Hidden Desires of the CEO

giving way to a more measured sense of hope. The employees, who had watched the growing distance between the CEO and the

the two of them would drink herbal tea and talk about Joshua's day. A

, she came across one that left her speechless: a youthful, dapper Alexander standing next to the towering person she recognized as the l

ror upon seeing the photographs, despite her prior knowledge of Alexander's connections to the mafia. She finally

" "I found this in Joshua's room."

photograph. It was taken a long tim

and I from your past. But I need to know everythi

with a sigh. Okay, Emily. Time fo

spect of absolute control drew him in as a young man. His uncle, the mob boss, had taken him under his wing and started developing him into a potential successor, a

fe, and he ultimately decided to take over the family business and cut ties with the mafia. How

came to light. She had learned to know him as a protective guardian and a sav

re's more to the tale than meets the eye; details I'm still trying to f

r candor, Alexander. Everyone has a history. W

they became. In spite of their growing closeness, the Bennett family's hidd

he admissions and confessions, and that was Joshua. Unaware of the complex

g both his parents at an early age, Joshua was able to find joy in the simplest things, like chas

he tranquil beauty of Bennett Manor in her sketchbook, when

yes gleaming with anticipation.

im, Emily felt her heart melt. Jos

ed his feet. When you're happy, it makes m

understood that Joshua thought of them as his family. A connecti

ng to hold back tears. Alexander murmured, "He's a special kid." "He's the

ordless comfort. He always looks for the best in people and situations

g at home more often, entertaining Joshua by playing with him and reading him stori

with a homemade card in his hand. There was a picture of him, Emily,

said with pride.

race, sniffling through her

hat's important in life. The pure love of Joshua shone like a beacon in the huge home f