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Oleh:  WriterijTamat
Bahasa: English
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Sinopsis

Action

Contemporary

First-Person POV

CEO

Protective

Hidden Identity

Love-Triangle

Betrayal

Office Relationship

Sonia Martinez, 20, has eyes that have seen too much and a heart armored by a childhood scarred by domestic warfare. Screams, slammed doors, and broken promises defined her early years, teaching her that love is a dangerous illusion. Emotional walls weren't a choice—they were survival. While others dreamed of romance, Sonia became a fortress, determined never to fall victim to heartbreak. Then comes Alex Rodriguez—charming, persistent, and exactly the kind of man she’s sworn to avoid. Their first meeting crackles with tension; the second ignites a chemistry too intense to ignore. But Sonia is no easy conquest. To her, relationships are emotional landmines, and she’s not about to let her guard down. Yet Alex isn’t easily shaken. With a shadowed past and secrets of his own, he’s determined to prove that not all love stories end in pain. As danger looms and old wounds resurface, Sonia faces a pivotal choice: cling to the safety of her walls or risk everything for a chance at healing. Their story isn’t just about falling in love—it’s about surviving it.

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It's a beautiful love story. cannot stop reading.
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i love this book so far
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chapter 1: Not His Type
There’s something cruel about having your heart broken on what should be the happiest day of your life. I stood at the entrance of the Golden Palace Hotel’s ballroom, still wearing my graduation cap, the taste of achievement fresh on my lips. Four years of fighting to maintain my scholarship, four years of proving I belonged here, and four years of loving Derek had led to this moment. The same Derek who was now wrapped around Amanda Wilson on the dance floor, his fingers trailing down her back like he used to with mine. My breath hitched, the noise of the celebration around me turning into a dull roar in my ears. The chandeliers overhead glowed with golden light, casting a warm hue over everything, but all I saw was red. “I think I’m going to be sick,” I whispered, gripping Lisa’s arm so hard she winced. Lisa, my best friend since freshman year, followed my gaze and cursed under her breath. “Sonia, breathe. Just breathe,” she said, trying to pull me back. But my feet were al
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chapter 2: The Privileged
My heels clicked against the polished floor of Morgan and Associates, each step echoing my racing heartbeat. Three months of job hunting had turned me into a master of fake confidence—back straight, chin up, dreams crumbling. I clutched my portfolio so tight my knuckles turned white, fighting the urge to run back to my car and cry. “Please wait here with the other applicants,” the receptionist gestured to a row of chairs where four candidates sat, all wearing the same mask of desperation I’d perfected. I smoothed my pencil skirt for the hundredth time and took a seat, studying my competition through sideways glances. Most looked fresh out of college like me, with wardrobes that screamed I maxed out my credit card for this suit. All except for one guy in a charcoal gray suit who walked in and, to everyone’s surprise, took a seat among us and lounged in his chair like he owned the place. He pulled out his phone and started scrolling, just like the rest of us. He caught my eye and smil
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chapter 3: His Dark Gaze
I stared at my reflection in the elevator’s mirrored walls, adjusting my blazer. The designer label clearance find from last season suddenly felt inadequate in a building where even the doorman wore custom-tailored suits. One week into my new job, and I still couldn’t believe my misfortune. Alex Rodriguez—the man who’d seen me drunk and probably made a fool of myself—was the CEO. The elevator dinged open to the executive floor, where marble floors probably cost more than my yearly salary. Walking past abstract paintings that could fund my college debt, I tried to focus on my work rather than the excessive display of wealth surrounding me. The open office layout might have been meant to suggest equality, but everyone knew where real power sat—behind those floor-to-ceiling glass doors where Alex Rodriguez ruled his empire. “Ms. Sonia Martinez, could you step into my office?” His deep voice carried across the open workspace, making several heads turn. I caught Sarah from accounting sh
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chapter 4: After Hours
The office was eerily quiet as I organized the last batch of files on my desk. Everyone else had left hours ago, leaving just me and Mr. Rodriguez-Alex-on the entire floor. My hands trembled slightly as I gathered the quarterly reports he’d asked me to review. Even the cleaning staff had finished their rounds, leaving behind the faint scent of lemon polish that did nothing to calm my nerves.The wall clock read 9:45 PM. Through the glass walls of his office, I could see him focused on his laptop screen, his jaw tense in concentration. The warm glow of his desk lamp cast shadows that accentuated his sharp features. I caught myself staring at the way his sleeve was rolled up to his elbow, revealing tanned forearms as he typed.“Sonia?” His voice carried through the intercom. “Could you bring those reports in now?”I took a deep breath, smoothing down my pencil skirt. “Coming, Mr. Alex Rodriguez.”The moment I stepped into his office, the air felt different—charged somehow. He looked up,
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chapter 5: French Flames
