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I shift in my leather chair, trying to focus on Cynthia's presentation slides projected on the conference room wall. But I'm barely in the room with them. My head is muddled with thoughts of last night. The feel of my stepdaughter's hand on my dick. "Our demographic analysis shows a 34% uptick in engagement when we target the 25-to-40 age bracket," Cynthia says, her pointer dancing across colorful charts. I'm completely lost when she goes on to the next slide. I was stupid for letting Emma touch me. And we almost got caught. Not like we did anything. But it didn't look that way when Zach, her boyfriend walked in. I should have walked away when I had the chance. It can't- "Mr Williams? What do you think about the budget allocation?" Cynthia's voice cut through my thoughts. I blink, realizing she is looking at me expectantly, just like the others. Dammit. “The budget, yes. It seems..comprehensive.” Cynthia lifts her eyebrows slightly. She has been my campaign lead for three years now and it's obvious in her eyes that she knows I'm distracted. "I haven't mentioned specific numbers yet, sir." Heat creeps up my neck. Emma's ruining everything. "Right. Please, continue with the breakdown." I force myself to sit straighter. This is my company. My reputation on the line and I need to think of a way to deal with Emma later. But my mind betrays me. I have images from last night resurfacing in my head too many times. How my dick jerked in need when he gripped me. I haven't felt that way with Gina. And I know it's fucked up. I shouldn't be….I shouldn't have. "Mr Williams, you're not looking at the projections," Cynthia says, her tone edging toward frustration. I grab my bottle of water and drag my attention back to the screen as I take down a gulp. "I'm sorry, Cynthia. I didn't sleep well last night. Can you run through the timeline again?" She sighed, but her expression softened. "We can reschedule this meeting—" "No, no. I'm fine. Really." I rub my temples, trying to push away the thoughts away. "The timeline?" "Phase one launches in two weeks, assuming we get Sanderson's approval by Friday. Phase two begins the following month, and we'll want to assess performance metrics before moving into phase three." Cynthia's pointer traces the calendar on screen. "The entire campaign runs through the fiscal quarter, with options to extend based on results." My phone buzzes against the conference table, causing a distraction. I glance at the screen and stare at the message for a few seconds blank. Why is my ex-wife contacting me? I haven't seen or heard from her in almost two years. Not since our divorce had been finalized in a flurry of lawyers and bitter accusations. “Sorry, please continue,” I say to Cynthia. Before she gets the chance to speak, the door to the conference room opens. What the hell is happening today! My secretary, Patricia, pokes her head inside. Her eyes look worried. "I'm so sorry to interrupt," Patricia says, her voice tight. "But there's someone here to see you, sir.” Her eyes are on me. I know I'm not scheduled to meet anyone for the next hour. “She says it's urgent." “She?” I frown as I stand to my feet. I hate distractions in my meetings. "Who is it?" Patricia is hesitant for a moment. She glances at Cynthia, then back at me, clearly uncomfortable with the situation. "Mrs Lewinsky," she finally says. I feel the blood drain from my face. Monica is here. My ex-wife. What could possibly bring her here now? My gut tells me something isn't right. “Where is she?”KnoxI sit alone at the far end of the dimly lit bar, tucked into a corner where no one is watching , and the outside world seems like a distant memory. The place isn’t crowded tonight, just a few people scattered around, nursing drinks, speaking in low murmurs that blend into the soft hum coming from hidden speakers. The stool beneath me is worn leather, cool against my back, but nothing about this spot offers any comfort. Tension coils tight in my shoulders, a knot that refuses to loosen.My whiskey sits half finished in front of me, the ice slowly melting into amber liquid that catches the faint blue light from the neon sign behind the bar. I swirl the glass absentmindedly, watching the ripples spread and disappear.My mind can’t let go of today. Of that moment. Of Ethan leaning in, his lips brushing Emma’s cheek right there in the open office, no care for who might see, no hesitation in his movements. And Emma... she froze for that one fatal second, before pulling away. I wa
EmmaLightning flashes across the dark sky.A strong breeze rushes through the empty driveway, rattling the leaves on the nearby trees. My heart sinks, weighed down by a knot of dread. The car engine refuses to turn over, no matter how many times I twist the key. The dashboard lights flicker weakly before dying completely.How am I supposed to get home now? The thought of walking miles in the rain makes my stomach churn with unease.And then I hear it, a gentle tap on the car window right beside my head. I gasp sharply and look up, startled. Ethan stands there in the dim light of the streetlamp, his forehead creased in a frown.“Ethan… Damn, what is he doing here?” I mutter under my breath, my pulse racing at the sight of him.I roll down the window just a crack.“Hi, Emy,” he says, his voice smooth and casual, the same way he always talks to me. I sigh deeply, letting my shoulders drop. “Stop calling me that.”“Why? You’re scared of him?”“Who?”“Your stepdad.”I glare at him throug
