All Chapters of The CEO's Secretary: A forbidden office romance : Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

Dario slowly opened his eyes, as the morning light filtered through the curtains. He turned to look at Ivy, who was still asleep beside him. She lay on her stomach as her hair splayed out on the pillow, and her breathing was slow and steady. He couldn't help but smile at the sight of her. He stretched his limbs, feeling the aches and soreness from the previous night's passion.He slowly sat up, careful not to wake Ivy. He stretched his arms above his head and felt the satisfying pop of his joints. He got up from the bed, as his feet sank into the plush carpet.He walked to the window and pushed open the curtains, letting the light spill into the room. He took a deep breath, and felt a sense of contentment wash over him as he turned back to the bed, and watched Ivy for a moment longer, before heading to take a shower.He stepped into the shower, letting the hot water wash over him as he closed his eyes and let out a deep sigh. He couldn't believe how quickly things had escalated with I

Ivy walked into TechNovation, and her heart pounded with nerves. It was her first day on the job as the personal secretary to the CEO, and she didn't want to mess it up.She hurried through the sleek and modern lobby, as her heels clicked against the marble floor.She rushed through the crowded office, dodging past colleagues and muttering apologies as she went. She could feel the sweat starting to bead on her forehead and knew that she was cutting it close.Finally, she approached the reception area and skidded to a stop in front of the receptionist's desk.As she reached the reception desk, a young woman in a business suit looked up and smiled. "You must be Ivy," she said as she stood up. "I'm Sarah, the HR representative. "You're late, we've been waiting for you." Ivy felt a flush of embarrassment rise to her cheeks. "I'm so sorry," she stammered. "I got lost on the way here." Sarah smiled reassuringly. "No worries. We'll give you a quick tour and then get you settled in. Follow

"He even had the nerve to ask me to meet him at his penthouse to talk." Ivy mouthed.Chloe raised an eyebrow. "Really? "That's bold of him.""I know," Ivy nodded. "But I don't know if I want to go. What could he possibly have to say to me that would make a difference?"Chloe put a hand on Ivy's arm. "I think you should at least hear him out. You never know; he might have some kind of explanation or apology that could help you find closure."Ivy shook her head. "I doubt it. He's made it clear that night was nothing to him, and I was just a one-night stand, I guess."Just then, Ivy's phone rang. She dug into her bag to retrieve it and glanced at the caller ID. "It's Dario," she said, her voice tinged with disbelief.Chloe gave her a knowing look. "Maybe this is the universe's way of telling you to go and hear what he has to say."She hesitated but decided to let the call go to voicemail. She placed her phone on the table with a sigh and made her way to the bathroom.As she stepped into

Ivy finally pulled away from Dario, taking a step back as she looked at him. She took a deep breath, trying to steady her racing heart as she adjusted her dress. Without a word, she turned and left the restroom, making her way back to the restaurant.She picked up her purse and walked towards the door, calling for a cab outside. Her mind raced with thoughts as she waited for the taxi to arrive. She knew Dario felt something for her, but he also had a girlfriend. She was sure he didn't love his girlfriend, but he was still with her.The cab finally arrived, and Ivy got in, her thoughts still swirling as she settled into the back seat. She loved Dario, but she wasn't ready to become a mistress to anyone. She didn't want to be the other woman, the one he only saw when his girlfriend wasn't around.As the cab drove through the city, Ivy's thoughts continued to race. She didn't know what to do, but she knew that she couldn't continue like this. She loved Dario but couldn't be with him if he

Ivy stepped into Dario's penthouse, the sound of her high heels echoing against the marble floor. Dario was sitting on the couch, his eyes fixed on Ivy as she entered. "Wow," he said, "You dressed all this up for me?"Ivy smiled, but there was a hint of irritation in her voice as she stepped forward. "No, Dario," she said firmly. "I have a date tonight, and I only came here to give you these documents to sign." She handed him a stack of papers, her hand shaking slightly.Dario took the papers from her, his eyes never leaving her face. "Who's your date?" he asked, a hint of jealousy in his voice.Ivy hesitated for a moment, her eyes darting around the room. She cleared her throat before finally answering. "It's none of your business, Dario," she said, her voice firm.Ivy turned to face Dario as he stood up from the couch. She reached for the papers, but Dario held them just out of reach, a smirk on his face."Dario, what are you doing?" Ivy asked, annoyance creeping into her voice.Dar