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Chapter 335

Author: Gregory Ellington
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Madison

"I used to paint," I said finally. "Watercolors, mostly. Landscapes. I haven't done it in years. No time."

"There's always time for what matters," Mia said simply.

Her words hit me harder than intended. What did matter to me? Beyond work, beyond my arrangement with Alexander, beyond my responsibilities?

"Food's here!" Devon called, saving me from further introspection.

We feasted on fish tacos and fresh lemonade, arguing good-naturedly about whether pineapple belonged on pizza (it absolutely doesn't) and if cereal was technically a soup (Nathaniel made a surprisingly compelling case that it was).

After eating, we decided to walk along the shore. The sand was warm between my toes, and the water occasionally lapped at my ankles. I let the others walk ahead, hanging back to absorb the moment.

The sun had begun its descent, casting golden light across the water. Families were packing up, couples strolled hand in hand, and seagulls swooped overhead. The simple magic of a Sund
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  • A Secretive Deal with My Billionaire Boss   Chapter 339

    MadisonThe cab smelled like pine air freshener and faint cigarettes, an assault on my senses after the sterile environment of Knight Industries. I leaned my head against the cool window, watching Manhattan blur past. My phone buzzed in my purse, pulling me from my trance. Hazel's name flashed on the screen. I swiped to answer. "Please tell me you're not still at work," she said without preamble. "I'm in a cab, actually," I replied, stifling a yawn. The Manhattan Project had consumed my day, leaving my brain feeling like mush. "Perfect timing! I need you to go shopping with me for my company party. The one I told you about yesterday? I found this incredible boutique in SoHo that's having a sale." I glanced at my watch. Almost six. "Now? I'm exhausted, Hazel." "Yes, now. The sale ends today, and I need your brutally honest opinion on dresses. Plus, you need something too." "I never said I was going to your party." "You never said you weren't," she countered. "Come on, Madison.

  • A Secretive Deal with My Billionaire Boss   Chapter 338

    Alexander"Madison made her choice," I said finally. "I respected it." "Respect." Anthony rolled the word around like he was tasting it. "That's a first for you." I shot him a dark look. "Hey, I'm just saying you've never been one to take rejection lying down. Remember that hostile takeover you orchestrated just because Jameson turned down your initial offer?" Anthony chuckled. "You don't give up easily. So why give up on Madison?" The question hung between us, demanding an answer I wasn't ready to give. "It's different," I said finally. "Different how?" "Madison isn't a business deal." "No, she's better," Anthony countered. "She's real, Alex. She cares about you, not your money, not your power. I'm not trying to tell you how to live your life. But as your friend, I have to point out that you're making a mistake. Madison Harper is exactly what you need, someone genuine in a world full of people who only want what you can give them." "And Katherine isn't genuine?" The question

  • A Secretive Deal with My Billionaire Boss   Chapter 337

    AlexanderThe Summit's panoramic view of Manhattan never failed to impress, even after countless visits. Golden hour had passed, leaving the skyline ablaze with artificial light against the darkening sky. I spotted Anthony at our usual corner table, already nursing what looked like his second scotch. "You're late," he called as I approached. "I was about to send a search party." I slid into the leather chair across from him. "Some of us actually work on Sundays." "And some of us maintain healthy work-life boundaries." He raised his glass in mock salute. "You should try it sometime." The waitress materialized beside our table. "Good evening, Mr. Knight. Your usual?" "Macallan 25, neat." I loosened my tie as she departed. "How long have you been here?" "Long enough to watch that group of models by the bar turn down three different trust fund kids." Anthony grinned. "Quality entertainment." My drink arrived promptly, and I took a slow sip, letting the smoky liquid coat my tongue.

  • A Secretive Deal with My Billionaire Boss   Chapter 336

    MadisonI smiled, taking a sip. "I did have fun today." "See? Life exists outside the office. Revolutionary concept." "Says the woman who works sixty hours a week." "But I complain about it properly," she countered. "You wear your workaholic tendencies like a badge of honor." I couldn't argue with that. "I've always been driven." "Driven is good. Obsessed is concerning." She twirled the stem of her glass. "Remember college Madison? The one who painted on weekends and went dancing on Thursdays?" "That Madison didn't have student loans and a sick mother," I pointed out. "True." She nodded. "But that Madison knew how to balance. You used to say 'work hard, play harder.'" I winced. "Did I really say that? Sounds obnoxious." "It was your life motto junior year. Right before you met—" She stopped herself. "Sorry. Almost violated the no-questions rule." I took another sip of prosecco. "It's fine. College feels like a lifetime ago anyway." "Well, I miss aspects of college Madison.

  • A Secretive Deal with My Billionaire Boss   Chapter 335

    Madison"I used to paint," I said finally. "Watercolors, mostly. Landscapes. I haven't done it in years. No time." "There's always time for what matters," Mia said simply. Her words hit me harder than intended. What did matter to me? Beyond work, beyond my arrangement with Alexander, beyond my responsibilities? "Food's here!" Devon called, saving me from further introspection. We feasted on fish tacos and fresh lemonade, arguing good-naturedly about whether pineapple belonged on pizza (it absolutely doesn't) and if cereal was technically a soup (Nathaniel made a surprisingly compelling case that it was). After eating, we decided to walk along the shore. The sand was warm between my toes, and the water occasionally lapped at my ankles. I let the others walk ahead, hanging back to absorb the moment. The sun had begun its descent, casting golden light across the water. Families were packing up, couples strolled hand in hand, and seagulls swooped overhead. The simple magic of a Sund

  • A Secretive Deal with My Billionaire Boss   Chapter 334

    Madison"I can't believe we finally get to meet you," Mia said, adjusting her rearview mirror to look at me. "Hazel makes you sound like some corporate superhero." I laughed. "Hardly. I just have a job that requires long hours." "Same, girl," Mia nodded, pulling into traffic. "But that's why days like this are essential. All work and no play makes Madison a dull corporate drone." "Is that how the saying goes?" I smiled, leaning back against the seat. "In Hazel's retelling, yes," Mia chuckled, turning up the radio. "She says you're basically married to your desk." "Hazel exaggerates," I protested, shooting a look at my friend in the passenger seat. "Do I?" Hazel twisted around. "When was the last time you had a beach day?" I opened my mouth to answer, but realized I couldn't remember. "Okay, point taken." The car ride to Rockaway Beach was surprisingly fun. Mia had excellent taste in music, and Hazel kept us laughing with stories from their office. For the first time in months,

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