Todos los capítulos de Romancing Mr. CEO: Capítulo 11 - Capítulo 20

ROMANCING MR. CEOElise’s POVIf anyone had told me that my second day in Cebu would involve eating chips, judging engineering projects, and nearly dying on top of a bridge, I would have asked them what they had been drinking.Unfortunately, I was beginning to learn that nothing was impossible when I was around the Morettis.The team-building activities had started at eight, and the convention grounds were now filled with associates, assistants, suppliers, and company representatives dressed in comfortable clothes. Everyone seemed determined to prove that they were not only good at business but also exceptionally gifted at running, shouting, and humiliating themselves in public.I was enjoying every second of it.Especially the humiliating part.One group had just finished an obstacle course when a man tripped over a foam barrier and landed directly inside a pile of inflatable balls.I laughed so hard that I nearly dropped my chips.“Miss Elise,” Mr. Bennet said beside me, looking tho

CHAPTER 12A Little Too ConcernedThe final day of the conference was all about putting promises into practice.Unlike the previous activities, we were taken to an actual testing site where several companies had prepared demonstrations of their latest construction materials. There were improved steel reinforcements, high-density concrete blocks, advanced insulation materials, and other innovations designed to improve the durability and efficiency of future projects.It was the kind of environment I genuinely enjoyed.No grand speeches. No fancy dinners. Just people who understood that one poor material choice could compromise an entire structure.I was particularly interested in the new steel samples being presented. Their improved tensile strength and corrosion resistance could make a significant difference in projects exposed to harsh environmental conditions.“Miss Elise.”I turned toward one of the representatives.“Yes?”“Would you mind taking a look at our latest sample? We woul

Reou’s POV“What do you need, Rylee?”I didn’t bother looking up from the documents on my desk when my younger brother walked into my office without an appointment.Lately, he had developed an unusual interest in my workplace.Ever since Elise started working for me, Rylee had become noticeably more active around the company. He appeared in meetings he previously wouldn’t bother attending, visited my office for reasons that could easily be handled through email, and somehow always managed to be around whenever Elise was nearby.Coincidence, apparently.I didn’t believe in coincidences.“Am I not allowed to visit my older brother?”“Don’t mock me.”He chuckled, walking toward my desk.“Relax. Father asked me to deliver these.”He placed a folder in front of me.I finally looked up.“What is it?”“New contract proposal. The development of the largest casino project in Makati. Father wants you to review the initial terms before the meeting with the investors.”I opened the folder and ski

Elise’s POVI arrived at the office earlier than usual.These days had been a little exhausting, and after last night’s phone call with Reou, I had promised myself not to read too much into anything he did.A promise I was already struggling to keep.The office was busy as always. Phones rang, employees hurried between departments, and the sound of printers filled the room. Everyone seemed to have a hundred things to accomplish before lunchtime.I settled at my desk, opened my laptop, and began reviewing the reports from the previous week.I was halfway through my coffee-free morning when a hand appeared beside me.A cup of coffee.I looked up.Reou.He placed it beside my keyboard without saying a word.“Good morning,” I managed.He didn’t stop walking.“Morning.”And just like that, he continued toward his office as though he hadn’t done anything unusual.I stared at the cup.Then at his retreating figure.Then back at the cup.What?I slowly reached for it.It was my usual order.I

Chapter 16A Little More Than a RoutineThe company had been unusually busy lately.Actually, busy was an understatement.It felt as though the entire building had turned into a factory machine that never stopped running. Employees moved from one department to another, phones rang almost continuously, and piles of documents seemed to multiply overnight.With several major projects officially underway, everyone had their hands full.Reou, in particular, was almost always occupied.Whenever I passed by his office, I would see him either on a phone call, reviewing documents, or meeting with people from different departments. Sometimes, even when I was already on my way out, his office lights would still be on.I had started noticing that he rarely went home before everyone else.Then again, he had always been like that.Some habits were difficult to change, especially for someone who had spent most of his life carrying responsibilities on his shoulders.Friday finally arrived.It was sup