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บททั้งหมดของ The Wrong Attachment: บทที่ 1 - บทที่ 10

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Chapter 1

The office was buzzing with shockwaves. Edmund Lynch, the boss, had just dropped a bombshell.[Clock out, and take an extra three days off.]"Is Mr. Lynch off his rocker?" Janice Carter, my desk neighbor, could not stop refreshing her phone.I clutched my phone, my mind a whirlwind of confusion.What about the vacation days I had earned by quitting?Was that just my rotten luck? I could not help but think."The economy's tanking. Maybe Mr. Lynch can't afford our paychecks anymore, and this is his way of feeling us out?""It's got to be a prelude to layoffs!""You got it. I was in his office with a proposal today, and layoffs were all he talked about. Looks like it's a done deal!"...A chill ran through me.If they were cutting jobs, I could have cashed in on a sweet severance deal!Could I still pull back my resignation? I wondered silently.…Too late or not, I found myself in Edmund's office.I should not be thinking that, but the man was a looker.Broad shoulders.
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Chapter 2

"Why the sudden change of heart?" Edmund's face was a mask, his voice all business."I've let the usual office antics slide, and I've taken your jokes in stride, but when it comes to the job..." He paused, his voice softening. "In our line of work, shouldn't we think things through and then stick to what we've said?"I could tell he was trying not to intimidate me with his tone.Mr. Lynch, always the gentleman with a heart of gold.My heart swelled with affection. "True, but it's you I'd miss the most."The fingers resting on the desk gave a slight quiver.I went on, "And there are others."Like Bobby, who never fails to pour my coffee. Colton, who's always treating the ladies to milk tea. Liam, who's ever ready to lend a hand and share his know-how… I'd miss them all."Edmund's eyes narrowed a touch."Seems you've got a soft spot for quite a few of our guys. Fond of each one?"Not exactly.However, in my heart, Edmund stood out. None of the others could hold a candle to him
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Chapter 3

I opened the document at lightning speed. It was the piece I had written while goofing off.Luckily, it was still there.I set up my snacks and water, all geared up. Ready to burn the midnight oil and hit the ground running.I would deal with the voluntary layoff and the severance package later.Being liked had not been easy, but getting on someone's nerves was a piece of cake.The cool night air wafted in through the window.After a sneezing fit, my nose started running.Another cold.I went through tissues like water, and the trash can got full quickly.Fighting off drowsiness, I sent out messages and files.[Worked my tail off tonight. I'm sore all over, and now I think I've caught a cold. Could use some TLC.]My editor and I were close, and I often chatted with her like that.I waited for the file to arrive.However, no luck.With heavy eyelids, I messaged the editor again, [Is my far-off baby still mad?]It was quite the tale.A while back, my editor got a nasty em
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Chapter 4

It felt like an eternity before Edmund's reply popped up.[Let him look after you. Don't worry about winning me over, we're not exactly tight.]That confused me. I mulled it over for a hot second.He was even shrugging off the whole boss-employee thing. Was my plan to shake up the staff actually working? I wondered.Then he hit me with another message.[If you're under the weather, take it easy and let him nurse you back to health.][I'm done sending messages.]…'Him'?I chewed on that for a beat and ventured, [Who? My place is empty right now.]Then the phone rang.Edmund sounded like he was on the move, the wind howling in the background.It settled down after a moment.His tone was dead serious. "Cecilia, what are you getting at?"I straightened up, startled. "What do you mean?""You said your place is empty 'right now.' What's with the 'right now'?"I glanced around, a shiver running down my spine. I dove under the covers, my voice tinged with uncertainty, "Am I su
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Chapter 5

"That's why I lashed out at you. I'm not usually like this. Honestly, you're a good guy in charge…"…Half-asleep, memories from years ago surfaced.Back when our company was just a small operation.Edmund took us, the veteran employees, out for what was supposed to be networking.However, it was hardly that since he never let us women drink.We were there to make up numbers, to prevent other firms from thinking they could push us around for being small.Then, one day, Edmund snagged a huge contract.We were ecstatic and went to celebrate.I was the product evangelist, confidently holding forth at the table. However, the client's director was less than thrilled.I knew what he wanted: a toast from me, a nod to the unspoken rules of the game.No big deal.I told Edmund to relax.I raised my glass, delivered a few well-chosen words, and finally got a grin from the big shot.However, he was not satisfied and took things a step further, his hand creeping toward my waist.In
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Chapter 6

