All Chapters of ONE NIGHT, ONE ROOM, AND A BOSS : Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

By the weekend, the tension from the week had faded. No early morning work, no boss to avoid, no trouble lurking around her. She had tried her best to stay away from Nathaniel for the rest of the week.Avery let out a yawn as she wrapped the blanket around her body, squinting her eyes as the morning sunlight pierced through the blinds, illuminating her perfect face. She lazily stretched her hand, reaching out to her phone on the other side of the bed. “It's 8AM already.” Avery murmured as she dropped her phone, slipping out of the bed and dragging her feet lazily to the restroom.She had planned to visit her mom today, and she wasn't going to leave until evening. She turned on the tap, letting the water run as she stared at her reflection in the mirror. Her face was slightly puffy from little sleep, yet much better than she had looked throughout the week. The peaceful Saturday morning had made her seem a little more human.She showered quickly, letting the warm water ease her fatigu

Avery took a sip of her coffee, her nails clicking against the keyboard.It was project review day, and everyone was putting the final touches on their draft before Nathaniel kicked off the presentation.Avery had gone over the ad caption draft again, fine-tuning every line to perfection. Yesterday had gone well, but she couldn't shake the uneasy feeling in her chest. Maybe it was her mother's health, or perhaps it was the silence dawdling between her and Nathaniel.She barely even noticed when Chloe came in with her usual authoritative energy."Everyone," Chloe said, clapping her hands slightly. "Conference room. MR. Nathaniel wants an update on our progress."Murmurs and whispers resonated through the room as everyone stood up, ready to give all their best.Files were gathered, laptops closed, and chairs pushed back. Avery picked up her file and notepad, following the team out.Inside the conference room, the atmosphere carried a hint of tension. Nathaniel was already seated at his

Nathaniel stepped aside to let her pass, the silence between them heavier than the rain tapping against the window.The room gleamed with a polished marble floor and sleek, minimalistic furniture as she carefully settled on the chair, the soft leather pressing gently under her skin. A giant abstract painting rested on the wall, dominating the living room. The room was eerily empty, contrary to her expectations of workers scurrying everywhere. She watched Nathaniel as he lowered himself into the chair next to her, his presence suddenly filling the quiet space. Her throat flushed with heat as the faint scent of his cologne lingered around her, her pulse quickening.Avery pushed the stack of files toward him as he grabbed them deftly, his eyes scanning each page with unwavering concentration.While waiting, Avery took in the room once more.At the far end was a carved area dedicated to bookshelves, filled with different books.As her eyes roamed around, she felt her jaw clench due to

After Nathaniel left the room, Avery slowly slipped out of the bed, brushing a loose strand of hair behind her ear. She headed toward the tall mirror standing in the corner, its polished frame catching her well-built body. She examined her face, which was a little bit puffy from lack of sleep. After taking in every detail of her reflection, she made her way towards the bathroom. She couldn't afford to keep Nathaniel waiting downstairs.Inside the restroom, everything was perfectly arranged, almost as if someone else lived here besides Nathaniel. New toothpaste, new toothbrushes, neatly stacked essentials—everything she needed was already waiting for her.Avery let out a quiet chuckle as she settled into the bathtub. “At this point, I wouldn’t be surprised if I found a woman’s clothes in here.”When she finished, Avery blow-dried her hair and stepped out. She paused at the bedroom door, surprised to find a neatly folded, brand-new set of clothes waiting on the bed. Beside the cloth

By evening, the office had emptied, leaving only Avery behind. She stood in the conference room, carefully going through the proposal details before heading to Nathaniel to report back to him.She had gone through a few pages, but she couldn't focus, let alone retain anything she read. No matter how hard she tried to push every thought away, her mind kept circling back to Nathaniel. She had told herself she could handle staying away from him for a while, but knowing she would be working this close to him, she doubted she could keep her composure.Avery smacked the peperwork against her head repeatedly, pacing the conference room in frustration. She took a slow, steadying breath, trying to calm herself while adjusting the slides, repeating her lines over and over."This proposal introduces a multi-channel marketing strategy designed to strengthen—" she paused, glancing at the paperwork again, "brand visibility, deepen user trust, and drive product—"A frustrated hiss escaped her lips