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andering towards this imposing and mysterious man. She corrected herself each time, convincing herself that he was just a demanding boss, not someone for w

in my office to discuss the

but she couldn't ignore the worry that was brewing inside her. She took a deep

ated for a second before knocking. His voice soun

nd decorated with a few pieces of abstract art, perfectly reflected Lucas' character: imposing, cold, calculated. He looke

er, please

the silence of the room. "I have reviewed your initial contributions to the proje

at was gaining on her. "Of course, Mr. Montgom

attention had something strange, almost intimate. She held his gaze, altho

he only topic of t

spoken by him. He had been distant and impassive

a slightly softer tone. "But I think you understand t

nfused. "I... Y

in a way that left her frozen in place. "It appear

. She opened her mouth, searching for an answer, but no wo

lly aware of the expectations of everyone here, and I do not intend

in turmoil. "Mr. Montgomery, I am here to work, noth

tible smile. " Interesting. But perhaps you

her heart racing, the desire to look away, to escape this conversation igniting every one

» She said these words with feigned confiden

weighing his words. Then he stood up, thus ending the co

meeting his eyes. But before she could reach

ound. "I don't doubt your skills. But mak

simple exchange had shaken something inside her. Without

Lucas had acted as if he could see through her, read her emotions, her thoughts. She ran a trembling

ards him, even though she knew full well that this relationship was doomed to failure. Lucas Montgomery was the type of man who

herself. But the more she tried to rationalize her emotions, the m

ly, suggesting they meet at a local bar to chat over drinks. It seemed like a good idea. She neede

ursts of laughter drowning out the din of her thoughts. Sarah quickly tea

ontgomery, the big boss? » Alex asked

nfusion. "Let's just say he knows what he want

"What does that mean? Have you ever be

ed. "He's a demanding boss, yes. He has... a

I control everything and everyone here'? It's no

her upon hearing this nickna

but deep down, she knew that nothing could completely erase the impact of this conversation with Lucas. Hi

new she should be careful, not let herself get carried away by emotions she didn't yet understand. But the reality was simple: L