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Chapter 48: Not Too Close
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A Deal With Mr. CEO Chapter 65: What Are We Doing?
The following week, we all that were involved in the Rebrand were called to the boardroom that afternoon. We all filed in. Mr. Hillary stood at the head of the table, looking pleased as he addressed us. "You all did an exceptional job," he said, his voice warm. "The client, Mr. Adrian Langford was satisfied. Everything was on point. Well done to every single one of you." A round of applause rippled through the room. I clapped along with everyone else. Mr. Hillary continued, "Because of the success of this project, two other major firms have already reached out to us for similar rebranding work. This is a significant win for Elevate. It puts us firmly on the map in the premium acquisition space." "We’ll be discussing the specifics of the new accounts later this week," Mr. Hillary added, gathering his things. "But for now, take the win. You’ve earned it. Meeting adjourned." Another round of applause followed, louder this time. A few people cheered. After a few more conver
A Deal With Mr. CEO Chapter 64: And That Was It
Just then, my phone rang. I glanced at the caller ID and it was mom. I walked to a more quiet corner and picked it up. I picked up, trying to keep my voice steady. "Hey, Mom." "Amelia," she said immediately, her tone a mix of surprise and concern. "How are you dear? Did you make a mistake? I saw that you transferred half a million dollars to my account." I leaned my head against a cold concrete pillar, closing my eyes for a second. Earlier in the week, after verifying everything with the bank and making sure the transfer was secure, I had sent her half of the money that Adrian had deposited to my account. It felt like the right thing to do. She had actually saved up for me while I was growing up. It was from that money I bought the house I lived in now, even though Zoey and Brianna had teased me endlessly about buying a place with more than one bedroom when I was the only one living there. "It was not a mistake, Mom," I said quietly. She was silent for a beat. "Did you t
A Deal With Mr. CEO Chapter 63: Terms Completed
AMELIA The following Monday arrived with finality. Today marked exactly four months since the contract began, which meant it was the end of everything. I woke up that morning feeling the weight of it. When I agreed to this entire thing, I would never have believed this is how it would feel like when it ended. I went through my usual routine and then got dressed for work. Adrian was scheduled to come in for the campaign approval meeting that afternoon. When I arrived, the team whose work was directly tied to the Relaunch project gathered in the boardroom. Not a huge crowd, just the core group, senior strategists, creatives, and a couple of account leads. I took my usual seat between trying to steady the nervous flutter in my stomach. When Adrian walked in with Evander, the room’s energy shifted in that familiar way. He exchanged a brief, professional greeting with Mr. Hillary, then gave a polite nod to the rest of the room as a whole. His eyes didn’t sweep across to find m
A Deal With Mr. CEO Chapter 62: The Line She Drew
ADRIANDuring one point in the conversation, she smiled at something I said and I swear I felt my heart do a little flip. And what I realized too was that I cared about her. Last week, when I had called her repeatedly and she didn’t pick up, I became worried, because one thing I've come to realize for the past months was that she was mostly awake around the time I was calling, so I had been genuinely worried. Worried enough that I drove to her house unannounced. The dinner continued peacefully. We shared laughs and stories. But at the back of my mind, the thought of the contract ending soon refused to leave. In just a couple of days, this... whatever this was would be over. No more dates. No more excuses to see her. No more of these quiet moments that had started to mean too much. I didn’t want to admit how much that bothered me. When we finished, we walked out of the restaurant together. The night air had grown cooler. We got into the car and I drove off. When we fin
A Deal With Mr. CEO Chapter 61: Where It All Slows Down
AMELIA It was date night. I stood in front of the mirror in my bedroom, staring at my reflection for what felt like the hundredth time. I stared at the gown Adrian had got me during the early stage of this entire thing, a deep midnight blue that fell elegantly to the floor with a subtle slit. I ran my hands down the smooth fabric, trying to steady the nerves that had been building all day. Just a few more days, I reminded myself. A few more days and this would all be over. I would go back to being single, the way I had chosen, the way I had always preferred. That had been my rule for years, no dating, no complications, no risk of getting hurt again. But then Adrian came along. I shook my head sharply, as if the motion could shake the thoughts away. No. I wasn’t going to spiral tonight. This was supposed to be our last public date. A final performance before the contract ended. I would enjoy it and keep things light. I took a deep, shuddering breath, pressing my palms
A Deal With Mr. CEO Chapter 60: The Final Countdown
The creative review meetings that week were intense but productive. We spent hours going through mood boards, logo variations, campaign visuals, and early copy directions. Adrian sat at the head of the table most days, listening carefully, asking questions, and giving thoughtful feedback. When each session wrapped up, however, he developed a habit that quickly became noticeable to everyone. He would always make his way over to me afterward. He didn't just give me a professional nod or a polite "good job" in front of the board. He would weave through the clusters of associates, bypass the senior partners, and stand right in my personal space. Sometimes it was about a specific slide he wanted me to revisit. Sometimes it was just a casual "How’s the rest of your day looking?" The staring was impossible to ignore. Colleagues didn’t even try to be subtle anymore. Heads turned. Whispers spread. Casey and Megan were the worst, they were basically vibrating with the need to interro
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
A Deal With Mr. CEO Chapter 12: A Businesswoman
When I got to the house, I unlocked the door and stepped inside, closing it quietly behind me.I kicked off my shoes near the entrance before heading straight to my bedroom.The moment I walked in, I dropped my purse onto the small table beside my bed and sat down on the edge of the mattress. For a
A Deal With Mr. CEO Chapter 11: In His Car
I frowned at him."Is that an order?"He did not seem bothered by my tone at all. He simply looked at me through the open window, with one arm still resting loosely on the steering wheel."I'm guessing you're having difficulty booking a ride," he said calmly.My brows pulled together immediately."
A Deal With Mr. CEO Chapter 10: Unexpected Driver
I stared at the screen.For a moment I actually considered typing back. 'How did you get my number?' But then I shook my head. Of course he had my number.Someone like Adrian Langford could probably get anyone’s number if he wanted. Still… he could have at least pretended to ask first. I slipped th
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