It Just Might Destroy Them Both

a giganti

s she sat down in the freezing cold conferen

where Cullen Sharpe, CEO, stood in his perfect dark suit, his eyes scannin

verything he wanted. He was, to put it plainly, stu

Ivy decided almo

nimal magnetism and presence that was

sweeping over his brow in a controlled way, as if it had been set in p

peck of lint, even under the unforgiving bright overhead lights

as now directly in his line of fire. His cold blue ey

thout feeling. “You might be wondering why I’m here when surely there are others who could be talking in my place.

ent tug of his perfectly manicured fingers, before looking at the group once more. “I’m here because I’m involved i

xed on Ivy, locked on her with such

e starin

gulping noise that was sure to result. Her throat

in the front of the room where some refreshments were located and poured himself a cup of water. He took a

seem to care if he entertained or engaged them. He wasn’t trying to

eneath their perfume and cologne and brand new office wear. She was swe

I sit in

rgarten through her final year of college, Ivy had always been the quiet, mousy stud

s was d

gious drug companies in Boston—and sitting in the front row an

e refreshment table, striding back to center stage, facing

t. And is it my imagination or is he

hole in the wall and he’s probably more interested in a random hole in a wall than h

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d was sitting next to Ivy on the right. He gave her a sidelong glance and raised

nd that at least one person amongst them who

as watching her yet again. His gaze flicked back a

in was evident, despite the fact that h

to pound in her chest. He stopped in front of the young m

acking, suddenly looking less confident—m

asks your name, they usually mean you.” He arched an eye

managed. He shifted in his

told him. “Please share with all of us what was so humorous. It’s alw

er his words. “I didn’t—I

when they’re nervous,” Cullen said, wai

seemingly relieved to have the excuse to f