All Chapters of His Empire, Her Heart: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

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EPISODE 1 – PART 1: “The Cold King of the Tower”

EPISODE 1 – PART 1: “The Cold King of the Tower”Clara POV:It’s 6:45 a.m., and the elevators of Steele Global Tower are already humming with life. The morning rush is a symphony of clicking heels, rustling papers, and the scent of expensive coffee.Ako lang yata ang walang dalang Starbucks cup.“Clara, bilisan mo! Si Sir Steele daw nasa building na!” bulong ng isa kong officemate habang sabay kaming tumatakbo papasok sa admin floor.First day ko bilang administrative assistant sa Steele Global Enterprises—one of the biggest real estate and tech corporations sa bansa.At first day pa lang, late na ako ng limang minuto.“Good morning!” hingal kong bati habang inaayos ang ID ko.“Good luck sa’yo,” sabi ni Mara, HR intern. “’Yung CEO, kilala sa pagiging perfectionist. Isang maling file lang, lipad ka agad.”I tried to laugh, pero halata sa boses ko ang kaba. “Hindi naman siguro ganun kasama…”Pero nang bumukas ang elevator sa executive floor, doon ko unang naramdaman ang presence niya.

Last Updated : 2025-11-09

EPISODE 1 – PART 2: “The Cold King of the Tower”

EPISODE 1 – PART 2: “The Cold King of the Tower”ClaraSecond day.Same heels, same ID, same anxiety.Pero this time, mas maaga ako ng trenta minutos.Lesson learned: sa mundo ng mga tulad ni Mr. Alexander Steele, walang lugar para sa pagkakamali—lalo na kung ikaw lang ang “ordinary” sa isang dagat ng mga taong may designer suits at English accent.“Good morning, Ms. Villanueva!” bati ni Mara nang makita akong maagang dumating.“Good morning! Ready na ako sa lahat ng posibleng kalamidad,” biro ko habang inaayos ang lamesa ko. “May tissue, may extra kape, at may dasal.”She laughed. “Iba ka talaga! Pero seryoso, ingat ka kay Mr. Steele. Kanina pa raw siya dumating.”Of course. The man probably doesn’t even sleep.At exactly 8:00 a.m., bumukas ang elevator ng executive floor. Tumahimik ang lahat.May kasabihan daw sa building na kapag bumaba si Alexander Steele, pati aircon titigil sa paghinga.He walked past the admin section—tahimik, nakasuit na kulay navy blue, may aura ng isang

Last Updated : 2025-11-09

EPISODE 1 – PART 3: “The Cold King of the Tower”

EPISODE 1 – PART 3: “The Cold King of the Tower”ClaraKinabukasan, halos hindi ako nakatulog.Siguro dahil paulit-ulit kong naiisip ang tinig niya kagabi — “Be careful.”Simpleng salita, pero para sa isang taong kasing-lamig ng yelo, parang milagro na ‘yun.Pagdating ko sa office, basa pa ng ulan ang labas ng building. Pero kahit gloomy ang langit, may kakaibang gaan sa dibdib ko.“Clara!” bulong ni Mara habang lumalapit. “Narinig mo na? Emergency meeting daw ngayon. Si Mr. Steele, galit!”Nalaglag halos ang folder sa kamay ko. “Ha? Bakit?”“May mali raw sa proposal ng finance department. Someone submitted the wrong data.”Oh no.Biglang sumagi sa isip ko ‘yung USB na binigay niya kagabi. Ako ang nagdala non.Bago pa ako makapag-isip, bumukas na ang pinto ng conference room.“Ms. Villanueva!” tawag ng isang executive. “The CEO wants to see you.”⸻AlexanderAlexander stood at the head of the long glass table, his expression darker than storm clouds outside.“Who handled the transfe

Last Updated : 2025-11-09

EPISODE 2 – PART 1: “Coffee, Chaos, and Collision”

EPISODE 2 – PART 1: “Coffee, Chaos, and Collision”ClaraIt was another early morning at Steele Global Enterprises, and honestly, I was still trying to convince myself na this wasn’t a recurring nightmare.“Clara, ikaw na ulit!” sigaw ni Mara habang hawak-hawak ang coffee cup niya. “Good morning sa CEO natin!”“Good morning po,” sagot ko, bahagyang nanginginig ang boses. Okay, deep breath. Breathe in… breathe out…Pero deep down, alam ko na, sa isang iglap, puwede na naman akong mapasama sa kanyang listahan ng ‘first day disasters.’Habang papasok kami sa elevator, nabanggit ni Mara, “Sabi nila, si Mr. Steele kasi may bagong proyekto today. Iba daw ang mood niya ngayon.”“Great,” hininga ko nang malalim. “Parang araw-araw lang na may pressure.”Hindi ko alam kung excited ako o takot.⸻AlexanderAlexander Steele stepped into the executive floor, his coat neatly over his shoulders, coffee in hand—black, no sugar, no distractions.He hated mornings like this. Not because of the work,

Last Updated : 2025-11-10

EPISODE 2 – PART 2: “The CEO Notices”

EPISODE 2 – PART 2: “The CEO Notices”ClaraThe rest of the morning went by in a blur of files, emails, and photocopies. I kept replaying the morning coffee incident in my head—and the way he had guided me so carefully without snapping.I couldn’t help it—every time I thought about it, my cheeks burned.By lunchtime, I found myself alone in the small pantry, reheating a sandwich, trying to calm my racing thoughts.“Clara?”I jumped. There he was. Alexander Steele, standing by the pantry door, looking… casual? He wasn’t in full suit today—just a crisp white shirt with sleeves rolled up. Somehow, it made him look less intimidating and more human.“Uh… good afternoon, sir,” I stammered, clutching my sandwich like a shield.He raised an eyebrow. “Eating alone?”“Yes, po… I just… wanted a quiet lunch,” I replied.“You do realize you’re in the building’s most public area, right?” he said. Then, softer this time: “Sit.”My heart skipped a beat. “Uh… okay, sir.”⸻AlexanderHe gestured to the

