ANMELDENIt was the day. Saturday.The day the Almighty project would begin. Time for mind, body and soul stress!Penelope heaved a sigh. She was ready for it, but also at the same time, not ready. It was just that bittersweet feeling.But work called and none had a choice not to answer.By seven-thirty that morning, the Dawnat team had gathered in the hotel lobby, coffee cups in hand and sleepy expressions on their faces.The excitement of arriving in Chicago had officially worn off. Now reality had arrived, slamming them in their faces.Penelope adjusted her jacket while trying to suppress a yawn.Then, a voice appeared beside her."Rough night?"She turned to see Wilson standing there holding two coffees. One was already extended toward her and she smiled."You are officially my favorite coworker."Wilson grinned, "I know."She accepted the cup gratefully, "Thank you."“Hi, Penelope.”Penelope looked sideways to see Freya, “Hi, Freya. Good morning.”“Hope you slept well?”Before Penelope co
Penelope froze. Her eyes met his and the room instantly faded. The laughter disappeared. Her heart erupted in her chest and her fingers tightened on her lap.Calvin watched every flicker on her face. Waiting and watching patiently.The question hung in the air.Penelope's heart nearly stopped. For one horrible second, she thought Calvin knew. That he had remembered. That everything was over. But then reality returned. No, no. He wasn't aware. There was no way. And there was no way she could answer honestly.Not here. Especially in front of everyone. Not ever. A nervous laugh escaped her lips."Maybe because you're my boss."The room immediately erupted into laughter, "That's fair!""I look at him the same way!""Exactly!"One of them pointed toward Calvin, "Sir, you're terrifying."Calvin's brow lifted, "Am I?"The entire lounge answered at once, "YES!"More laughter followed and Penelope smiled with relief as the attention shifted away from her.But when she dared glance at Calvin
Penelope thought the airplane controversy had been the worst thing that could happen.She had been very, very wrong.When the Dawnat crew finally landed in Chicago, everyone disembarked with visible excitement.The airport buzzed around them with movement, voices, and rolling luggage. Staff members talked over one another while they moved through baggage claim, their energy somehow stronger despite the long trip.By the time everything was concluded, a private shuttle had arrived to drive them to the hotel where Dawnat had booked their stay.And when Penelope learned the hotel was also owned by the Dawsons…well…that somehow made complete sense.The moment they arrived, everyone stepped out and stared.The building towered over the street like something out of a magazine. Elegant glass panels reflected the evening skyline while warm golden lights glowed through the entrance.It looked breathtaking.One of the younger staff let out a low whistle, “Is there anything the Dawsons don’t own
The ride to the airport should have felt exciting. It wasn't everyday one got to travel.For everyone else on the Dawnat bus…it was actually exciting.There were chatters about food, bed, music, clubbing flying around. Laughter bounced through the bus, with everyone in high spirits.People took pics while the bus was in motion. In summary, ecstasy filled the bus. Penelope wanted to feel exactly like everyone else. Really. She did want to. But there was one very serious problem.Calvin Dawson was sitting directly beside her.And another equally serious problem? Wilson Moriarty was across the aisle watching the entire thing unfold with a polite smile that absolutely did not reach his eyes.Penelope folded her hands tightly over her chest and stared very hard out the window.Morning sunlight streaked over the streets as the company bus rolled toward the airport.She was just hoping everything would go smoothly. She just prayed nothing off would happen!Except Calvin’s shoulder brushed h
Friday morning arrived with the kind of excitement that buzzed in the air like electricity. Dawnat was so much more livelier and brighter today, that one would think it was pay day.Well, indeed salaries had been paid. But there was more joy from the staff going on the big project.The massive project had become the talk of the company all week, especially after employees learned Calvin himself would be accompanying the team.That alone had sent the entire office into incessant discussions.By seven-thirty in the morning, Dawnat’s lobby was already crowded with staff members dragging suitcases behind them, sipping coffee, laughing loudly, and taking pictures like overexcited university students instead of working professionals.Penelope stepped through the revolving doors with her suitcase rolling behind her, and immediately paused.The lobby looked like an airport already.Her lips twitched into a smile, “Oh my God…”“PENNY!”She barely had time to react before Demetria dramatically
Victoria Vane had never seen herself as a woman who lost anything. From the moment she was born, she was set to get whatever she wanted. She didn't lose anything. And certainly not men.Especially not Calvin Dawson.The thought alone made irritation simmer beneath her perfectly composed features, as she stood beside the floor-to-ceiling windows of her office, staring down at the sprawling city below.The sky outside had darkened into shades of silver and charcoal, mirroring her mood almost perfectly.Behind her, Diane sat elegantly on one of the leather chairs, legs crossed as she observed Victoria in silence.The atmosphere in the office was tense enough to snap.Finally, Victoria turned sharply, tossing a file onto her desk with visible annoyance.“This is so unreasonable.”Diane raised a brow lightly, “The Chicago assignment?”Victoria let out a cold laugh, “No. Calvin.”Diane's lips twitched and then, she leaned back slowly, studying the older woman carefully.Victoria rarely los







