LOGINZeke Alexander POV
We were out of Sterling Enterprises when I snuck a look at my passenger. She was silent. Her hands were placed neatly in her lap, and her eyes were fixed ahead.
Her breathing was steady.
“Why did you choose me?” I asked, breaking the silence between us.
Josh Morgan Sterling POVMy hand tightened around the shot glass as I watched my wife have a good time with her college friends. My eyes narrowed suspiciously at the familiar man with them.“Hey, stop giving the man the dagger look. He is Olivia and Lucy’s friend from way back from college.” Lucas slid to the bar counter stool next to me.He gestured for the waiter, grabbed peanuts from the bowl sitting on the counter, and popped them in his mouth.I invited him tonight after Olivia told me she was catching up with Lucy and one male friend back in college.It was right after we talked about the children’s paternity. After the emotional moment, she was so happy when she told me. I did not even have time to say no.I wanted to disallow her, but that would be insane. Olivia, as she had proven time and time again to me, is a woman all on her own.When his order arrived, I shot him a confused look.“You are getting drunk?” I asked.“Maybe.”His reply puzzled me.Lucas was not a hard drinke
Zeke Alexander POVWe were out of Sterling Enterprises when I snuck a look at my passenger. She was silent. Her hands were placed neatly in her lap, and her eyes were fixed ahead.Her breathing was steady.“Why did you choose me?” I asked, breaking the silence between us.“I did not choose you. I just chose peace.”My gaze shifted back to the front to concentrate on my driving. The traffic was light. There was no traffic to distract me.I sighed and gripped the steering wheel.From the corner of my eye, I kept glancing at her, noticing the steady rise and fall of her chest. She did not look like a trapped animal
Amee Wilson POVThe rest of the day flew by in a blur.I was busy preparing documents, and before I knew it, it was already late when Lucas placed a glass of water in front of me.“You did not take a break.” He told me.I gratefully took the glass. “Thanks. I was busy. I tend to forget things sometimes.The look he gave me was sharp. “Don’t forget to drink water. It’s important for your health.” He crafted his sentences vaguely, without giving any hint to anyone within earshot about my real condition, and I was grateful.He sat on the corner of my desk. The casual action created a ripple effect in the office. There was a hushed silence that it caused in the glass sloshed.“Careful.” He said, and wrapped his fingers around the glass to steady my hold on it, causing our fingers to touch.“Sir.” I tried to call his attention. If he hadn’t realized it yet, I think he should now.But his attention was all on me. “Sir? Didn’t we clear this already? Call me Lucas. No one’s gonna bite your he
Lucy Cole POVI pressed a hand to my chest, feeling light-headed all of a sudden.I don’t know what is wrong with me.Was it because I had uncovered a secret I was not supposed to know? But that was absurd! I had been privy to all of Olivia’s secrets before; nothing like this ever happened to me.I ran toward the elevator bank. I caught the elevator just before it closed, and got in.I retreated to the far side of the rectangular box, leaned back, and pressed the back of my head on the wall.Then I closed my eyes and let out a sigh, but in my memory there was a vivid image of Lucas Morris staring straight up at me, which made my pulse rise again.What is happening? Something is definitely not right with me.When the elevator reached our floor, I got out so fast and went straight to my cubicle. Because I was in a hurry and was not looking where I was going, I bumped into Maisie, who was also scurrying off somewhere.She was surprised to see me.She took one look at my flushed face and
Amee Wilson POVThe sudden dawning in Lucy’s eyes, like it was a Eureka moment, made me pause. And then it hit me!Lucy looked at me with so much admiration in her eyes. There was curiosity, too, but more than that, there was a new kind of respect.“You know, Mr. Lucas Morris was a very private person. He never socializes. As in never. He has a reputation for being a recluse. And he’s untouchable. But girl! The way he worries about you today…” Her voice trailed off, and I could feel the crimson spreading all over my cheeks.Frantically, I waved my hands as if it could dispel the conclusion she formed in her head.“No. You got it wrong. I am just his employee.”Lucy tapped my shoulder. “Relax. I am not judging, okay. It’s your business. It’s your life. I was just surprised by the undercurrents earlier, and now I know why.”Then, a chuckle escaped from her lips.“Frankly, I did not think that he was this fast a worker. I thought he did not like women in general. But this is really….” L
Amee WilsonI sat on the front passenger seat of Mr. Lucas’s car while Lucy and Mr. Sterling's secretary, the one they called Maisie, sat in the back.I was nervously watching Zeke. I thought he would insist on getting me back to the office. Thank goodness he had the good sense to stop. I did not want another spectacle. I just wanted to be at peace.It was only when I was settled that the tension in my body finally eased.Earlier, I was worried there would be another scuffle between Lucas and Zeke. But thankfully, both men controlled their temper, mitigating another encounter.The ride back to the office was silent, with only the background music from Lucas’ Bluetooth speaker as our main sound.I had known her when I visited Mr. Jonathan Sterling, but I only knew of Maisie today. She said she worked with Olivia before as an assistant when Olivia still served as Mr. Josh Morgan Sterling’s executive assistant.When the car stopped, the valet came forward, and he handed his car keys. Th
Olivia BarnettIt took me a few moments before the shock wore off and I reacted belatedly.I cried out Todd’s name in alarm before pressing my foot hard against the floor, to use my weight to force him to stop. To no avail.I was powerless against a massive giant as he effortlessly pulled me away.H
Olivia Barnett POVI stared at my boss’ receding figure. My eyes shut heavily while my body jumped in anxiousness after he banged his door shut, leaving a tangible echo around the room.Josh Morgan Sterling, CEO of Sterling Enterprises and the sole heir to the vast Sterling wealth, fired me.I bent
Josh Morgan Sterling“Let’s break up, Josh. I don’t think this is working.”Daisy Cobbs, my girlfriend of eight years, the only woman I loved since we were young, insisted we have this lunch on a busy working day. I assumed it was something important. For god’s sake, I even prepared a surprise.Gues
Olivia Barnett POVEveryone gasped when they heard Daisy, but they all turned their heads away, and their bodies shrank back a little as if they feared her.And who wouldn&r