His cool lips stopped mine.He held me gently yet firmly, backing me up until I was pinned against the foyer wall.His grip on my waist tightened, leaving no space between us.My temperature spiked, and I found myself not wanting to push him away.His hand held mine against his chest. Our fingers entwined.His chest was a furnace against me.Below...So large.So warm.The flirtation between us was rampant."Uh, I think I'm coming down with a cold.""It's fine, Cecilia, just take a deep breath..."…"Forever and ever!"The shrill vibration of my phone shattered the moment. I jerked away from Edmund, my heart sinking.His eyes were rimmed with red, his gaze wet and pleading.The calls kept coming, one after another. However, Edmund held me still, his arms a cage.I managed to free my hand and saw the caller ID: Baby.My editor.Panic set in.I quickly silenced the call.I could not possibly pick up! Who knew what kind of bombshell she would drop first, something tha
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Chapter 7

That actually made sense.I shut off my phone and flopped down on the bed, arms and legs spread out.All that hassle just for a severance check.In my novel, the heroine did everything she could to avoid getting the boot, cozying up to the one in charge.There I was, doing the opposite dance with Edmund.Life sure has a funny way of mixing things up.…Once I got my thoughts in order, the headache vanished, and the backache was gone.I felt like a new person.A knock came at the door.Edmund walked in, holding a tray."Drink some soup first, then take your meds," he said.He insisted I stay seated, scooped up some soup, cooled it with a gentle blow, and brought the spoon to my lips.He was unbelievably tender.I followed his lead, taking small sips.My gaze boldly explored his face."What are you staring at?" he asked."Just looking at you," I answered.He chuckled, tidied up the now-empty bowl. He then crouched by my bed, holding my hand.We locked eyes for a long m
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Chapter 8

...Then, we sat on opposite sides of the bed, each deep in thought."So you're saying, you were going to quit, but got the wrong end of the stick and thought there were going to be layoffs..."I corrected him, "I didn't just think about it. I actually handed in my resignation."Edmund looked lost again. "But I never got your resignation letter.""That can't be right."I hopped out of bed, started the computer, and pulled up Edmund's email."See, there it is, sent and everything. You even downloaded it, and you're still playing dumb?"Punishment time."I gave him a playful smack.The sound echoed sharply.Edmund grabbed my hand, making a face. "Open it. Let's have a look."Alright, let's open it.[She softly closed the door, took slow steps toward Alan Lynch, her knees buckled, and she collapsed into his embrace.][Her delicate hand glided from his throat, down his collarbone, tracing his chest muscles.][Mr. Lynch~ I can't stand it anymore, tell them to clock out~]...
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Chapter 9

[You see, there's truth to the saying, 'Ignorance is bliss.' Isn't this like a textbook example shining in plain sight?][Reading between the lines: Keep writing for him. Use him as a tool to make your life easier.]Suddenly, it was as if a light bulb went off in my head.'Brilliant!' I thought to myself.…All because of the previous fiasco with the layoff misunderstandings.I had not managed to quit my job.Edmund had even called a meeting to clear the air with everyone.Why did the layoff rumor start? It was all due to Edmund's own misunderstanding.He thought my blog post was a subtle hint at him.Confused, he sought advice over the phone, and while discussing 'layoffs,' he was overheard by some colleagues.The good news: The confusion was cleared up.The great news: He ended up giving us all a raise.The office was in a state of collective joy.However, then, some knew about my desire to resign.They came to me, one by one, with their concerns."If you're feeling u
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Chapter 10

Her name was Adrian, truly one of a kind.An editor notorious for serving up racy pulp fiction to her readers like daily bread.In a stroke of pure genius, or perhaps madness brought on by the sweltering summer heat, she had buzzed off the hair at the back of her head.Despite that, she got that sweet, angelic look about her–the epitome of a wild child with a sugar-coated smile."I've got something awesome for you." Adrian tapped her overstuffed bag with a wink and a nudge. "You're gonna love it!"So, Edmund and I took the afternoon off, making it clear that our place was off-limits for the day.However, he had to ask, "Getting sick of me? Lost its shine now that you've got it? I've been better lately, haven't I...?"How about I bring over a blanket for the chilly nights?""... Cut it out," I had said.After some sweet-talking, I welcomed Adrian into my home.She spilled out her treasures like a bandit with loot.Boy, did my cheeks burn.Seriously, who would gift those at a
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