Craig Pov“Guys! I asked Nicole to marry me and guess what?" Without waiting for our response, he went on. “She said yes!" Drew announced excitedly, smiling so wide, he might break his jaw."Isn’t that too soon? I mean you guys have only been dating for how long now? A year?” Liam asked as he leaned back on his chair.We are hanging out at the Dome's bar, one of the several bars Liam owns. He has been hounding me for the past few weeks to go out with him and Drew and I have been turning him down. However, after another session with Lina at my office working on strategies to bring the editorial department back to where it was before Nicolas ran it under, I needed to go out to clear my head.Being in the same space with her, inhaling her intoxicating scent and not being able to touch her has been pure torture these past weeks. Which was why when Liam called to invite me for drinks, I jumped at it.“We’ve been dating for a year and a six months now, and frankly I always knew she was the
“Hey! How did he go? Did you get the job? Please tell me you got it.” Amelia fired off the minute I stepped into her office. I smiled in her amusement at her excitement. To think we just met this morning and she is already so sweet, to say I am so relieved to have a friendly face at work would be an understatement. “I got the job." She squealed loudly and did a mini dance. “Bring your voice down! What if Mr. Morrigan hears you.” I said, shushing her, my eyes straying to the door, worried the noise will attract Mr hardass. She rolled her eyes at me before going back to her seat. “The office is soundproof so he can't hear us." "oh okay” I feel stupid. I should have known she wouldn't have squealed so loud if the office wasn't soundproof. “So when do you resume?" She asked. “Right now?" The answer came off sounding like a question. “No way! I know Mr Craig can be very demanding, but I still didn't expect him to ask you to resume work immediately!." She sounds genuinely offended
Catalina's PovStanding in front of The Crown's Media house headquarters which happens to be the venue of my interview this morning, I can't help feeling nervous.This is my fifth interview since I moved to New York three weeks ago. Sarah has been kind enough to allow me to live with her in her two bedroom apartment, but the little savings I have is about to run out and I desperately need to get this job.When the Human Resource manager called yesterday about me coming for an interview this morning, I jumped at the chance. I only submitted my application two days ago.Taking a deep breath, I pull my shoulders back and stride towards the entrance. I hope I get this job. I am not sure I can deal with any more rejections.Once inside, I make my way to the security desk in the center of the foyer.“Hello." I say to the stern-looking man behind the counter. My name is Catalina Bryce, and I am here for an interview with Mr Kane.“Welcome Catalina. Give me a minute to ring him to let him kno
Craig's Pov“Mr Gustavo is here to see you, sir.” My personal assistant Amelia says as she knocks lightly on my door.“Show him in” I don't look up to say it and go back to the media house report I have been perusing since I came into the office. The numbers are abysmal. The sales statistics over the past two months have dropped to an alarming low and I can't have that.“Good morning sir, you sent for me." Nicolas the asshole has been the head of the editorial department and I am certain he would not like what I am about to say, thankfully I don't care.I didn't tell him to sit, so he remained standing as I ignored him. It's a power move that I have mastered over the years. “Do you care to explain why our flagship morning show has lost 22% of its audience in the last two months? Online engagement has plummeted. Advertising revenue is down 15%. And digital subscriptions? Nearly flatlined, or why our stories in the papers have been reduced to mere storytelling without credible facts.
Catalina's PovI checked my dress for the tenth time to make sure there was no evidence of what I had just done with that stranger. As I slowly walked back to the hall in search of Todd—who must be looking for me by now. I tried to compose myself, hoping I don't appear as rattled as I feel inside.The last twenty minutes had been so intense, I felt like I had died and gone to heaven. I didn’t know it was possible to climax so many times; I stopped counting after the tenth. My legs were shaking, and I could barely walk upright without wincing. That beast had ruined me forever. How could a man have such stamina?“Lina, I’ve been looking everywhere for you! Where have you been?” Todd demanded angrily the moment he spotted me.“I’m sorry. I... I... I wasn’t feeling well, so I went to the restroom to relieve myself,” I stammered.“I see. It’s probably something you ate—you’ve always had a weak stomach.” There wasn’t an ounce of concern in his tone, but I was grateful for the misunderstandi
Are we still on Earth, or have we just stepped into space? That was the thought clanging through my mind as Todd and I stepped into the event hall. Everything—from the decorations to the catering—screamed luxury and opulence. I was certain no expense had been spared in putting this party together.I had attended a few of his company’s parties with him in the past, but none of them could hold a candle to this one.I guessed it had to do with the fact that this party was specifically in honor of their CEO, Morrison Craig—a name that had people, including Todd, whispering in terror. It made me wonder what kind of man could incite such fear in the hearts of others.Though I had never seen him before—since he never attended any of the few parties I’d been to—I resolved in my heart that if he did show up, which I seriously doubted, I would stay far away from him. From everything I’d heard, a man like that is nothing but trouble, no matter how much money he has.“Why don't you go get somethi