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Thirty one

A Battle on All Fronts(Mia’s POV I sat at my desk, staring blankly at the computer screen, but my mind was elsewhere.The presentation.I had done everything right. I had prepared for days, rehearsed in front of the mirror, and delivered my points with confidence. I had kept my posture straight, my voice steady. I had looked every board member in the eye, refusing to be intimidated.And yet…Diana.Her presence alone was enough to drain the air from the room.She sat there, watching me like a hawk, her perfectly manicured nails tapping against the conference table in a slow, deliberate rhythm. The moment I finished my presentation, she leaned forward, her sharp gaze slicing through me like a blade."That was… an interesting attempt," she said, her voice sweet but laced with poison.The silence in the room was suffocating.I clenched my hands beneath the table, forcing a calm smile. "I appreciate your feedback, Chairwoman."Diana tilted her head, pretending to think. "Tell me, Mia.

Thirty two

Unraveling the Mystery(Hans’ POVI leaned back in my office chair, staring at the ceiling as my thoughts drifted back to Mia.There was something about her.Something that nagged at me.I couldn't explain it, but every time I looked at her, I felt like I had met her before. Like there was a missing piece I couldn't quite grasp.Yet, no matter how much I tried to connect the dots, nothing made sense.And it didn’t help that she avoided me like the plague.At first, I thought it was because she was married to Carl. Maybe she was just trying to maintain boundaries. But there was hesitation in her eyes every time we spoke.Like she was hiding something.And that only made me more curious.I wasn’t blind. I saw the way Carl treated her.Indifferent. Cold. Like she was nothing more than an employee.And yet, when Diana tried to put her down in front of the board, Carl defended her.That surprised me.Carl wasn’t the type to defend anyone—especially not his own wife.It was almost as if… he

Thirty three

Unspoken Emotions(Carl’s POV I wasn’t jealous.Not even close.But as I sat in my office, flipping through reports I wasn’t really reading, my mind kept drifting back to Hans.Hans and his smirks.Hans and his stupid jokes.Hans and his constant need to hover around Mia.It was annoying.And distracting.I tapped my pen against the desk, exhaling sharply. Why did it bother me?I had seen Hans flirt with countless women before. It was his nature.But watching him do it with her?That was different.Mia was supposed to be nothing more than my secretary.A contract.A convenience.But lately, she had become a problem.Not just because she was efficient at her job.Not just because she had impressed the board with her presentation.But because I noticed her.And that wasn’t supposed to happen.I had trained myself to be indifferent. Cold. Detached.It was easier that way.But the moment Hans started showing interest, something inside me shifted.I didn’t like the way she looked at him.

Thirty Four

Breaking Point(Mia’s POV I turned off the shower, letting the water drip down my skin as I leaned against the cold tiles.The day had been unbearable.Carl had done everything in his power to push me past my limit.The extra workload. The sudden new rules.The constant belittling.It was too much.I wrapped a towel around myself and walked to my bedroom, but the weight in my chest only grew heavier.I can’t keep doing this.I collapsed onto the bed, staring at the ceiling as frustration, exhaustion, and memories I tried to bury came rushing back all at once.“Starting today, you’ll be handling all international correspondence directly. No more delegating.”“And I expect you to accompany me to all external meetings from now on. No excuses.”“No more personal outings with my stepbrother during work hours.”His words echoed in my head.Carl Oswald was suffocating me.It wasn’t just work. It was him.The way he looked at me with those cold, unreadable eyes.The way he dismissed me as if

Thirty Five

A Dangerous Rival(Tashi’s POV I had always known Carl Oswald better than anyone.Or at least, I thought I did.For years, I was the only woman in his world who truly mattered. I was the one who stood by his side, who understood him when no one else could. He had always been mine.But now… things were different.Because of her.Mia.That woman had appeared out of nowhere, slipping into his life like an unwanted guest, a parasite feeding off everything that belonged to me.And worst of all?Carl was letting her.I leaned against the railing outside the Oswald estate, watching as the evening lights glowed through the massive windows. I could see them inside—Carl and Mia.She sat at the dining table, her face unreadable, her posture stiff.Carl sat across from her, his jaw tight, his fingers drumming against the table. He looked annoyed, but there was something else there, something he didn’t even realize was slipping through his carefully controlled mask.Something that made my stomac

