Semua Bab GUILTY DEVOTION: Bab 11 - Bab 20

One of the secretaries showed us into a modern and cozy waiting area just outside the Governor’s conference room, where we waited to be called in. Cassie sat beside me with a perfect posture and hands folded over the folder she held.Victoria smiled warmly as she walked toward us. “Look at you! Still dressing like you're about to win a courtroom battle.”I chuckled and stood to meet her halfway. “You say that like I ever lost one.”We shared a brief hug that was familiar and comfortable while she watched us in silence, unsure whether to feel awkward or invisible.Victoria turned to her daughter. “Cassie, sweetheart, can you get the proposal notes out?”“Already have them, Mum,” Cassie said, holding up the folder.“Of course you do,” Victoria smiled, then gestured to the chairs. “Come on, let's sit. Governor's just wrapping up a call.”“Also, it’s Mrs. Montgomery,” she corrected with a smile and her daughter nodded. We settled in and I took the middle seat, Cassie to my right and Vic

The following day being the weekend, I decided to spend the entire day sleeping off the stress of the week. My shoulders hurt like crazy from typing reports and adjusting documents for several occasions and functions.“Were you going to sleep all day?” Mia’s voice startled me as I lazily came to the kitchenThe lines of the pillow were drawn clearly on my cheeks. It was a good sleep; I wouldn’t lie about that.They didn’t tell me they were coming and must have moved downstairs when they saw that I was sleeping.“You should have given me a notif that you will be coming over,” my loud yawn almost overshadowed the sentence but they managed to hear meChloe responded that they had left a text since last night, but I didn’t get it since I just crashed on the bed and fantasized about the crazy stuff that had happened throughout the day.“Sorry. I didn’t see that.” I turned with the cup of water, only to see them lurking at my back alreadyThe water found its way out of my mouth with the sho

“It’s looking neat and sharp. With just a few tweaks to fit our company’s vision, this should fly.”The HR team and I presented the plan before him in the small boardroom with Nicholas. There were laptops open and papers spread out all over the table as everyone paid rapt attention.The meeting went on for about two hours before we packed up and left for our respective offices.“We will begin the campaign meeting in an hour. Try to rest before then,” he instructed and disappeared into his office.It was only morning but my neck and shoulders were already hurting. However, there were so many reports to attend to so I didn’t have any time to rest and just got into work without hesitating.In no time, the meeting was on and the idea of the campaign visuals for the governor's initiative kicked off with different suggestions from the team leads. His focus was razor-sharp, and mine? I was trying not to get distracted by the way his shirt sleeves were rolled up and his biceps were flexing har

|Cassie|The office was buzzing on Friday morning like it had just been injected with a shot of caffeine. I could feel the shift in energy the moment I stepped into the building. There were too many whispers, too many eyes, and many fingers darting toward the HR wing, which sparked my curiosity.As I approached the elevator, two of the ladies working in the marketing department giggled in front of the elevator as they waited for it open.“Did you hear about the new hire?”“I did! I heard he's cute as hell and looks like a GQ model. I can’t believe we will finally have someone to gush about aside from the CEO. The CEO is too cold; he doesn’t even notice our crushes.” The other girl nudged her friend’s shoulder cutely and they both intensified their giggling.They were so carried away that they didn’t even know that I had joined them at the door.“HR really hit the jackpot this time. I bet they will be favored greatly because of the hot face dude.” The first friend sulked, and the eleva

She returned to work two days after the hospital incident, still feeling the lingering dull ache of the cramps but mostly back to herself. She hadn't expected the wave of changes that awaited her. As she stepped into her office, her steps faltered.Her desk had been replaced with an ergonomic one, complete with a plush chair that was meant to cradle her lower back. A new monitor, sleek and larger than the last, was perched on a riser, and a small humidifier gently puffed mist into the air.There was even a small plant on the side table. She checked it to see that it was a peace lily. As she turned, she saw the note sitting on the desk, and she picked it up to see.“No more stress. Health first. - HR”But she knew better. HR didn’t do this without a nudge from the top and that top was Nicholas.She lowered herself into the chair and let out a breath. It was heavenly, too good and lovely. She blinked when she noticed a small package tucked into the drawer.It was a wellness kit that con