. Her breathing had changed, no longer the deep rhythm of sleep. "Alexander?" Her voice cut through the darkness. "Yeah?" "Are you sleeping?" I pulled her closer, tucking her against my side. Her body fit perfectly there, like it always had. "Yes." She was quiet for a second. Then her hand found my chest, fingers tracing lazy patterns over my skin. "You promised something before." "Did I?" "Mmhmm." Her touch moved lower, skimming my abs. "You said we'd finish what we started. But now you're just sleeping." My cock went from half hard to rock solid in seconds. I kept my breathing steady, not giving away how much her touch was affecting me.
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Chapter: Chapter 455AlexanderI studied her face, seeing the genuine question beneath the playful tone. "I'll think about it." Her hand flew up, smacking my chest. Hard. "Alright, think about it then. I'm leaving now." She started to move away, but I grabbed her waist, pulling her back against me with enough force to make her gasp. "Where the fuck are you going?" My arms locked around her. "You aren't supposed to leave this house." "Oh, really?" She squirmed, but I held firm. "And who decided that?" "I did." I kissed her neck, feeling her pulse jump. "Besides, I'm planning to get a new mansion. Something bigger. So we can all stay there together. You, me, and Ethan." She went still in my arms. "A mansion?" "Yeah. A real home. Not just my bachelor penthouse." My hands splayed across her stomach. "Somewhere with a proper yard for Ethan. Maybe a pool. Guest rooms for when your mom visits. An actual family home." "You've thought about this." "Every day since I found you again. Tell me what you need,
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Chapter: Chapter 454AlexanderI turned to Madison, ready to pull her toward my bedroom. Finally, after all the interruptions, all the waiting, I could have her exactly how I wanted. But she moved toward the living room instead. I followed, confused, watching as she settled onto the couch and grabbed the remote. She started flipping through channels like we had all the time in the world. "What are you doing?" She glanced up at me. "Finding something to watch." "Why?" "Because." She kept scrolling. "We need to wait a bit." I sat beside her, my hand finding her thigh. "Wait for what?" "For Ethan to actually fall asleep." She stopped on some cooking show, then kept going. "Sometimes kids don't sleep immediately. They close their eyes, seem tired, but the second you think they're out, they pop back up asking for water or saying they heard a weird noise." "So we're waiting." She settled on a home renovation show. "It's better this way. Trust me." My hand slid higher on her thigh. "How long?" "At lea
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Chapter: Chapter 453AlexanderMadison immediately turned to me. "How much did you pay?" "Enough." "I'm serious. I want to know how much you spent." "And I'm serious about not telling you." I started gathering Ethan's new clothes. "Because you'll try to reimburse me, and I'll refuse, and we'll argue, and I'd rather spend that energy doing other things." Her cheeks flushed. "What other things?" "Use your imagination." Ethan bounded over, grabbing his dinosaur pajamas. "Can I wear these tonight?" Madison glanced at him, her lips curving into that patient mom smile. "Shower first, baby. You've been running around all day." "But Mom!" "No buts. You're sweaty and covered in park dust." She held out her hand. "Come on. I'll help you." He sighed dramatically, like she'd asked him to climb Mount Everest. "Fine." Madison gathered his pajamas and a few other items before following him toward the guest bathroom. She paused at the doorway, glancing back at me. "We'll be quick." "Take your time. I'll star
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