I never imagined saying yes to Ajax Reddington would lead to this. For five years, I'd been his executive assistant, watching him command boardrooms with that sharp jaw and piercing blue eyes, my heart pounding every time he brushed past me. Secretly, I'd fantasized about him, his strong hands on my body, his voice growling commands in the dark. But it was all one-sided, or so I thought.The merger with Vanguard Corp hung by a thread. Their conservative board demanded stability, a family man at the helm. Ajax paced his office, tie loosened, frustration etched on his face. “I need a wife, Mia. On paper. Just for the deal.” His gaze met mine, intense. “You know me better than anyone. Say yes, and I'll make it worth your while…bonus, promotion, whatever.”My pulse raced. This was my chance, fake or not. “Yes,” I whispered, throat dry. “I'll marry you.”The ceremony was a blur, Vegas chapel, quick vows, rings exchanged under fluorescent lights. The merger signed the next day, champagne
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