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Chapter 13: That Could Work
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2026-03-15 16:12:11
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A Deal With Mr. CEO Chapter 18: Unwanted Advice
I forced myself to look away, back to the front and focus on the stage. But the feeling didn’t leave. It lingered, like something pressing lightly at the back of my mind, refusing to be ignored. After a few seconds, I gave in. I turned my head again. And there she was, still staring. Our eyes met again, and this time, I didn’t immediately look away. For a second, neither of us did. Then, slowly, I gave her a small, polite smile. The kind that you give when you don’t want to make things awkward. But she didn’t return it. Her expression didn’t change at all. I frowned slightly and turned back to face the stage, shifting in my seat. Okay… that was weird. For a moment, I considered leaning toward Adrian and mentioning it and ask him who she was. But I just decided to let it go. Or at least, I tried to. By the time the speech ended, the room had come alive again. There was soft conversations, laughter, glasses clinking. I exhaled quietly and turned slightly toward Adrian.
A Deal With Mr. CEO Chapter 17: The gala
It had been two weeks. Two full weeks since whatever this was between Adrian and me started. And somehow, in all that time, we hadn’t been seen together publicly, not exactly. It almost made it feel… private. Like it existed in a space that belonged only to us. But that will change today because Adrian had earlier in the week, informed me of the Corporate anniversary gala. This wasn’t just an event, it was our first appearance together. Adrian made that clear. Earlier that week, I had told Zoey and Brianna that I was now in a relationship. Not everything. Just enough to get them off my back. "I’m seeing someone." That alone had been enough to cause chaos. "Excuse me?" Zoey had nearly screamed. "Seeing who?" Brianna added immediately, already leaning forward like she was about to interrogate me. I refused to give them details. They were dramatic about it, of course they were, but in the end, they hugged me, squealed, and told me they were happy for me. And for
A Deal With Mr. CEO Chapter 16: Fancy Restaurant
By the time we arrived, I already knew where we were. I had heard of the restaurant before. Everyone had. It was one of those places people talked about in hushed, impressed tones, the kind you didn’t just walk into on a random evening. Adrian stepped out first, then came around to my side and opened the door. I placed my hand in his, stepping out carefully. Then I felt his hand settle at the small of my back as he guided me toward the entrance. We walked inside together. I paused slightly, my eyes scanning the space. The restaurant was beautiful with soft golden lighting, elegant tables, quiet music playing in the background, but... there was no one else. Not a single guest. Every single table was empty. I turned to him. "There’s… nobody here." His expression didn’t change. "Yeah, I booked it." I blinked. "You… what?" "I booked the entire restaurant," he repeated simply. For a second, I just stared at him. I wanted to ask why but then, I just nodded instead.
A Deal With Mr. CEO Chapter 15: The Girlfriend Deal
I gave him a small smile. For a moment he just stood there looking at me, his eyes still fixed on my face as though he had forgotten what he was supposed to say next. "You look beautiful, Amelia" he said again. "Thank you," I replied. "You look good yourself." His lips curved faintly in a smile at that before he walked past me to open the passenger door of the car. He held it open and gestured slightly. I stepped forward and got in, the fabric of my dress shifting softly as I settled into the seat. He made sure the door was closed before walking around to the other side of the car. A moment later he slid into the driver's seat. The engine hummed to life as he started the car, and soon we were pulling away from the quiet street in front of my house. For a few minutes, the only sound inside the car was the soft rhythm of the engine and the occasional passing headlights outside the window. I turned slightly in my seat to look at him. "Where are we going?" I asked as
A Deal With Mr. CEO Chapter 14: Dinner Date
I stood up from the chair. Adrian rose as well, pushing his chair back with the kind of controlled ease that seemed to follow him everywhere. For a second the weight of the conversation we had just finished still hanging in the air. Four months. A fake relationship. A contract that would soon exist somewhere on paper. I walked around the desk toward him and stopped a step away. Then I stretched out my hand for a handshake. His eyebrow lifted slowly. His eyes dropped to my hand as if he wasn’t entirely sure what he was seeing. Then he looked back at me. "You want me to shake your hand?" he asked, amusement faintly threading through his voice. I gave a small shrug. "Well… yes. It's a business arrangement, isn't it?" He stared at my hand again like the idea was mildly ridiculous. "Oh, come on," I said. "Just shake my hand." A low chuckle escaped him, a sound that was dangerously attractive, before he finally reached forward and took my hand. His grip was firm and wa
A Deal With Mr. CEO Chapter 13: That Could Work
I knocked once before opening the door and stepping inside. Adrian was already there, sitting back in his chair behind the large desk as if he had been expecting me for some time. The office lights were dimmer than usual. His gaze lifted the moment I entered. For a second, neither of us spoke. Then he straightened slightly in his chair. "Amelia," he greeted. "Adrian." He gestured toward the chair across from his desk. "Please, sit." I walked forward and took the seat, smoothing my skirt slightly as I settled down. The office felt different now that it was mostly empty. The building itself seemed quieter, almost like the entire place had slowed down after the workday ended. He leaned back again, studying me with the same calm, unreadable expression he always wore. "What would you like to drink?" he asked. I shook my head gently. "It doesn’t matter for now," I said. "We should just get straight to the point. We both know why I'm here." A faint smile touched hi
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