My one nightstand is the Secret CEO
“Managing director? Or even better, you bought the company and had your boss kicked out?”
I couldn’t help it, I laughed. Actually laughed, the sound surprising even me as it bubbled up from my chest. There was something about his easy confidence, the way he joked without being sleazy, that put me at ease.
“I mean, bosses at the office can be so demanding and damn annoying,” he continued, tipping his head conspiratorially.
“You can say that again,” I responded, surprised to find myself genuinely smiling.