All Chapters of Tangled with the whitmore heir : Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

By the time Annie left The Velvet Room, it was almost midnight. Her feet ached, and all she wanted was a warm shower and several uninterrupted hours of sleep. The evening had been surprisingly good. For once, she had returned home with something to smile about. Jeremy Whitmore's generous tip had given her a little hope. She had already decided how to divide the money. Some would go towards household expenses, while the rest would make a small payment towards Derek Halloway's debt. It wasn't much compared to what they owed, but at least it was something. She drove through the quiet streets of Brooklyn until she reached their modest family home. When she pulled into the driveway, she noticed that the living room lights were off. That was unusual. Her mother normally stayed awake until she returned. Annie unlocked the door and stepped inside. The house was small but comfortable, with faded family photographs along the hallway, an old brown sofa facing the television, an

By the time Jeremy Whitmore arrived at Whitmore Global, the morning rush had settled into the steady rhythm of a company already deep into its working day. The headquarters stood in the heart of the business district, its glass façade catching the sunlight between neighbouring towers. Inside, polished stone floors, muted colours, carefully selected artwork, and discreet lighting gave the building an expensive but restrained elegance. Employees moved through the lobby with laptops and coffee cups, while reception staff greeted visitors beneath the company’s silver emblem. Jeremy crossed the lobby without slowing. A few employees straightened when they recognized him. He acknowledged them with brief nods and stepped into the private elevator.Since taking over as chief executive, Jeremy's visits had been irregular. Whenever he appeared, he usually went straight to his office, dealt with the people he needed, and left. Most employees rarely had the opportunity to interact with him bey

The tour continued beyond the executive floor. Ray walked a few steps ahead of Jeremy, occasionally turning to explain the different departments they passed. He introduced the heads of several offices, mentioned their responsibilities, and explained how the departments were structured. At every stop, the reaction was almost identical. Surprise. Some department heads immediately stood when Jeremy entered. Others hurriedly put aside whatever they were doing, clearly unprepared for the chief executive's unexpected appearance. Jeremy, however, did not seem particularly interested in the excitement his presence caused. He greeted them briefly, listened when necessary, and observed their surroundings. He was not there to question their performance or demand explanations. He simply wanted to see the company for himself, beyond the reports and presentations that usually reached his desk. Ray noticed how little Jeremy spoke. He seemed more interested in observing than participating. O

Jeremy had barely disappeared around the corner when Sophie pushed her chair back.She crossed the aisle and stopped beside Annie's desk, one hand on her hip."Have you completely lost your mind?"Annie flinched. "Good morning.""Don't good-morning me." Sophie leaned closer, lowering her voice without lowering her excitement. "You fell asleep. At your desk. In front of the chief executive.""I know, Sophie.""Do you?" Sophie widened her eyes. "You looked like a company liability."Annie fought a smile, pulled her chair in, and returned to the unfinished document."I'm working now. Please."Sophie glanced towards the corridor. "Can we discuss the important part?""There is a more important part?""Jeremy Whitmore."Annie's fingers paused above the keyboard.Sophie clasped her hands beneath her chin. "Oh, my God. Did you see his eyes?"Annie slowly turned her head. "I was standing right in front of him. It would've been difficult not to.""Those eyes. And that face. He's so cute. It's a

Annie stepped into the office, and the door clicked shut behind her.Her heart beat hard against her ribs. Jeremy Whitmore sat behind his desk, studying a document. He did not acknowledge her immediately, and the silence made her nerves worse.When he finally raised his eyes, his gaze settled on her.Something about her face seemed familiar. He was certain he had seen her somewhere, but the memory would not come. He studied her for another second, then set the document aside.Her appearance was strikingly different from the two occasions she had served him at the Velvet Room. There, attendants wore heavier makeup and seductive outfits as part of the establishment's standard. Here, Annie's hair was neatly pulled back, her makeup was light, and her cream blouse and black trousers gave her a polished, professional look.Even dressed simply, she was stunningly beautiful.Annie stood in front of his desk, hands clasped together to keep them still. Jeremy's attention made her increasingly c