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Bound by boardroom

Bound by boardroom

Kiara007

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Dark, sensual, power-driven, with a slow-burn romance escalating to intense passion.Premise: A young, inexperienced secretary, Elena Hart, lands a job at Blackthorne Enterprises under the enigmatic and domineering CEO, Damien Blackthorne. What starts as a professional dynamic spirals into a dangerous game of control, desire, and secrets-both in the office and behind closed doors.

Chapter 1 The Interview

The elevator hummed as it climbed to the 47th floor of Blackthorne Enterprises, each ding tightening the knot in Elena Hart's stomach. She smoothed her thrift-store pencil skirt, her palms sweaty against the cheap fabric. This was her last shot-rent was overdue, and her student loans loomed like a guillotine. The job posting had been vague: "Executive Assistant to CEO. Discretion required." The salary? Insane. She'd typed her application with trembling fingers, half-convinced it was a scam. The doors slid open, revealing a sleek lobby of glass and steel.

A receptionist with a severe bun glanced up. "Elena Hart? He's waiting." He. Damien Blackthorne. The name alone sent a shiver down her spine. She'd Googled him-thirty-two, billionaire, notoriously private. The grainy photos showed a jawline sharp enough to cut glass and eyes that seemed to pierce through the screen. Ruthless, the articles called him. Brilliant. Dangerous. She followed the receptionist down a hall, her heels clicking too loudly on the marble. The door at the end swung open, and there he was. Damien Blackthorne leaned against his desk, arms crossed, his tailored suit hugging every line of his frame. Dark hair fell just over his brow, and those eyes-storm-gray and unreadable-locked onto her. She forgot how to breathe. "Miss Hart," he said, his voice a low growl that vibrated through the room. "You're late." "I-um, the traffic-" She stumbled over her words, clutching her résumé like a shield. "Sit." He gestured to a leather chair, but it felt more like a throne facing a king. She obeyed, her thighs pressing together under his scrutiny. He didn't move, just watched her, letting the silence stretch until it was unbearable. "Your qualifications are... adequate," he said finally, picking up her résumé from the desk. His fingers brushed the paper, deliberate, controlled. "But I don't hire based on paper. I hire based on instinct." Elena swallowed. "I'm a fast learner, Mr. Blackthorne. I'll do whatever it takes." A flicker crossed his face-amusement? Hunger? He stepped closer, towering over her. The scent of his cologne, something dark and expensive, hit her like a drug. "Careful what you promise, Miss Hart. 'Whatever it takes' has a different meaning here." Her pulse raced. "I meant-" "I know what you meant." He cut her off, leaning down until his face was inches from hers. His breath grazed her cheek, warm and deliberate. "This isn't just a job. It's a commitment. To me. To my rules. Can you handle that?" She should've said no. Should've run. But her lips parted, and a shaky "Yes" slipped out. His smirk was wicked, a predator's triumph. "Good. Sign this." He slid a contract across the desk-pages thick, fine print blurring before her eyes. "And welcome to my world."

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