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Author: DIAMOND
last update Last Updated: 2025-04-23 21:21:36

The office was more subdued now, the lunch hour ending with people filtering back to their workstations, their voices a gentle buzz over the sound of keyboard clicks. I sat back in my chair, gazing at my phone, Mom’s words concerning Dad’s health and the bills lingering in my thoughts. The cold coffee in front of me was all that had been moved, but I didn’t care.

The sabotage of the mock-up was a distant storm compared to the pain of knowing my parents were struggling. I wished I could correct it all, send them money, make Dad recover, and take the burden off Mom, but I felt stretched taut, like I was keeping too many pieces together.

Footsteps interrupted my thoughts and I glanced up to see David coming towards me, a frown replacing his usual grin. He held a tablet in his hands, tapping the edge of it with nervous fingers. “Tee, got a minute? I went back over the logs on that mock-up debacle and… it’s strange.” He sat down beside a chair, speaking in a whisper so that no one could ov
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  • Mr. CEO Wants Me   094

    Nick’s kiss was a spark, his lips firm and warm against mine, igniting a heat that burned away the morning’s chaos—the cafeteria confrontation, Priya’s betrayal, the missing USB. His office door clicked shut behind us, the hum of the marketing floor muffled, leaving only the sound of our breathing and the faint creak of his desk as I leaned against it.His hands cupped my face, his thumbs brushing my cheeks, and I melted into him, my navy sweater catching on the wood, my body craving his touch after the day’s storm. The Brew & Bean stakeout loomed, but here, in this stolen moment, it was just us, and I needed him.I deepened the kiss, my tongue sliding against his, tasting coffee and the sharp edge of his desire. “Nick,” I whispered, my voice thick, my hands gripping his shirt, pulling him closer until his body pressed against mine, his cock already hardening through his slacks. “I need you. Now.” My words were a plea, my pussy aching, the stress of Priya’s theft and Suzan’s lies fuel

  • Mr. CEO Wants Me   093

    I smoothened my slacks, and took a deep breath, the lobby’s quiet steadying me. “Okay,” I said, my voice calmer now, meeting their concerned gazes. “I’ll be careful, I promise. Thanks for pulling me out of there.” My gratitude was genuine, the weight of their support grounding me.Clara stopped pacing, her curls settling, her hand resting on my arm. “Just don’t do that again, Tracy,” she said, her voice soft but firm. “We’re on your side, but you scared me. Go find Nick, and stay out of trouble.” Her smile was small, encouraging, and I nodded, feeling a pang of guilt for worrying her.David pushed off the wall, his grin returning but tempered. “Yeah, save the hero stuff for Brew & Bean,” he said, his tone light but his eyes serious. “Let us know if you need any help. I’m not great at spying, but I can make a mean distraction.” His offer made me laugh, easing the tension, and I gave them both a quick nod before heading to the elevators, my steps purposeful. The audit waited, but the my

  • Mr. CEO Wants Me   092

    Clara's revelation about Priya in the cafeteria, with Suzan and Jordan struck me like a spark, igniting a surge of anger that drowned out the hallway’s chatter and footsteps. My navy sweater felt too tight, my hands clenching as I pictured them sitting together, pretending everything was fine while Priya had stolen the USB and Suzan was planning a secret meeting with someone at Brew & Bean. They were in the cafeteria, and I needed to confront them now.“Clara, please cover for me if Mr. Lawrence asks where I am,” I said, my eyes meeting hers. “I’m going to the cafeteria. I have to talk to them.”Her eyes widened, her curls swaying as she grabbed my arm gently. “Tracy, please think about this. Confronting them in front of everyone could cause problems. Can’t you wait for Nick and Torres to do the talking?” Her concern was clear, but it only strengthened my resolve.“I can’t wait,” I said, easing my arm free, my slacks brushing softly as I turned. “They think they can deceive us. I’m go

  • Mr. CEO Wants Me   091

    Hannah’s voice was steady but strained, pulling me back as she tapped a bullet point. “Lawrence wants every asset tracked—mock-ups, budgets, even email chains. He’s acting like the board’s about to audit us personally. You think this is about the glitch?”I rubbed my temples, forcing my focus to her question, though my eyes flicked to the door, half-expecting Priya to walk in. “Probably,” I said, keeping my tone even. “The board heard rumors, and Lawrence is covering his bases. Let’s prioritize the mock-up revisions and budget logs—those are the hotspots. Pull the design files and I’ll handle the financials.”Hannah nodded, her brown eyes grateful. “You’re a lifesaver, Tracy. I’ll have the files by noon. Sorry to dump this on you—you look like you’ve got enough going on.” Her concern was genuine, and I managed a small smile, touched by her warmth despite the weight of my suspicions.“It’s all good,” I said, standing to stretch, my navy sweater pulling taut. “Team effort, right? Let me

  • Mr. CEO Wants Me   090

    The sharp buzz of my alarm jolted me awake, dawn’s gray light seeping through my curtains. I fumbled for my phone, silencing it, and dialed Nick, my voice hoarse as I sat up, the chill of the morning prickling my skin. He answered on the first ring, his tone alert despite the hour. “Tee, you’re up. What’s going on? You sound tense.”I swung my legs over the bed, my bare feet hitting the cold floor, and took a breath. “I am. Last night, Priya came to my apartment. She said Clara gave her my address. She overheard Suzan in the design lab, on the phone, planning to meet someone at Brew & Bean tonight to ‘get a file.’ Priya sounded scared, Nick, but something about her felt wrong. Too nervous, like she wasn’t telling me everything.”Nick’s voice tightened, a rustle suggesting he was moving. “Brew & Bean keeps coming up. Priya’s new and could she be trusted? What if she is feeding you half-truths to throw us off? What’s your gut say?”I stood, pacing to my dresser, my reflection pale in th

  • Mr. CEO Wants Me   089

    The city streets blurred past as Nick’s car sped away from Haven Enterprises, the USB drive was secured in my jeans pocket. My heart still raced from our close call in the design lab, the memory of those footsteps and the sweeping flashlight etched into my nerves.I leaned against the passenger seat, the cool leather grounding me, and glanced at Nick, his jaw tight but his eyes bright with the same adrenaline coursing through me. The streetlights cast fleeting shadows across his face, and I felt a surge of gratitude for his steadiness, his willingness to dive into this mess with me.“We did it,” I said, my voice low, a mix of relief and determination. “I believe this file ties Jordan and Suzan to the sabotage. Tomorrow, we hand it to Torres and figure out our next move.”Nick nodded, his hand resting on the gearshift, his fingers brushing mine briefly. “Yeah, someone was in that hallway. If they saw us, this whole thing could get screwed.” His tone was calm, but the warning was clear,

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