Hidden Desires of the CEO

usehold staff had a busy day ahead of them as they got ready for another exciting evening. Since Alexa

ind off things one afternoon while Joshua was napping. She needed a break from the commotio

ore. Their friendship had grown stronger, and they trusted one another in new ways. She w

She snuck a peek through the bushes and saw Alexander having a private moment with a beautiful brun

The tone of Alexander's voice was har

e an old acquaintance!" Also, I've heard that you've hire

in, trying to piece together why this unk

or setting. As I've said previously, our lives have tak

loser. Do you really want to go there, Alex?" How abou

with curiosity. That lady, who was she? Her motives toward Alexander we

ut from the garden. Emily felt a wave of panic wash over her

d the garden meeting away as meaningless, but it had already sowed the seed of distrust

ngs more tense. She frequently dropped by without warning, eage

ion between Isabella and one of the maids one n

cial, but she doesn't know who she'

erson," although plainly not feeling at ea

her family's debt has kept her here.

verything she had feared was happening. She felt helpless, like her

effort to comfort Emily. But the barriers she had erected we

The formerly majestic and luxurious estate had become a fortress of silence and repression. There were undoubtedl

f, and they discussed only the topics that were absolutely necessary. Joshua, perceiving the shif

Emily. He longed for their shared laughter, playful banter, and, above all, their affection.

e came, she purposefully stoked the flames of miscommunication by thro

pouring rain were an appropriate setting for her tumultuous feelings. She was so immerse

ft but urgent as he said

her head. "Now's not

ome, he sighed. I really need y

hing that could be heard for a few seconds. Next, Em

abella. Emily, she's in the past and I've move

isual representation of the intense emotions being felt inside. Emily said with a quiver in her

I were really close back in a world I've been desperately trying to es

ally believed in us, Alexander. But

u that the connection we share is genuine. It's clear Isabella

n entrance was blocked by a tree that had fallen during the storm. The sudden catastrophe brought Emily and

g arrived, the tree had been removed and the home was back in order. Equally as essential

d, "I want to believe you, Alexander." Alexander had just finished

odded. "I'm willing to wait,

to mend their broken relationship, doing their best to ign