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Chapter 43: Don’t Play Dumb with Me?
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Falling For My Dad's Best Friend Chapter 43: Don’t Play Dumb with Me?
Kiara's POVZander Creed was furious.I could tell from the way he practically dragged me out of the restaurant, his hand leaving my waist to close firmly around mine as he marched through the hotel lobby."Zander, slow down!"He didn't answer, and I hurried after him, struggling to keep up with his long strides."Zander, please! You're walking too fast, and you're hurting my hand."He stopped immediately and released my hand. I rubbed it.For a moment, his eyes lingered on my hand, but he said nothing. He simply pressed the elevator button, his fingers twitching.Oh, God.Maybe I shouldn't have challenged him in front of Cole.I'd seen Zander irritated before, but something about the way he'd gone completely silent since leaving the restaurant was making me nervous.The elevator arrived, and he gestured for me to enter.I stepped inside, followed by Zander, who pressed the button for our floor and stood beside me."Zander?" I ventured, glancing at him through the mirrored wall. "Are
Falling For My Dad's Best Friend Chapter 42: Oh, This Was Interesting.
Kiara's POV "That depends on what protections we agree to before the sale." "Such as?" "Privacy commitments, your involvement in the company's future, and clear conditions about major changes to the platform. You don't have to abandon everything that matters to you simply because ownership changes." Zander turned towards me. "Those terms would have to be negotiated." "Of course," I agreed. "I'm not saying we've agreed to them. I'm saying they're worth discussing." Cole nodded. "Now that's more interesting." He turned to Zander. "And would Creed Industries agree to restrictions on what it can do with a company it owns?" "I'm not agreeing to conditions I haven't seen. But if you have reasonable concerns, put them on the table, and we'll discuss them." Cole studied him. "That's more encouraging than what I heard from your previous team." "Then perhaps you should take advantage of the opportunity." The waiter returned with our food, setting Zander's grilled st
Falling For My Dad's Best Friend Chapter 41: Getting Somewhere
Kiara's POV I straightened in my seat, giving him a confident smile. "Actually, that's why we wanted to meet you in person." "Oh?" "The previous discussions focused mainly on what Creed Industries wanted from Max Com. We thought it might be better to discuss what Max Com needs from Creed Industries." Cole leaned forward, curiosity replacing some of the mischief in his expression. "Interesting." "Thank you." "Although I have to say, you're not quite what I expected." I tilted my head. "What were you expecting?" "Someone older, perhaps." I smiled. "Does age determine whether someone understands a business proposal?" His smile grew. "No. But experience usually helps." "Of course. And sometimes a fresh perspective helps identify what experience has overlooked." Cole laughed. "Fair point. I like your confidence." I glanced at Zander. He gave me a slight nod. That tiny gesture did more for my confidence than I wanted to admit. "Then I hope you'll like what we have to s
Falling For My Dad's Best Friend Chapter 40: His Right Hand
Kiara's POVCole Maxwell was not what I expected.For one thing, he was handsome.Not Zander Creed's kind of handsome.Zander had that intimidating, mature attractiveness that made you want to argue with him and immediately regret opening your mouth.Cole was different.He was tall, slim, almost lanky, with brown hair, a sharp jaw, and a charming smile that made him seem younger than he did in the photographs I'd seen online.He wore a fitted jacket over a casual shirt, with no tie.And unlike Zander, who looked as though he owned every building he walked into, Cole seemed perfectly comfortable letting everyone know he didn't need to.He stood when we approached his table."Well, well." His smile widened. "If it isn't the great Zander Creed."Zander extended his hand, his expression hard as stone."Maxwell."They shook hands, and I couldn't help noticing how Zander's larger palm almost swallowed Cole's.Neither man seemed eager to let go.Was this some kind of billionaire ego thing?G
Falling For My Dad's Best Friend Chapter 39: Breathe, Sweetheart
Kiara's POVHe studied me for another moment, and I returned his stare with the sweetest smile I could manage.What? Did he expect me to thank him for abandoning me last night?Not a chance.Zander glanced towards the restaurant entrance and stepped aside."Come on. Cole is expecting us."I followed him, resisting the urge to stick my tongue out at his back.Arrogant man.And not even one compliment about my dress.Not that I wanted one.Obviously.We were halfway across the lobby when the reality of what I was about to do hit me.Cole Maxwell. The man I had to sit across from over breakfast and help convince to sell his company. This wasn't a boardroom presentation, and he had already rejected Creed Industries' previous approach.What if he challenged my ideas or refused to take me seriously? Zander had brought me all the way to Aspen because he believed I could help. I didn't want to disappoint him.I pulled out my phone and searched my notes for Max Com's expansion costs, then its
Falling For My Dad's Best Friend Chapter 38: Breakfast and Instructions
Kiara's POVThe first thing I noticed when I woke up was that Zander wasn't in bed.Not that I'd expected him to be.After what happened last night, I wouldn't have been surprised if he'd packed his bags and flown back to New York just to avoid me.I sat up, pushing my hair away from my face as memories of last night came rushing back.God!What a disaster.One minute, he'd been on top of me, ordering me to stop moving as though I was the one who'd started the whole thing. The next, he'd practically fled into the bathroom, leaving me lying on the sofa, embarrassed and wondering what the hell had just happened.I'd eventually dragged myself into bed and fallen asleep.And now he was nowhere to be found.I climbed out of bed and checked the bathroom, even though the open door made it obvious he wasn't there."Of course," I muttered.I walked into the living area, ready to search the entire penthouse if necessary, but stopped when I noticed a pillow at one end of the sofa and a throw bla
Falling For My Dad's Best Friend Chapter 2: I Didn't Offer myself To You
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Falling For My Dad's Best Friend Chapter 5 : The AfterMath Of My Actions
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Falling For My Dad's Best Friend Chapter 4: I Want You To F*ck Me
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