It started with a steaming cup of coffee and a stare so intense it could melt ice-but I never imagined it would come to this.
Working at Duncan & Partners was never supposed to be more than a career move, a chance to infuse my colorful, coffee-fueled creativity into a rigid corporate world. But things rarely stay simple when you're me. From the moment I clashed with George Duncan-an infuriatingly composed and maddeningly attractive director-I knew I was in for more than I bargained for.George is everything I'm not: disciplined, controlled, the embodiment of order. My presence disrupts his perfectly orchestrated routines, and he doesn't hide his irritation. Yet, beneath our battles of wits and his stern facade, I catch glimpses of something raw, even vulnerable. Something that pulls me in, despite every warning from my heart.
Our professional boundary starts to blur, especially when our debates turn into a slow, undeniable burn. My loyalty is tested, not only by George's doubts but by my own fear of losing myself in the process. And when he makes a grand gesture that leaves me speechless, I'm forced to confront my deepest anxieties. Can I trust in what's building between us, or will I retreat before I get hurt?