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EPISODE 3 – PART 2: “Close Quarters, Closer Hearts”

Author: Sittie writes
last update Last Updated: 2025-11-14 12:55:42

EPISODE 3 – PART 2: “Close Quarters, Closer Hearts”

Clara

The next morning, I arrived at Steele Global Enterprises, determined to keep my balance—literally and figuratively.

Mara waved at me from across the lobby. “Good luck, Clara! Today is… unpredictable.”

I groaned. “Why do I feel like every day is unpredictable here?”

Mara shrugged. “Because Mr. Steele exists.”

And just like that, my stomach did a little flip.

Alexander

Alexander entered the office, crisp and sharp as always. But today, he was in a meticulous mood—every detail of the office aligned, his tie perfectly straight. His eyes, however, found Clara almost immediately.

She’s early. Again. And still… flustered.

He smirked faintly. He knew the kind of effect he had on people—but with her, it was different. He didn’t want control… he wanted curiosity, attention, even trust.

Clara (first-person)

I barely made it to my desk before Mara whispered, “Sir Alexander is… right there.”

My heart skipped. There he was, walking towar
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