EmmaI sit at my desk, my head lowered, forcing my fingers to move across the keyboard. The numbers from the quarterly report blur in front of me as a headache builds behind my eyes, a painful reminder of everything that’s gone wrong today. Knox’s cold words still echo in my mind, and no matter how much I push them away, they keep coming back with disappointment. But I can’t afford to dwell on it. I need to finish this report.I keep working, even though my body aches with the weight of the hours. I just want to finish this. I can’t give Knox any more reasons to think I’m failing him.While I’m lost in the report, someone approaches my desk. I glance up to find a woman from another department standing there, holding a small plastic bag. She smiles at me.“Your mom asked me to get some skin care products for her,” she says, her voice almost too bright. “I went to her office, but she didn’t come in today.”I feel a deep sigh escape me before I can stop it. The mention of my mother brin
KnoxThe door opens just as Ethan’s lips brush Emma’s cheek, and the sight hits me like a sudden drop in temperature. I don’t explode with rage, though it simmers low and controlled inside me, building with every second. My face stays blank, but my eyes narrow, sharply, taking in every detail of the moment. Ethan’s usual grin disappears instantly. His gaze flicks between me and Emma, his confidence crumbling in front of us.“I’m sorry,” he stammers quickly, his voice higher than usual, thinner. “I didn’t mean anything by it. Just… saying hello. I’ll go now.”He doesn’t wait for me to respond. He grabs his jacket off the empty chair and rushes out, his footsteps echoing down the hallway before fading around the corner. He doesn’t look back. Part of me respects the speed of his retreat, if he’d lingered for even a second longer, I might’ve lost the tight control I keep on myself.I turn to Emma. She stands frozen, her cheeks flushed red and her eyes wide with panic. She opens her mout
EmmaI rush through the revolving doors of the company building on a busy Monday morning, already feeling the weight of the day pressing down on me before I even reach my desk. Everyone around me wears serious, almost grim expressions, like there’s an invisible cloud hanging over the office. The moment I step inside, something shifts in the air, a tension that makes my skin prickle, like the whole room is focused on me.A small group of women stands near the elevators, waiting for the next one. As I pass them, their voices drop to hushed whispers. They cover their mouths with their hands, but the effort only makes their words carry further. I try to ignore it, telling myself it has nothing to do with me.Then, one of them speaks clearly enough for me to hear.“Isn’t she the one in the tabloid this morning?”“Yes, dear. That’s Emma.”Heat floods my face so quickly it feels like my skin is burning. My cheeks flare with embarrassment, and my throat tightens, making it hard to breathe.
KnoxMy hands are shaking as I hold my phone, my eyes glued to the screen, dread creeping in with each passing second. The photos are right there in front of me, clear and undeniable. They capture the exact moment I led Emma into the hotel room at the product launch. Another message flashes through my mind, the one I received earlier, right after leaving the party to head home. That one had a different photo, Emma and I standing close together on the balcony. The thought of it hits me like a punch in the gut. Could the same person be behind both? The idea settles in my stomach like a block of ice.“Knox, is something wrong?” Emma’s voice is soft, cautious.I glance over at her. She’s sitting up in bed now, pulling the sheet up to her chest, covering herself. It’s a small gesture, but it feels protective, like she’s trying to shield herself from whatever’s coming next. The dim light makes her look almost fragile.I let out a long breath, heavier than I mean it to be, then walk back
KnoxThe sound of Gina's voice tickles my senses, and suddenly my imagination fades into nothingness.I struggle to push myself up from the bed but my arms gave up, and I fall back with a grunt.“Oh no! my love, are you alright?” she asks in concern.I can hear the hurried sound of footsteps rushin
EmmaA frown crosses my face, shaking my head slowly as though I had just stumbled upon a secret. “So you'll throw your child out?” I bit out in a harsh tone.She matches my glare with a defiant look in her eyes. “Yes, not when you're acting out of control,” she snaps at me.“Is that it?” I ask. “
EmmaMy head jerks up. His question strikes me like a slap, I never saw it coming. My thoughts scrambles for balance.“What do you want from me?” Knox repeats the question. His gray eyes pins on my face.The atmosphere turns to a tight coil of tension, and the air feels heavy with silence.I try to
KnoxLivid with rage, I fix her a hard stare. “I am sorry about it,” she says, her voice trembling. I could see the fear gleaming in her eyes, which I care less about.I shot to my feet and begin to pace the length of the living room. “Please, it wasn't intentional,” she pleads, getting to her f







