Semua Bab One Night Stand with the Enemy: Bab 21 - Bab 27

Third-party POV " Get out! Get out right now," I yelled so loud that my throat got sore. " If you won't fix it, this will be your last month in this company! I do not need useless employees." The engineers gathered in my office left immediately, whispering between themselves. The elite of robotics could not make Margot's projects work. Tests lasted for days, and each of them ended up with the same result: complete failure. My team were coming back with nothing more than pathetic excuses for their failed attempts, and my panic rose with every passing day. Those projects were supposed to be my door to a successful merger with Reed's company. I was going to present them as mine, proving that I was more than just a valuable partner. I was supposed to be seen as a genius. This merger was the final point of months of hard work, scheming and plotting. I framed Margot, hoping she would level her work behind her, running away in shame, but she did not do it. She left me her shares, but wi

Nathan's POV I looked at Margot, who was peacefully sleeping on my bed. I could not take her back to her since she was too wasted to be left alone. Since she fell asleep in my car, I took the liberty of deciding where we should go. Besides, in my house, I could look after her. Her face was partially hidden in shadow, as her hair covered it. I came closer and gently removed one of the strands. Her face was calm and sweet. She was snoring slightly, which I have found adorable. I have pulled the blanket over her shoulders, making sure she is warm. When I tried to move away, Margot stirred in her sleep. " Come lie with me," she mumbled with her eyes still closed. I froze in a spot, unsure of what to do, but then she repeated. " Please, lie with me." I knew I should reject her plea, but I did not want to do it. I lay next to her, keeping her wrapped in the blanket like an adorable burrito. Margot mumbled something under her breath, but it was too quiet to understand.

Margot's POV Nathan placed me gently back on the bed and took a step back. " Are you sure about that?" He asked, and I only gave him a weak nod, too scared to speak. I did not trust myself right now. Nathan's eyes darkened as he got closer to me. His palms brushed against my skin like a feather, sending me shivers. I bit my lower lip, glancing at him. Nathan tensed under my stare, but a gentle smile curled on his lips. He lowered his head, searching for my lips. I raised my head and met him halfway. Nathan wasted no time and pushed his tongue inside my mouth, tasting me. We kissed for a while, but I wanted more. I grabbed his shirt with my shaking hands. My palms met his hard muscles. Nathan parted his lips from mine, almost making me whimper. " Let me help you," he chuckled, removing his shirt. I swallowed hard, staring at his V-line disappearing under his jeans. Nathan's skin was perfectly tanned. " Your turn," he winked at me, and I found myself blushing. " Unless you want m

Third-party POV" Well..." Pen twitched in my hand under Mr. Reed's watchful gaze. My forehead was covered with tiny drops of sweat. The conference room became unnaturally warm. " Go on, honey, don't be shy." Vikki placed her hand on my shoulder in an encouraging gesture, but all I wanted right now was to be far away from here. This was supposed to be my big day, a once-in-a-lifetime chance to become someone. I could not blow it. I took a deep breath, hoping Mr Reed would blame my nervousness on stress. " All the projects I presented to you earlier are going great. We are running the last tests to make sure they will be flawless," I managed to keep my voice steady and professional. " I do not want to disappoint you or your investors." Mr Reed fixed his glasses and leaned back on his chair. " Good. I do not want any mistakes. I have put a lot of faith in you." His tone was calm, but I had heard a threat hidden under those studied words. This man was not someone to be trifled with.