Love, Lies, and Legacy
ifford Sterling gazed out of his glass-walled office. At just thirty-two years old, he was the epitome of success: the youngest CEO in the company's history, a
ralleled intellect and unwavering determination, she had become a star performer in his inner circle. But what set her apart was her resistance-resistance to him, specifically. Cli
en Janet, his ever-efficient personal assi
review, Mr. Sterling," she said crispl
blet but hesitated before letting her leave.
action of a second before she recovered. "She's excepti
lifford pressed, hi
's... reserved. Focused on her work
rk playing on his lips. "You think she's
Miss Winslow knows exactly what sh
hind Karen, he turned his chair back to the panoramic view. Shelly
to the Sterling Enterprises building. Her corner of the open-plan office was pristine, every file and d
s. Her sharp eyes landed on the elaborate bouquet perched on her des
sidled up with a knowing grin. "Another
helly said curtly, mov
ver just flowers," Chelsea teased. "Yo
k. "I'm here to work, not to
ed. "Suit yourself. But don't come crying
be joined them, her coffee cup in
ff Mr. Sterling. Aga
nger than I am. If he so much as looke
r eyes. "You two
bly attractive-intelligent, charismatic, and exuding a confidence that drew people to him. Yet She
Shelly straightened her blazer, her heart pounding as the elevator ascended to the fi
her, rising from his chair as s
her tone neutral as she settled into the
on her. "Your logistics proposal was impressive
ectations," Shelly said,
. "You've been an incredible asset to thi
pite the unease bubbling beneath the surface. "I
back, giving her the space she sought.
e, but she couldn't shake the feeling that his interest extended beyond her professional contributions.
ts flickering to life. Shelly Winslow was unlike anyone he'd ever met, her resistan
Karen entered, carrying a plain envelope. "This ju
as a single sheet of paper with a chilling mess
. The past he thought buried was resurfacing
lly resolves to keep her distance, unaware that their wo