The Mysterious CEO

job listings on her phone. She had decided to shift her focus away

to prioritize her well-being. Getting a job would not only provide

king up from her phone. Emily, who was busy making lunch

d Rachel owns Bistro Bliss downtown. She's been looking fo

, thank you! But I don't want to

solution while we keep looking for a more permanent job in a good company.

"That makes sense. I can us

Exactly! And who knows, you might love w

you think I would be a g

g for someone with your skills. Plus, it's

"I'd love to meet with Rachel.

me text Rachel. She'll probably w

anks, Emily. You're the best." As s

y. "Anytime Bestie, that

, confident in her experience. Rachel greet

g the impromptu interview. "Your experience at Oakdale Diner

ease. "I'm excited to br

e to Bistro Bliss, Ann

e had settled into a comfortable routine, learning the menu and r

as cut short with a subtle wave that added texture. He had a charming smile that would stop you in your tracks. His tall, athletic buil

legs and time seemed to stand still. Her mind wen

Rachel said, greeting the

le, his eyes crinkling at the corners. She could

ghtly. She couldn't focus on the menu, her mind

e stammered, tryin

s. "I'm Max," he replied, his deep

his menu, sparking an electric sensatio

ntain her composure,

it. He i

ay, their eyes meeting in fleeting moments. She couldn't

to leave, Anna felt a pang of disapp

oon. Maybe I'll

nt. "I'd like that," she replied,

shake off the feeling that her

et go of the handsome stranger. Every detail about him lingered in her th

n her stomach, sending shivers down her spine. It was as if ti

that she had experienced something

nter, analyzing every gesture,

inking about Mr. Tall, Dark, and Handsome, aren't you?" Anna

able to hide her

new it! You two had chemist

" Anna sounded

mined. "Don't worry, you guys h

pect. She couldn't wait to see him agai

illed with visions of the stranger. She felt a stro

ss, her senses on high alert, hoping to catc

rned that day or even the days that followed. She was so h

e off the feeling that she had missed her chance with the handsome s

r work," Emily said, tryi

Or maybe he doesn't

earable. Anna wondered what could have been if s

r?" Anna lamented, replaying th

"You'll find someone even

ad let her chance at true love slip away.

lf into her work at Bistro Bliss, trying to dis

ing up the restaurant, Rache

ong?" Rachel asked wi

g her story. Rachel listened

id with a warm smile. "Sometimes, lif

, appreciative of

a, fate had ot