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33: Something’s Fishy

Penulis: Aria Wilde
last update Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-06-02 23:32:27

Riley’s POV

I was halfway through a very necessary mental rant about the broken office coffee machine when Jax Maddox stepped out of his office.

He gave me no warning, he didn’t knock before he entered, he just glided through my door like he owned the room. Technically, he kinda does but a little courtesy would’ve been nice.

“Riley,” he said, his voice crisp and low.

I blinked up at him. “Yes?”

He handed me a folder. Thick and heavy, it smelled like freshly printed paper and jet ink.

“Review this. I need a summary by 4PM. I’m presenting it tomorrow morning.”

He never said please, just straight requests.

I took the folder with both hands, eyeing it like it might explode. “Investor prep?”

He gave a curt nod. “And make it clear. Concise. No fluff.”

I smirked. Of course. I’ll just wave my magic wand and make this entire pile user-friendly.

His eyes lingered on me for a second—just a beat too long. Then he turned and walked back into his office without a word.

I stared at the door as i
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