All Chapters of Seduced by Mr. CEO: Chapter 1 - Chapter 7

Victor Colitz was one of the most powerful men in the Philippines—a businessman whose influence stretched from the financial towers of Makati to the shipping ports of Cebu City and the resort coastlines of Boracay. His name was spoken with admiration in public and caution in private. At the center of his empire stood Colitz Holdings Philippines, a diversified conglomerate headquartered in Bonifacio Global City. Its gleaming headquarters overlooked the skyline like a monument to wealth and control. Publicly, the company was celebrated for luxury condominium towers, township developments, business districts, and high-end resorts that reshaped the country’s most valuable land. If a skyline changed overnight, Victor’s money was often behind it. But real estate was only the surface. Victor also controlled one of the country’s largest logistics and shipping networks. His cargo companies operated through the Port of Manila, Port of Cebu, and key terminals in Davao City. Imported goods, con

“The executive floor?” Kathleen repeated, certain she had heard wrong. The receptionist nodded politely. “Yes, ma’am. Please take Elevator Three. Mr. Colitz personally reviews select applicants from time to time.” Kathleen blinked. Personally reviews applicants? She had heard of owners making speeches, appearing in annual meetings, or showing up in publicity events—but interviewing new employees himself sounded excessive. Still, this was Colitz Holdings Philippines. Powerful companies often had unusual habits. She thanked the receptionist and stepped into the elevator. Kathleen did not know that Victor Colitz was unusually hands-on when it came to talent. While other tycoons delegated hiring entirely to departments and consultants, Victor believed empires weakened when mediocre people were allowed inside them. He occasionally reviewed applications himself, especially for management tracks, analyst pools, and applicants with uncommon potential. He had built too much to trust c

After the assessment results were finalized, Kathleen Jane Pajate was accepted—not through privilege, not through exception, but through performance.Just as Victor Colitz had insisted.She was assigned as a junior analyst in Colitz Holdings Philippines, placed under a standard team in the corporate strategy division.No special treatment followed her.No private office.No VIP schedule.No repeated meetings with the CEO.In fact, after that day in the assessment room, she never saw Victor again.And that was exactly how she wanted it.Kathleen settled into routine quickly.Morning commute through Quezon City traffic. Coffee from the same small shop near the office. Badge swipe at the lobby. Elevator ride with hundreds of other employees who didn’t know her beyond her name tag.She became invisible in the best possible way.Meetings. Reports. Data analysis. Deadlines.She focused on work the way she had always wanted—quietly, consistently, without attention following her every step.N

The days after that settled into a strange balance.Kathleen Jane Pajate still refused the maid. Still declined the chef. Still insisted on handling her own life inside her small condominium in Quezon City.But her family did not stop caring.They simply changed how they showed it.Her brothers—Lucas Hiro Pajate, Adrian Kenji Pajate, and Ethan Ryo Pajate—now visited in rotation instead of appearing all at once.Sometimes Lucas would drop off groceries without knocking too long.“Just essentials,” he would say, placing bags neatly on her counter like it was part of an inspection.Adrian would linger in the doorway longer.“You’re losing weight,” he would observe bluntly.“I’m not.”“You are,” he would reply, as if facts didn’t require agreement.Ethan was quieter. He would simply look around her apartment, then at her.“You’re sleeping?” he asked once.“Yes.”He didn’t look convinced.Her parents—Hiroto Pajate and Aiko Pajate—kept calling, but the tone softened over time.Less interrog