All Chapters of The CEO: My Baby's Father : Chapter 1 - Chapter 5

Ring! Ring!The alarm blared sharply at 6:30 A.M., and Penelope sprang out of bed.“Holy shit!”She had planned to wake up earlier before the alarm clock today. Well at least, she wasn't late.Great start.She dragged a hand down her face, then swung her legs off the bed. No time to sulk. Today wasn’t just another day, it was important.Very important.Rushing into the bathroom, she splashed cold water from the faucet onto her face, trying to wash away the last stubborn traces of sleep.“Penny! Are you still asleep?!”Penelope groaned softly. “I’m awake! I’m coming!”But that didn’t stop Demetria from barging in like a storm.Penelope turned, toothbrush in her mouth, foam at the corner of her lips as she raised a brow at her best friend.Demetria grinned. “You’re actually up early. My good luck charm is working!”Penelope rolled her eyes, though a small smile tugged at her lips.“If your ‘good luck charm’ means stress, then yes, it’s working perfectly.”Demetria gasped dramatically an

She stepped out of the office, closing the door softly behind her. And the moment it clicked shut, her composure shattered.The hallway felt too bright, even too loud. Her vision blurred slightly as she walked.She took one step. Then another.Her chest felt tight and she clutched it. Her stomach churned.She couldn’t think, couldn’t process.All she could feel was the weight of it. The failure, the humiliation.The past colliding with the present in the worst possible way.Why?Why did this have to happen?By the time she reached the waiting area, she barely registered anything around her.Except—“Penny!”Demetria.She rushed toward her, eyes bright with excitement, “How was it?!”Penelope stopped. Her blue eyes drifted to her friend's brown ones. Her lips parted. But no words came out. It was as if time was slowing down for her…Demetria’s smile faltered slightly.“…Penny?”Penelope blinked, staring.And in that moment, she looked like she had seen a ghost. Her eyes were distant, sha

The building looked even taller the second time as she came. Like it wanted to show her it held more power than she could think of.Penelope stood just outside the glass doors, her fingers curled tightly around the strap of her bag. Today, she wore a red dress that hugged her curves exactly. She wasn't someone who usually liked to gain attention.But Demetria had forced her to wear it.“It would make a statement!” She repeated over and over again.But Penny sighed, “I don't like what it's stating.”And Demetria looked at her with a grin, “And so will Calvin.”Demetria would have accompanied her today as well, but she had to go to her own work.“You’ve got this, Penny!” Demetria had told her, before she stepped into the cab. “And remember – he’s just a man.”Not just a man, Penelope thought. But she nodded nonetheless.“Okay.”With one last breath, she turned and stepped inside the company. Everything felt familiar when she stepped in. But at the same time, it didn't.As she walked in