Thirty Six

An Unwanted Distraction (Carl’s Pov Tashi had been persistent. She had been asking for this dinner for weeks, making it clear that it wasn’t just a casual outing—it was an investment in our relationship. Or at least, that’s how she saw it. I knew what she was doing. Pouring more money into LiveStrong. Trying to prove she was the only woman who had ever been worthy of me. I let her believe whatever she wanted. Tashi had always been useful to me. She knew the game we played. But that didn’t mean I was going to indulge her delusions. So when she finally convinced me to meet her for dinner, I made sure Mia came with me. The moment we arrived at the restaurant, I could feel the tension shift.

Thirty Seven

A Night of ConfusionMia’s POV – If I had known Carl’s so-called “business meeting” was with Tashi, I would have come up with an excuse to stay at the office.Or maybe I would have thrown myself down the stairs.Anything to avoid this mess.The moment we walked into the restaurant, I saw Tashi’s face light up at the sight of Carl—her eyes practically glowing with excitement.And then she saw me.That glow vanished faster than a candle in a storm.“What is she doing here?” she asked, voice laced with irritation.I swallowed, already regretting this whole night.Carl didn’t even hesitate before answering. “She’s my secretary. She’s meant to be wherever I go.”The way he said it—so casual, so matter-of-fact—made my stomach churn.Because I wasn’t stupid.I knew what this was.He didn’t bring me here because he needed me.He brought me here to prove a point.To whom? I wasn’t sure.Tashi didn’t argue, but the way she gripped her wine glass made it clear she wanted to.Carl didn’t even sp

Thirty Eight

Tashi’s Breaking PointTashi’s POV Tashi prided herself on being elegant, composed, and patient.But tonight, as she sat at the restaurant, watching Carl’s gaze stray from her to that woman, something inside her began to crack.Mia Miloslava Pankraz.That name was quickly becoming the bane of her existence.At first, she thought Mia was just another passing annoyance—a secretary Carl barely noticed.But now?Now she wasn’t so sure.Carl wasn’t ignoring Mia anymore.He was noticing her.And Tashi hated it.She had planned this night carefully, investing both time and money into making it special.She had told herself that if Carl just spent time with her—alone—he would remember why they belonged together.Why he needed her.But instead, he brought her.And then, as if that wasn’t humiliating enough, Carl had spent half the night distracted by Mia.When the random man started flirting with Mia, Tashi had expected Carl to be indifferent.But no.His entire mood had changed.His grip on

Thirty Nine

A Strange EncounterCarl’s POV I’ve always been good at keeping my emotions in check.Control is everything.It’s what separates the strong from the weak.The powerful from the insignificant.And yet—I lost control tonight.I didn’t even realize it was happening at first.But the moment I saw that man talking to Mia, something inside me snapped.I wasn’t thinking.I just acted.And that was dangerous.I didn’t care when Tashi begged for this dinner.I didn’t care that she wanted to talk about her latest investment in LiveStrong.But when that man sat beside Mia—too close, his voice too smooth, his eyes too interested—suddenly, I cared too much.I tried to ignore it.Tried to focus on my conversation with Tashi.But my ears wouldn’t stop picking up their conversation.The way Mia laughed—lightly, politely, but uncomfortably.The way the man leaned in, lowering his voice.And then—The way she looked at me.Not in defiance.Not in fear.Just... expectation.As if she was waiting to se

Fourty

Hidden JealousyThird-Person POV Carl Oswald had never been a man to dwell on emotions. He was practical, calculated, and always in control. Feelings were nothing more than distractions, and distractions had no place in his life. Yet, despite his best efforts, something about Mia unsettled him.The moment he pulled her away from that man at the restaurant, something inside him shifted. It was subtle—barely noticeable—but enough to make him question himself. The warmth of her skin against his, the way her eyes locked onto his with a flicker of confusion and something else—something he couldn’t quite place.A memory? A feeling?It didn’t make sense.Carl clenched his jaw, pushing the thought aside as he walked back into the office the next morning. He wouldn’t allow himself to get distracted. Whatever that was last night—it was nothing.But someone else had noticed.Ashley.Ashley Daniels had been working for Carl for years, and in all that time, she had prided herself on being the on

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