Workaholic Characters Novels & Stories

Lauren said and I chuckled "No , I don't like him" "Yet" Autumn added "a reminder for you.. Daniel is a workaholic. We don't know why but it's just he loves work so much. It's weird to find him like that to be honest because he was a playboy back then and dated a lot of girls in highschool" Lauren said and I nodded

“Jack is a workaholic. I suspect he has something to prove because of his humble background. I didn’t mind his obsession with business when we were first together. He was so dynamic I forgave him. Eventually I couldn’t continue to overlook the missed dinners. The broken plans. The ruined vacations. The last minute cancellations because he prioritized business over everything. He had few friends. He had nothing to do with his family. Jack is all about work. He will do absolutely anything to get ahead in this business.” A strange tingle worked its way down Keely’s spine. Much as she hated to admit it, there was a lot of truth in that statement. “When he deigned to spend time with me, he expect

"I'm sometimes... busy." "You remind me of my dad," I said, letting out a soft, dramatic sigh. I looked away for a moment, as if remembering something both fond and frustrating. "He was a busy old man. His mind was always in his office, even when he was home. And even till now, he still is. My brother joined him in the same regard, and now, we have two workaholics in the family." I brought my gaze back to his, a playful accusation in my eyes. "And now, you've joined the number. I don't know how to feel about that. My world is getting filled with men who are married to their work."

The heavy dark aura he was carrying along with him was even felt by the flight attendants and they didn’t dared to walk anywhere near him unless he asks for. Sophia and Noah returned the mansion. And as soon as they landed, Noah made himself super indulged in work, because leaving work for this long was begging for his attention. It has been a long, long vacation, which turned their relationship into more of hell. His grouchy and glum mood also affected the environment in his work place. After his return, Stefan noticed how he is back to the beast he used to be. Workaholic, short tempered as he once was. After his marriage, Sophia brought a lot of changes in him. The scold employees used to

That was when all the employees released their breath and run to do their work. "Why boss is so scary?" One of the female pink-collar wiped the sweat from her forehead and slumped on the floor. "Go ask him if you have the guts." her co-worker rolled her eyes and left her on the floor. ####### Alaric - being a workaholic- forgot about his lunch meeting with Smiths' and engrossed in work. It was 12 in the noon when Gabriel popped his head from the door and cleared his throat. "Sir, it's time for lunch," Gabriel said with a cheesy smile.

“Another tick in the you-are-too-good-to-be-true column. Are you a serial killer?” He threw his head back in laughter. “I do have flaws. Thankfully not of the serial killer variety.” I narrowed my gaze on him. “Hmm, I’m not so sure you have any so-called flaws.” “You know nothing about me,” he pointed out. That was a challenge if I’d ever heard one. Time to test him and his interest level while showing just how observant I was. “You’re a workaholic who probably orders food in every day or has one of those meal delivery box services. Some big condo that overlooks the lake, devoid of personality or comfort. Your employees dislike and respect you at the same time.”

It felt good to get acknowledged. “I did a little thing with it,” I muttered shyly. “You have such keen eyes for details.” The ringing of the telephone interrupted Kenzie's reply so I waited. She was talking to the CEO, Bruce Stamford, a man known in the business for his charisma, appearance, and ethics. He was the perfect gentleman in the eyes of the public but at work, he was a total workaholic. What's wrong with being a workaholic, you would ask. Well, it's really bad when it affects the employees too.

Author's Pov He was greeted by his workers as soon as he entered his office. Many bowed down at him while others did not dare to say a thing in his presence. He only merely nodded at them. He was very cold and stern. A total workaholic. Would talk only to the point. Doesn't care about anyone but his business. Always looking for ways to win and be successful, even after having abundant success. That is what everyone said. Maybe they were all correct. Except they were missing a tiny detail. He didn't care about anyone but he truly cared about his best friend. The only one who has ever been with him in even the most difficult times.

Maybe she does, but I don't. I can't afford to have a wife now or even kids. I won't be able to focus on work. Without being told, I am a workaholic. I stayed behind even when all the workers had gone home to their families. I am married to my work. I want to prove to everyone who thinks that my being a player means I won't do well with my company.

When it was time to leave work, everyone in the secretarial department left one by one, but only Katherine was still working hard. Anne Marie walked through Katherine's desk, patted gently her shoulder, and comforted her, "Dear Katherine, happy overtime." Katherine looked at Anne with pitiful eyes, "Anne, you've been working here for three years. Boss is often cruel to everyone like this?” Anne leaned into Katherine's ear and whispered, "Our boss is a workaholic. You also saw him sleeping in the office without coming home. Only you in our department were asked to work overtime, proofing that our boss favors you the most."