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182 - Bitter truth.
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2026-06-02 17:34:40
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CRAVING THE BAD BOY 210 - The Interview
Ariana POVThe next morning, the office felt completely different. Nobody said it openly, but everyone knew something was happening. The usual laughter in the hallways was gone. Conversations became quieter whenever someone walked past. Employees exchanged curious looks. Even people who normally focused only on their work seemed distracted.Ariana felt it the moment she entered the building. The tension. The uncertainty. The feeling that something important was about to happen. As she settled at her desk, her phone buzzed. It was a message from Vanessa. Come to Conference Room B at 10:00. Nothing else. No explanation. No details. Ariana checked the time. 9:12. Almost an hour to wait.She tried focusing on her work, but it was impossible. Her attention kept drifting back to the investigation. Every few minutes she glanced at the clock. By the time 10:00 arrived, her nerves were stretched thin. She stood and walked toward Conference Room B. Vanessa was already there.So was the security
CRAVING THE BAD BOY 209 - A different kind of happiness
Ariana POVAriana arrived at the office nearly forty minutes earlier than usual. The roads were quieter. The parking lot was half empty. Even the reception area felt unusually calm. Yet despite the peaceful atmosphere, tension sat heavily in her chest. She barely slept the previous night. Vanessa's words had replayed in her mind for hours. "We identified who accessed the files."The statement wasn't a complete answer, but it was more progress than anyone had made in weeks. As soon as she stepped out of the elevator, Vanessa appeared from the end of the hallway. "You came early.""You said it was serious."Vanessa nodded. "It is."Without another word, she led Ariana toward a conference room. The moment they entered, Ariana noticed two other people already waiting inside. One was from the company's security department. The other worked in information technology.Neither looked particularly happy. That wasn't a good sign. Ariana took a seat. "So what happened?"The security manager open
CRAVING THE BAD BOY 208 - Locked Out
Ariana POVThe problem started at 9:47 p.m. Ariana knew the exact time because she had checked her phone three separate times while standing outside her apartment building. Then she checked it again. And again. The time stubbornly remained the same.Unfortunately, her keys remained missing. She searched her handbag for the fifth time. Nothing. She checked her pockets. Nothing. She searched her handbag again despite already knowing the outcome. Still nothing. The keys had vanished.Ariana stared at the apartment door. The apartment stared back. Neither side appeared willing to compromise. "This cannot be happening."The words escaped before she could stop them. Several nearby residents glanced in her direction. Ariana pretended not to notice. After a long day at work, all she wanted was food, a shower, and uninterrupted sleep. Instead, she was trapped outside her own apartment like a criminal returning to a crime scene.Frustration quickly replaced exhaustion. The worst part was knowin
CRAVING THE BAD BOY 207 - The Bet
Ariana POVTuesday afternoon was supposed to be uneventful. Ariana had spent the entire morning reviewing reports, responding to emails, and trying to stay ahead of an increasingly demanding workload. By lunchtime, she felt productive for the first time in weeks. The day was moving smoothly, which should have made her happy.Instead, it made her suspicious. Life had taught her that peace rarely lasted. Her suspicion proved correct when Maya stormed into her office building just after work. Not walked. Not entered. Stormed. The dramatic entrance immediately attracted attention from several employees near the reception area.Ariana closed her eyes. "Maya.""There you are.""Maya.""We have a problem."Ariana sighed. "What happened?"Maya placed both hands on her shoulders. "We're in a competition."Ariana blinked. "What?""We're in a competition.""Who is we?""Us.""There is no us.""There is now."Ariana already regretted asking questions. "What competition?"Maya pointed toward the s
CRAVING THE BAD BOY 206 - Unexpected Visitor
Ariana POVMonday arrived far too quickly. The relaxed atmosphere of the weekend disappeared the moment Ariana stepped into the office. Emails waited in her inbox. Deadlines demanded attention. Meetings filled her schedule. Within thirty minutes, she was already wondering how two days could pass so quickly.Fortunately, the office seemed calmer than it had during the previous week. The rumors had largely faded, and employees appeared more interested in their own responsibilities than workplace gossip. For the first time in a while, Ariana felt hopeful that things might finally be returning to normal.She should have known better. Around eleven o'clock, Vanessa appeared beside her desk. "Ariana, can you come with me?"The request wasn't alarming on its own, but something in Vanessa's expression immediately caught her attention. "Sure."As they walked toward the executive offices, Ariana's curiosity grew. Vanessa remained unusually quiet. Normally, she would at least offer some explanat
CRAVING THE BAD BOY 205 - Caught Off Guard
Ariana POVSaturday morning arrived with an unfamiliar luxury. No alarm. No meetings. No deadlines. No office politics. After the week she had endured, Ariana planned to spend the entire day doing absolutely nothing productive. She intended to sleep late, order food she didn't need, and avoid thinking about work for at least twenty-four hours.Unfortunately, her friends had different plans. Her phone started ringing at eight-thirty. Ariana stared at the screen. Maya. She immediately declined the call. The phone rang again. Declined. Then again. And again. By the fifth call, Ariana finally answered. "What?""Good morning to you too."Ariana groaned into her pillow. "Maya, it's Saturday.""Exactly.""People sleep on Saturdays.""Not today."Ariana already knew where this was heading. "No.""You don't even know what I'm asking.""I know enough.""You're coming.""I'm not.""You're absolutely coming."Ariana sat up and rubbed her face. "Coming where?"Maya sounded entirely too cheerful. "
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