CHAPTER ONE

Charlotte dropped the file on her desk a little too hard. A few people looked up, but she didn’t care. At least not at that moment.Her chest felt tight, her head pounding with frustration. She’d been holding it in since the meeting, trying to stay calm, but she was done pretending.Nathan Bryant had finally succeeded in pushing her over the edge.He stood there in front of everyone, his voice cold as usual, and said, “I think someone more efficient should take over this project.”‘Her project!’The very same project she’d worked late nights on, skipped lunch for, and barely slept because of. And just like that, he’d handed it over to Matt. He gave no explanation. He didn’t even so much as show a hint of remorse. Just his usual blank, and unreadable expression, acting like he hadn’t just embarrassed her in front of the whole team. Again!She let out a bitter laugh, shaking her head. “More efficient? Really?” she muttered under her breath.She pushed her chair back and stood up, pacin

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CHAPTER TWO

Nathan didn't say a word. But his expression said all that needed to be said. He turned his head slightly, and gave an unknown signal to the man who walked in with him. The man nodded at his gesture and stepped forward.“Please get your things and follow me out Sir”, he said addressing the intern who looked white as a ghost. A few silent gasps could be heard among the workers but nobody dared to voice out whatever they had in mind.The intern stood frozen for a second, holding the edge of the table like he needed it to support himself. His eyes flickered around the room like he was searching for someone; anyone to defend him.But everyone avoided his gaze. Mr Harrison, who was the man in authority just a few days back, was also silent.Nathan didn't look bothered. He watched with a cold expression as the intern shakily gathered his things and was escorted out by the man.His silence spoke louder than a raised voice ever could. And just like that, the message was passed across clearly

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CHAPTER THREE

It was Vanessa.She held a few files on one hand while the other was on the handle of the slightly opened door.“Fucking bitch”, Charlotte cussed under her breath.Her frustration was at the brim and ready to spill.*Ohh hi Charlotte “, Vanessa greeted with the sweetest smile.It was fake. This was something Charlotte didn't need to be told twice.Charlotte turned away without a word and this time she didn’t look back. She couldn’t. Her pride was already hanging by a thread, and one backward glance would have snapped it clean. She held her breath the entire walk out of his office floor. It was tight, shaky, controlled, like exhaling too early would shatter her completely.When she reached her new desk, the smaller one tucked awkwardly near the far end of the office, away from the windows and the gentle sunlight she always enjoyed, she finally let her breath go.It came out uneven. Shaky.She lowered herself into the chair. Not gracefully. Nor confidently. Just… carefully. Because her k

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CHAPTER FOUR

For a long moment Charlotte didn't move.She exhaled slowly letting the breath slip past her lips as she rested her forehead on her knees. Her pulse was still fast, like she hadn't fully processed that the knocking had stopped.It took almost a full minute before she finally pushed the blanket off her and stood up. Her feet felt numb from sitting too much, and she had to ease herself with another deep breath before walking towards the door.She opened it cautiously, with her hands trembling slightly.The hallway was empty, but laying neatly on the floor, almost intentionally; was an envelope. White and clean. With her name written in a handwriting she recognized as belonging to her landlord.She didn't need to open it, but she crouched anyway.Her fingers hovered over the envelope for a moment, as if touching it would make everything more real.Then she picked it up.She sighed softly, something between frustration and resignation, before she closed the door behind her and leaned on i

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CHAPTER FIVE

Vanessa sat behind the reception desk, nails painted glassy red, eyes sharp as she watched Nathan walk by Charlotte’s section again. Not stopping. Not saying anything. Just… observing.Vanessa’s lips tightened.She had been here only a month, but she had learned quickly ; the way Nathan operated, how the office hierarchy worked, and how attention functioned like currency.And attention was currently drifting. Unintentionally; toward the girl in the corner typing like her life depended on it—Charlotte.Vanessa leaned back in her chair, tapping her nail lightly on the desk.Tap.Tap.Tap.So that’s how it was going to be. People didn’t usually get Nathan’s attention. He wasn’t the type to linger or watch. If someone caught his eye even for a second, there was usually a reason.And Vanessa didn’t like that reason. Not at all.Her eyes shifted to Charlotte again; headphones in, posture tired but determined, unaware of anything except her work. Completely oblivious.Vanessa’s polished smil

Last Updated : 2026-01-23

All Chapters of Claimed by the Cold CEO: Chapter 1 - Chapter 5

CHAPTER ONE

CHAPTER TWO

CHAPTER THREE

CHAPTER FOUR

CHAPTER FIVE