LOGINWYNE'S POV
I was right. The moment I stepped into Erlington Group, my instincts had started screaming. Something wasn't adding up. Officially, the man sitting across from me was the CEO.
Unofficially... He didn't feel like one. After years in business, I'd learned that titles meant very little. Power wasn't announced. It was felt. People naturally gravitated toward the one who truly held authority. They watched that person's reactions. They sought approval befor
MADELYN'S POVMy whole body ached as I collapsed onto my bed after another exhausting day at work. The mattress dipped beneath my weight, and I let out a long, tired sigh while staring blankly at the ceiling.This week had passed much faster than the last. Partly because work had been relentless. Partly because... Wyne Moretti had actually behaved himself.To my surprise, he hadn't found new ways to annoy me every single day. No shameless teasing. No ridiculous comments. No invading my personal space.Nothing. We'd simply gone to work, attended meetings, exchanged a few necessary words, and returned home. Professional and Normal.Exactly what I'd wanted. So why... Why did the apartment suddenly feel so... quiet? I frowned at my own thoughts.Ridiculous. I was simply tired. That was all. Rolling onto my side, I reached for my phone on the bedside table.11:42 PM.Far too late to think about anything work-related. Just as I was about to put the phone away, the screen lit up with a notif
WYNE'S POVI was right. The moment I stepped into Erlington Group, my instincts had started screaming. Something wasn't adding up. Officially, the man sitting across from me was the CEO.Unofficially... He didn't feel like one. After years in business, I'd learned that titles meant very little. Power wasn't announced. It was felt. People naturally gravitated toward the one who truly held authority. They watched that person's reactions. They sought approval before making decisions.They unconsciously revealed who they answered to. And throughout the entire meeting... I noticed it.Whenever an executive presented a report, their eyes would briefly flick elsewhere. Not toward the acting CEO. Toward... Madelyn.It was subtle. So subtle that anyone else would have missed it. A split second. A fleeting glance. Almost as if they were checking whether she'd approve.Interesting.The acting CEO spoke confidently, nego
MADELYN'S POVMADELYN'S POVThe ride to Erlington Group was unusually quiet.Matilda occupied the front passenger seat, occasionally checking the meeting schedule on her tablet while speaking softly with the driver. Meanwhile... I was stuck beside Wyne.The spacious luxury sedan suddenly didn't feel spacious at all. From the corner of my eye, I caught the faint curve of his lips. That irritating little smirk. My cheeks immediately warmed.Don't think about yesterday.Unfortunately... The more I told myself not to think about it, the more vividly it replayed in my head. His hand against the glass. The little distance between us. The way neither of us had moved.I silently cursed my own brain. At least he had the decency not to mention it. Though judging from that smug expression... I knew he was enjoying my embarrassment.Infuriating man.The rest of the journey passed in silence. Eventually, the car slowed before the towering headquarters of Erlington Group. The sleek glass skyscraper
WYNE'S POVI had been through hostile takeovers. Corporate wars. Boardroom betrayals. People had pointed guns at me. People had tried to bankrupt me. None of them had managed to make my head this chaotic.I loosened the knot of my tie for what felt like the tenth time that evening as I stood in front of my bedroom window. One moment. That was all it had been. One stupid moment.Madelyn had been pinned between me and the glass door, and for a split second, everything else had disappeared. Her eyes. Her uneven breathing. The scent of her shampoo. The way she had looked at me...I let out a long breath before rubbing a hand over my face."What the hell was that..."It wasn't as if I had never been close to a woman before. Beautiful women surrounded me almost every day because of my status. Models, actresses, socialites—some had openly flirted with me, others had practically thrown themselves at me. None of them had ever managed to make my heartbeat lose its rhythm.Yet somehow... One stu
MADELYN'S POV My face burned red as I stood under the shower... No amount of water is reducing the heat inside my body... The way his body was pressed against mine... His face was so close that a little move could start something none of would want..Or would want... I don't know... What embarrasing more was how I reacted... I should have pushed him away... I should have said something to anger him , I should have insulted him with something harsh but in that moment I stood there being dumb... A total dumb... I didn't move a muscle.. I didn't even push him away... And I was waiting?Waiting for that gap to close.. Hoping he would come near more and...." Argh!!!! "I yelled in frustration when I remembered his face... For a moment he was in a trance too... But he snapped back before me and that smug look? I want to punch it off his face!!! It's not like I have never been with other guys.. Not like guys never flirted with me but with him? It felt so... So different! I shook my head
MADELYN'S POV I regretted every life decision I had ever made. Every. Single. One. Especially the decision to drink free alcohol. My head felt like someone had invited a marching band to perform inside my skull. I groaned and dragged myself out of bed. The memories from last night came back one by one. Meeting Mr. Moretti. Learning about my grandfather. Getting drunk. Unfortunately, getting rescued by Wyne. Very unfortunately. And then... The image of him standing in front of that door. My stomach twisted. Thankfully I had woken up before anything happened and he got too curious and found out my truth... I rubbed my face. "Okay. Take a deep breath, Maddy.... Everything is fine. Nothing happened. Nobody knew anything. Life could continue normally." The moment I stepped into the office building, I knew something was wrong. People were looking at me. Not in the usual way. In a curious way. A suspicious way. As if everyone was waiting for something. I frowned. Did I accidentally si
WYNE'S POV The week rolled to an end with endless works, meetings and thoughts of her.. Checking if she really came to join bugged me daily.. But being the CEO I couldn't ask my secretary everyday for her.. I would look so desperate, The nerve on my jaw pulsed while boring hole on the wall clock
WYNE'S POV "I said what I said.. And it's true.. You're egoistic and give a 'don't care ' attitude.. Even Mr Ashford will agree if not fearing you.. 'Sir '... " I stared at her rendered speechless along with others.. And that 'sir ' at the end was not with due respect but taunt.. "Madelyn!! "
THIRD PERSON'S POV His smile dropped. "If I ever get a chance.. I'll grab his hair and yank it until all that arrogance leaves his body.. " Something flashed across Wyne's eyes.. More than anger, it was amusement and a challenge.. He got up and walked to her.. Standing just inches away from
WYNE'S POV My eyes darted across the room on the employees of the financial department who fucked up real bad.. Is this why I pay them? To mess up my company and make things difficult for me? Absolutely not! I could just fire each and everyone for messing up the numbers but that would be another d







