Love In The Boardroom

es bellows. "How do we give such an

incredulous, and others just plain confused. "This is a mista

e. I felt like the world was shifting around me, everyo

g. My heart pounds in my chest, and I grip my han

s happ

gs run smoothly, fix problems before anyone notices, and stay invisible while ensuring everything gets done. I know the

That always goes

oped for a promotion to show that my work matte

, everything

This is outrageous! You can't expect us to hand over Project P

n. I want to shrink into my chair, to disappear comple

o happen in front o

and unmoving. Men and women in power suits who have spent years in this

s me, just a ju

and the pounding in my ears mak

ough the clamor, cold and firm. "Are you quest

thickens. as his voice cuts through the chaos like a whip. Eve

blue eyes lock onto Charles, unwavering and unb

say more, but Charles swallows hard,

ergy that draws my attention like a magnet. He stands tall and composed at the head of the table, every inch the powerful CEO. A

e head of a billion-dollar empire. My gaze lingers a moment too long, and my stomach does a little flip. It's not the first time

ty that makes me wonder who the man behind the CEO is. I tear my eyes away,

commanding, his voice low but firm. If

Sophia Martins will lead Project Phoenix. Sh

hear it. I was too busy getting lost in my world. I blin

id he c

. His eyes meet mine, steady and unwaver

skips.

eel the weight of their disbelief. My throat tightens, and I force myself

is still, the air heavy with unspoken questions,

ips before I can stop it. M

ix will be yours. You'll lead the team, Sophia. You'v

lips tilting ever so slightly in

here over the past two years," he continues. "I've been wa

an assignment; it's a recognition

his words sink in. A promotion. Thi

haky whisper. "Thank you, Mr.

thing, approval, maybe? as

, but I can't focus on anything. My mind

y

self, answering questions and commanding attention li

e, impenetrable. But why does it feel like he see

, Alexander speaks again. "Sophia, you'll meet me in

in the room swivels toward me. My pulse ra

And why does it feel like my p