บททั้งหมดของ A FORBIDDEN NIGHT WITH THE CEO : บทที่ 11 - บทที่ 20

*SIENNA*Alexander laughed, flashing his perfect white teeth.He looked incredibly handsome at that moment."You don't smell nice," he stated bluntly.Ouch.I discreetly sniffed my arms.He was right, and I felt mortified."I'll go home and take a shower.""The bidding starts at 9 and we need everything ready by 8:30. Can you really make it home and back that quickly?"I frowned.I'd never attended a meeting like this before.My team and I just work on the project, then the manager or CEO presents it.As though he could read my mind, he explained."You did the calculations. You need to be there to answer any questions they might ask."I nodded slowly.It would take an hour to get home, shower, and get dressed...And since it's Monday, traffic would definitely be heavy.I'd worked too hard this past week to let it all fall apart now."I'll...I'll shower here," I agreed."Good. Be quick, before the other employees arrive." He left the office to make some printouts.I walked slowly towa

*SIENNA*At last, the meeting was over.The conference room doors opened and people began filing out.Alexander emerged and I searched his face, trying to gauge whether things had gone well for the company.But his expression was stone-cold.This could only mean the project had been rejected."Mr. Graves?" I started hesitantly."Let's go," he said flatly and began walking away.I trailed behind him, my mind racing about what came next.I was definitely getting fired.I'd have to start job hunting all over again.Hopefully I'll find something quickly.Though I knew it wouldn't be simple.We joined a group of people waiting for the elevator.I positioned myself behind Alexander, unsure of what to say.How could I comfort him?How could I ease the tension?He turned around suddenly and asked, "Why haven't you asked me about the meeting?"I blinked.Was there really any point in asking?His face said everything.But I swallowed hard and asked anyway, "How did it go?""Our company won the

*SIENNA*My hand clenched as I approached them.Good morning, sir,” I greeted Graves politely. As for Lena, I pretended I didn’t see her.I stepped aside to continue walking , but Lena blocked me.Are you really going to pretend you didn't see me, sister?I looked at her coldly. We aren't sisters.”You're related to my stepfather, and that makes us family too. You know...after you confronted him at Uncle Darlington's party that day, he got sick for a few days. You didn't even come to see him.I bristled.How was I supposed to know he was sick?And if I remember correctly, it's none of my business.Was she really trying to make me look like a bad person right now?“Lena, I'm sure you and your mother took care of him. I don't need to worry since you two stole that responsibility from us."She stiffened."Aren't you ever tired of playing the pity party?”I looked at Graves and knew it wasn't mature to continue this argument with Lena, so I walked off.I got to my desk and slumped into my

*SIENNA*I took a slow, steady breath. “Why would you want us to get married? Marriage… is for people who are in love.Sienna, if you’re keeping this baby, my baby, I don’t want people to see it as an illegitimate child. That’s why I want us to get married, to give him or her a proper home.What he said really touched me, and it made sense too.I remembered the early years of my life… I had been so happy having both parents, but when my dad abandoned us, my life changed. It wasn’t all that bad, but it was never the same again.I truly want this child to have a mom and a dad.I glanced at Graves, and fear gripped me.He was not a common man. He was successful and wealthy.The female employees were all over him… Hell, even Lena seemed drawn to him.Being with a man like him would be incredibly stressful.The two of us did not fit.He stood up and paced around the table, then suddenly took my hand.His hands were warm, and I felt an unexpected urge to lean into him… to find comfort in h

*SIENNA*I was completely confused. My husband hadn’t contacted me for a whole week.The last time we talked was when he dropped me off at my place… he promised he would call later.What exactly did he mean by later?If I had known he would disappear like this, I wouldn't have signed the damn certificate.He had convinced me it was all for the baby, that the child deserved both parents and a stable home.But this wasn't how marriage was supposed to be.Were we only married on papers?I don't understand that man at all.And worse, my colleagues were starting to think that I'd lied about getting married.Honestly...there was no proof of it...And it was a bit depressing.That afternoon, my phone buzzed-it was Edger.Hello. I said awkwardly.I haven't heard from you in a while. You barely answer my calls or respond to my texts," he said.I froze.I didn't know how to explain to him I'd gotten married.A very messy marriage at that.I have been so busy, I lied."Oh, I wish you didn't hav