LILYThe morning sun barely peeked over the horizon as I went to work. My mind was a whirlwind of thoughts, all centered around Blake. His memory loss, new life, and relationship with Mia all felt like a bad dream. But the harsh reality was it wasn't a dream. It was my life, and I had to face it head-on.But I had to push those thoughts aside. I had to focus on my work and survive the day. As I entered the office, the usual hum of activity had a different undertone. The room was filled with whispers, with occasional sideways glances in my direction. I could feel the tension in the air, thick and palpable."Did you hear about Lily?" I overheard one of the staff, Sarah, whispering to her colleague, her voice barely above a hush."Yeah, Chloe said she's been stealing from the company," her colleague, Mark, replied, his eyes wide with disbelief."And that's not all," Sarah added, leaning closer to Mark. "She also said Lily seduced the CEO to get her promotion."Their words hit me like a
LILYThe day was a blur of numbers, spreadsheets, and endless cups of coffee. My mind was filled with tasks, deadlines, and the constant hum of office chatter. I was so engrossed in my work that I barely noticed the time passing. It was only when Joshua, my coworker, approached my desk that I realized it was already late in the afternoon."Hey, Lily," Joshua greeted me, leaning casually against my desk. "You've been working non-stop. How about we grab a meal after work?"I looked up, surprised. "Oh, Joshua, I usually work late."He shrugged with a friendly smile on his face. "Well, there's always a first time for everything. Besides, it's good to take a break once in a while."I hesitated, glancing at the pile of work still left on my desk. I had always been the type to work overtime and stay late until all my tasks were done. But something in Joshua's offer made me reconsider. It could be the chance to make a friend in the office or the simple prospect of a change in routine. After
MAVERICKThe sight that greeted me as I stepped into the room was one I would never forget. Lily, my diligent and hardworking assistant, was in a state of distress, her clothes torn and her face pale with fear. And the bastard stood over her, plastering a wicked grin on his face.A surge of anger coursed through me—a raw, primal instinct to protect. "Joshua," I growled, echoing in the dimly lit room. "Get away from her."Joshua turned, surprise flashing across his face before it morphed into a smirk. "Maverick," he drawled, "I was just... having a little fun with your assistant here." She's pretty entertaining, you know." Harris took a step closer to her, clearly enjoying the power he held at that moment."Don't you dare lay a finger on her," I warned, my fists clenching at my sides. The room grew tense as the air crackled with an impending confrontation.He raised an eyebrow, his smirk widening. "Oh, Maverick, always the hero," he taunted. "But you should know by now that I always ge
LILYThe news of Chloe's dismissal had spread like wildfire, and everyone was discussing it. I could feel their eyes on me and their whispers reaching my ears. As I walked through the hallway, I couldn't help but notice the hushed conversations and curious glances directed toward me. It was clear that Chloe's dismissal had ignited a wave of speculation and curiosity among our colleagues.I knew what they were saying—that I was a seductress and had used my charm to climb the corporate ladder. But they didn't see the truth. They didn't know about the spiked drink, Joshua's predatory grin, or how close I had come to a terrible fate.As I walked past the water cooler, I overheard Sarah, one of my colleagues, whispering to Mark, "Did you hear about Lily? Apparently, she's not as innocent as she seems."Mark replied, his voice filled with disbelief, "Yeah, I heard. They say she seduced both Maverick and Joshua in one night. Can you believe it?"Sarah gasped, her eyes wide with shock. "No wa
MAVERICKI summoned Chloe and Joshua to my office after meeting with the HR department. The evidence was irrefutable, and I was ready to confront them. As they walked in, I could see the confusion on their faces. They had no idea what was coming."Sit," I ordered, pointing to the chairs before my desk. They complied, their faces a mask of confusion and apprehension. I took a deep breath, trying to calm the rage.Chloe cleared her throat and asked. " Is there something wrong? We're not sure why you called us here."Meanwhile, Joshua cursed under his breath, his eyes darting between Chloe and me. "Shit..."However, I maintained a stern expression, my voice steady, as I replied, "I have undeniable evidence that both of you have been involved in fraudulent activities within the company. This meeting addresses these allegations and determines the appropriate course of action." Their eyes widened in shock, and a tense silence filled the room as they processed my words."Allegations? To what
MAVERICKLily was standing before me with her eyes down and her words barely above a whisper. "Sir Maverick, this weekend I won't be available. I'll be going back to my hometown for Thanksgiving."She no longer had the usual spark in her eye, and I could tell by looking at her face. Something wasn't right, and it made me feel bad."Of course, Miss White. I won't deny you spending time with your family," I replied gently. "Is everything alright? You seem... different."She tried to smile, but she didn't look at me. "No problem, sir. I'm just a little bit tired."I didn't believe her answer, so I leaned forward and looked at her worriedly. "Lily, you can talk to me if something is upsetting you. We've worked together for a long time, and I don't just think of you as a worker but also as a friend.She looked up, surprised, and then quickly turned her head away. "I really appreciate that, sir. But I'm really fine. I'm just slightly worried about everything that's going on."I nodded beca
LILYWith annoyance in his eyes, he faced me. "About what, Lily? I caught you looking at me the whole time. "What do you want?" I glanced at him, taking a big breath despite the pain in my chest. "Blake, do you remember how we spent all of our free time at your house instead of doing homework, hanging out in the tree house, and having a good old chit-chat?" My heart longs for those days. He only looked at me with blank eyes. "That tree house? It hasn't been there since that storm years ago tore it down." As the truth dawned on me, my eyes flooded with tears. I felt despondent when I realized how much time had passed since then. "I guess I just miss how easy things were and how close we were. I thought we might find some of that again. We were once close. You are my best friend. We'd spend hours talking, laughing, and doing all that crazy stuff." Annoyed, Blake replied, "I don't remember any of it, Lily. Are you sure you didn't make up those memories? We were never that close, and I
LILY"And please, Rebecca and Oliver, stop coddling Mia so much! She's no longer a kid!" Alice groaned as she placed the tray of refreshments on the nearby table and rested her hand on her hips. "I just went to the kitchen to grab some snacks and returned to find you guys fighting! I can't believe this is happening again!"She sighed heavily, hoping her words would impact the unsettling atmosphere in the room. After Alice's words, everyone in the room fell silent, feeling the thick cloud of anxiety that had descended around us. Alice's eyes furrowed, and she stared down at Mia and Blake. "This craziness is over now. Take Blake home, Mia." Alice said, her tone leaving little space for argument, "Now!""But..." Mia started to protest, but Alice's steely gaze stopped her short."No arguments. Take Blake home and put some medicine on his wound." Alice commanded, her voice firm and authoritative. Mia nodded reluctantly, her worry for Blake evident in her eyes as she helped him up.Alice t