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Chapter 33 — Hotel Conversations
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2026-10-27 23:59:24
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Owned by the Man I Rejected CHAPTER 49 — What Are We Doing?
Elena arrived at Wolfe Global at seven forty-five.She had barely slept. Adrian’s message had kept her awake longer than she wanted to admit, and the HR response had made everything feel more serious.At eight exactly, she knocked on his office door.“Come in.”Adrian was seated behind his desk. A folder lay open before him, but his attention shifted to her the moment she entered.“Good morning, sir.”“Good morning. Sit down.”Elena took the chair opposite him.Adrian closed the folder.“I received a notification from Human Resources yesterday.”Her fingers tightened around her bag.“Yes, sir.”“You requested a transfer.”“Yes.”“Why?”Elena had prepared an answer. She had rehearsed it twice before leaving home.“I believe another department would be better for my professional development.”Adrian studied her.“Your current position has been good for your development.”“I know.”“Your performance has been excellent.”“Thank you.”“Then why leave?”Elena looked at him.“Because I think
Owned by the Man I Rejected CHAPTER 48 — Running Away
Elena stood beside the cab, Adrian’s question still ringing in her ears.If I asked you again, without the title and the office between us, would you still say no?She had wanted him to ask.That was the problem.“Miss Hart?” Adrian said through the phone.Elena swallowed. “I don’t know what to say.”“You don’t have to answer tonight.”“But you asked.”“I did.”She looked toward the glass entrance of Wolfe Global, where employees were still moving through the lobby. “Sir, I think we should keep things as they are.”“Because I’m your employer?”“Because you’re my employer. Because this is my job. And because I don’t know what you want from me.”Adrian went quiet.“I don’t want you to feel pressured,” he said finally.“I don’t. I just…” She searched for the right words. “I respect you. I care about you. But I don’t want to make a decision that could affect my work or my future.”“I understand.”His answer was calm. Too calm.“Good night, sir.”“Good night, Elena.”The use of her name ma
Owned by the Man I Rejected CHAPTER 47 — The Almost Kiss
Elena arrived fifteen minutes before the training session.Adrian’s message had been on her mind since the previous evening. She had considered asking Ethan what it meant, but his last response had only made her more curious.That’s not what I’m worried about.She knocked on Adrian’s office door.“Come in.”Adrian stood behind his desk, reviewing a document. He looked up when she entered.“Good morning, sir.”“Good morning. You’re early.”“You asked me to see you before the training.”He closed the document.“Yes. Sit down.”Elena took the chair opposite him.Adrian remained standing for a moment before moving around the desk. He stopped beside the window, then turned toward her.“I wanted to discuss yesterday’s session.”“The implementation meeting?”“Yes.”Elena waited.“You handled it well,” he said. “The training assignment is yours. I expect you to lead it confidently.”“Thank you, sir.”“You don’t need to be nervous.”“I wasn’t nervous.”Adrian raised an eyebrow.She smiled. “No
Owned by the Man I Rejected CHAPTER 46 — A Moment Too Long
Had she eaten?It was an ordinary question. He could have asked it without making anything of it. Yet he had stopped himself as though the words carried a meaning he wasn’t prepared to explain.Adrian returned to his office.His assistant stood as he entered. “Sir, Mr. Cole is waiting for you.”“Send him in.”Ethan came through the door carrying two takeaway cups. He placed one on Adrian’s desk.“Coffee.”“I didn’t ask for any.”“You looked like you needed it.”Adrian glanced at the cup. “What do you want?”“To see whether you’re actually back to work or only pretending.”“I’ve been working.”“Your assistant says you’ve been staring at the same page for ten minutes.”Adrian looked at the report in front of him.Ethan pulled out a chair. “So, what’s wrong?”“Nothing.”“That’s your favorite answer.”“Then stop asking.”Ethan leaned forward. “Did you just watch Elena leave?”Adrian’s expression changed.“Why would I?”“Because I saw you standing in the corridor after the elevator closed.
Owned by the Man I Rejected CHAPTER 45 — Crossing Boundaries
The elevator doors opened on the executive floor, and Adrian stepped out before Ethan could finish his sentence.“You’re supposed to be taking it easy,” Ethan reminded him.“I spent two days doing that.”“You spent two days complaining about doing that.”Adrian adjusted his jacket. “Is there a difference?”“Several. Unfortunately, none of them concern your recovery.”Richard emerged from the elevator behind them, carrying a folder. “Both of you, stop. Adrian, your first meeting is at eleven. Until then, you are reviewing the reports from your office. No extended meetings.”Adrian looked at his father. “You arranged my schedule?”“I arranged your recovery.”“I’ve recovered.”“The doctor cleared you for travel. That doesn’t mean you should pretend nothing happened.”Ethan grinned. “Welcome back, Dad’s favorite patient.”Adrian walked away without answering.The executive assistant stood immediately when he approached.“Good morning, sir.”“Morning. Anything outstanding?”“Miss Hart subm
Owned by the Man I Rejected CHAPTER 44 — The Girl Who Stays
Elena had finished reviewing the training schedule when Ethan’s message arrived.Doctor says he’s improving. Still not cleared to travel.She typed a reply.That’s good news. Please let him rest.Maya, seated across from her at the small office table, glanced up. “You’re smiling at your phone.”“I’m not.”“You were.”Elena locked the screen. “Ethan said Mr. Wolfe is feeling better.”“Ah.” Maya returned to her laptop with a knowing expression. “That explains the smile.”“It explains nothing. I’m glad he’s recovering. That’s all.”“Of course.”Elena ignored her and opened the spreadsheet again. Two department heads had finally confirmed their training dates. She updated the schedule, checked the figures, and sent the revised document to Ethan.A minute later, he called.“Thanks for the update,” he said. “This is exactly what we needed.”“Glad they responded.”“Adrian would have asked for this three times by now.”“Then I’m glad you sent it to him before he could.”Ethan laughed. “You’re
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