Last Updated : 2025-11-11

EPISODE 2 – PART 3: “The Spark Between Us”

EPISODE 2 – PART 3: “The Spark Between Us”ClaraAfter the day’s chaos, I thought it was safe to breathe. The files were fixed, the spreadsheet crisis resolved, and for once, no coffee disaster had occurred.I leaned back in my chair, exhausted, letting out a long sigh.“Still here?”I looked up—Alexander Steele. Standing by the glass wall, holding two cups of coffee. One was mine.“Uh… yes, sir,” I stammered.He walked over and handed me the cup. “You earned it.”I blinked. “Thank you… sir.”He tilted his head. “Call me Alexander. We’ve spent enough time together these last two days, don’t you think?”I froze. Call him Alexander? The thought made my heart race.⸻AlexanderHe watched her take the cup, fingers brushing the rim.Small, nervous movements—but they made her look… alive. Real. Honest.“Clara,” he said quietly. “You handled today well. Not just the files—the situation. You didn’t panic.”Her cheeks flushed. “Thank you, Alexander. I… I tried my best.”He smiled faintly, tha

Last Updated : 2025-11-12

EPISODE 4 – PART 1: “Teasing and Tension”

EPISODE 4 – PART 1: “Teasing and Tension” Clara Monday morning arrived faster than I was ready for. My head still buzzed from the late-night work session with Alexander yesterday. Mara nudged me in the lobby. “So… did you feel it? The spark?” I frowned. “Spark? What spark?” “You know… the one when he looks at you and makes your heart beat like crazy,” she said, eyes wide. “I saw it! Don’t pretend you don’t notice it either.” I sighed, forcing a smile. “Mara, please. It’s work. Nothing more.” Yet, even as I said it, my chest tightened at the thought of him. ⸻ Alexander Alexander Steele entered the office with purpose, his coat sharp, his steps measured. But something in his demeanor today was… playful. Dangerous, calculated playfulness. He scanned the office floor and immediately spotted Clara, busy with files. She looked up briefly, and their eyes met. She’s here. On time. Focused. But still… my distraction. A small smirk curved his lips. Perfect. ⸻ Clara

Last Updated : 2025-11-14

EPISODE 4 – PART 2: “Unexpected Closeness”

EPISODE 4 – PART 2: “Unexpected Closeness” Clara It was mid-afternoon, and I was carrying a pile of reports to Alexander’s office. My mind was half on work, half on the smirk he had given me this morning. “Careful, Clara,” Mara whispered from across the floor. “Or you’ll get another disaster story.” I rolled my eyes. Not today. I can do this. But fate, of course, had other plans. ⸻ Alexander Alexander was reviewing quarterly reports in his office when he heard a shuffle outside the door. Looking up, he saw Clara approaching, her arms full of files. She looked focused… but her gait was slightly off. Oh no, he thought. Not again. He leaned back in his chair, smirking, deciding to watch for entertainment before intervening. ⸻ The Mishap As she stepped forward, a rogue cable caught her foot. “AHHHH!” The stack of papers tumbled toward him. Without thinking, Alexander leapt forward, catching the reports mid-air. “Clara!” he said, steadying the last of the

Last Updated : 2025-11-14

EPISODE 4 – PART 3: “After Hours Sparks”

EPISODE 4 – PART 3: “After Hours Sparks” Clara The office was silent now, only the soft hum of the air conditioning filling the room. I was finishing up the day’s last report when Alexander appeared at the doorway. “You’re still here?” he asked, a faint smirk on his face. “Yes… I wanted to finish this before leaving,” I replied, trying to sound confident, though my heart pounded in my chest. He leaned against the doorframe. “You’re dedicated… I like that.” I swallowed nervously. “Thank you… Alexander.” ⸻ Alexander Watching her, he realized how her hair fell softly over her shoulders, how her fingers moved delicately across the keyboard. Even in the quiet, mundane act of working late, she captivated him. “Clara,” he said, stepping closer. “Do you want a break? We can go for coffee… outside. A little fresh air.” I blinked. “Uh… outside?” “Yes. Consider it… a reward for working so late.” Her chest tightened. A reward? For me? ⸻ Clara (first-person) I hesit

Last Updated : 2025-11-14

EPISODE 3 – PART 2: “Close Quarters, Closer Hearts”

EPISODE 3 – PART 2: “Close Quarters, Closer Hearts”ClaraThe next morning, I arrived at Steele Global Enterprises, determined to keep my balance—literally and figuratively.Mara waved at me from across the lobby. “Good luck, Clara! Today is… unpredictable.”I groaned. “Why do I feel like every day is unpredictable here?”Mara shrugged. “Because Mr. Steele exists.”And just like that, my stomach did a little flip.⸻AlexanderAlexander entered the office, crisp and sharp as always. But today, he was in a meticulous mood—every detail of the office aligned, his tie perfectly straight. His eyes, however, found Clara almost immediately.She’s early. Again. And still… flustered.He smirked faintly. He knew the kind of effect he had on people—but with her, it was different. He didn’t want control… he wanted curiosity, attention, even trust.⸻Clara (first-person)I barely made it to my desk before Mara whispered, “Sir Alexander is… right there.”My heart skipped. There he was, walking towar

Last Updated : 2025-11-14

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