The Paris skyline spread out before me like a painting, lights twinkling against the pre-dawn sky. I pressed my forehead against the cool glass of the hotel window, trying to calm my racing thoughts. Of all the employees Alex could have chosen for this trip. In a few hours, we’d be meeting with Marcel DuPont—billionaire industrialist, European economic powerhouse, and the man whose signature could make or break our company’s future.“The meeting with DuPont is at nine,” Alex’s voice came from behind me. We’d been stuck sharing his suite due to a booking error—at least, that’s what his secretary had claimed. The knowing smile she’d given me suggested otherwise.“I reviewed his company’s portfolio again,” I said, turning from the window. “The media calls him the ‘King of European Tech.’ His influence in the market is unprecedented.”Alex stood there in a charcoal suit that probably cost more than my yearly rent, his dark hair slightly damp from the shower. “You’re worried about somethin
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chapter 6: Echoes of the Past
I stand before the mirror in my small bathroom, trying to steady my trembling hands. Last night’s almost-kiss with Alex in his office keeps replaying in my mind. The way he leaned in, the scent of his cologne making my head spin, the way I wanted to…No. I can’t.Mom’s sobbing filters through the thin walls of our apartment, and suddenly, I’m a scared little girl again. My heart races as I hear Dad’s heavy footsteps. The floor creaks under his weight, and I know what’s coming. He must have come home late. Again.“Where were you all night?” Mom’s voice cracks with desperation. “Do you even care about this family anymore?”I turn the faucet on full blast, hoping to drown out the argument, but it doesn’t work.“I was working! Someone has to pay the bills in this house!” Dad’s booming response sends a chill down my spine.“You’re lying!” Mom’s shriek makes me flinch. “I saw you with her outside that restaurant!”A door slams, followed by the sound of glass shattering. I jump, my stomach c
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chapter 7: Shattered Trust
The hospital hallway blurs as I read the text again: “Time of death, 9:47 PM.” My mother is gone. Just… gone. The fluorescent lights buzz overhead, too bright, too harsh, like they’re mocking my grief.The hospital corridors seemed longer and darker as I made my way toward the exit. My coat hung heavy on my shoulders, and every step felt like wading through concrete. The parking garage loomed ahead, its shadows stretching like grasping fingers in the evening light.My phone rings—Alex, again. His fifth call since flatline. I silence it, pressing my forehead against the cold window. Two days ago, he’d moved her to the best room in Mount Sinai, sparing no expense. But even his money couldn’t save her.“Miss Martinez?” A nurse touches my arm gently. “The police need to ask you a few questions about your father’s… involvement.”I shake my head. “Tomorrow. Please. I just need…”What do I need? The world feels wrong, tilted on its axis.“Of course. Would you like us to call someone? Mr. Rod
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chapter 8: Blood Ties
The gun pressed against my temple was cold, but James Rodriguez’s laugh was colder. I forced myself to stay still, even as my heart threatened to burst from my chest. Through my swollen eye—courtesy of trying to escape earlier—I could see Alex standing in the warehouse doorway, his face a mask of carefully controlled rage. I met Alex’s eyes, seeing the pain there. “He’s been working with DuPont for years,” I said, my voice hoarse. “Sabotaging deals, leaking information. The Singapore merger, the Tokyo expansion—it was all James.” “And dear old Dad never suspected a thing,” James spat. “Too busy grooming his perfect son to notice the other one making his own arrangements. Did you know, Sonia, that Marcel DuPont offered me everything Alex had and more?” “You’re working with a snake,” Alex took a step forward, stopping when James pressed the gun harder against my head. “DuPont will betray you the moment he has control of our company.” James laughed again, the sound echoing off the
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chapter 9: Safe Haven
The elevator ride to Alex’s penthouse felt endless. My whole body ached from being tied up during the kidnapping, and my mind kept replaying those final moments—James’s twisted smile, the gun pointed at his own brother, the chaos when Alex’s security team burst in. But worse than all of that was the hollow emptiness where my grief for Mom lived. “You should have taken me to my apartment,” I muttered, leaning against the elevator wall. My legs felt like jelly. “Your apartment isn’t safe,” Alex stood close, too close, his presence both comforting and overwhelming. “James might have accomplices we don’t know about yet.” “I can take care of myself.” “Like you took care of yourself when DuPont grabbed you in Paris?” The words came out harsh, and I saw him instantly regret them. “Sonia, I’m sorry. I didn’t mean—” “No, you’re right.” I laughed bitterly. “I’m doing a great job taking care of myself. My mother dies, and the same day I get myself kidnapped. I’m just winning at life.” The
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chapter 10: Midnight Confessions.
I couldn’t sleep. The moonlight streaming through the floor-to-ceiling windows of Alex’s penthouse cast long shadows across the pristine hardwood floors. Every time I closed my eyes, I saw James’s face, heard the cold click of his gun. My mother’s funeral was tomorrow, and here I was, alive because of the man sleeping in the room next door. The same man I’d been fighting my attraction to for quite some time. I padded barefoot to the kitchen, my borrowed silk pajamas whispering against my skin. A glass of water. That’s all I needed. Maybe it would wash away the bitter taste of grief and fear that coated my tongue. My fingers traced the marble countertop, remembering how just hours ago, Alex had insisted on making me dinner here, trying to coax me to eat something after everything that had happened. The kitchen light flicked on. I jumped, my heart leaping into my throat. “Sonia?” Alex’s voice was rough with sleep. He stood in the doorway wearing just pajama bottoms, his dark hair to
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