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Beneath The Billionaire Facade

Beneath The Billionaire Facade

Author: Akanji
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Chapter 1 The Billionaire's Facade

Word Count: 1422    |    Released on: 24/02/2025

w over the towering skyscrapers. In a luxurious penthouse apartment, a man

impeccable taste in everything from designer suits to exotic cars. His chiseled features and pierc

t: he was lonely. Behind the mask of confidence and arro

ught, his personal assistant, Emily, e

son," she said, her voic

ssion unreadable. "Good morning, Emily,

ve your schedule for the day," she said, her eyes

spark of electricity, but she quickly suppressed it. She had worked for Alexander for ten years,

She had seen it all before - the endless meetings, the high-stakes deals, the constant pressure to

glimpses of his vulnerability, his kindness, and his generosity. And she had come to realize that the

ooked up at Emily, his eyes narrowing slightly. "I

professional. "Yes, Mr. Thomp

e turned away. "Good," he said, his voice low. "I have a meeting w

to the floor. "Yes, Mr. Thompson

en years, and she had come to realize that she would never be more than just an employee

was ill, and she needed to be with him. And as she stood in the penthouse apartment, watching Alexander disappear

over her. She had worked for Alexander for ten years, and in that time, sh

assionate, driven, and willing to take risks. And as his business grew, so di

lity in Alexander. She had seen glimpses of it in the way he looked

to miss Alexander, despite his flaws and imperfections. She was going to miss the way he

m. And as she thought about her father, Emily felt a sense of determination wash over

. She knew that she had a long day ahead of her, but she was ready. She was ready to fac

of excitement and anticipation. She didn't know what

ad seen the look of determination on her face, and he had sensed the resol

ander didn't know what it was. B

owed Emily out of the apartment. He didn't know what

excitement and anticipation. He didn't know

t, he couldn't help but feel a sense of curiosi

n Emily's back. She was walking quickly

es never leaving her back. He could sense that

r turned to Emily, his eyes narrowing. "Whe

g with determination. "I'm leaving, M

ed. "What do you mean?"

that I'm resigning, effective imme

d in surprise. "Why?" h

d to take care of my father," she said, her voice

filling with compassion. "I'm sorry, Emily

floor. "It's okay, Mr. Thompson," she s

out, her eyes fixed on the door. Alexander f

but feel a sense of loss. Emily had been his personal assist

e had taken Emily for granted. He had assumed that she wou

a pang of regret. He had never taken the time to ge

der, her eyes flashing with determination. "Go

ver leaving hers. "Goodbye, E

d there, watching her go. He felt a

realized that he had underestimated Emily. She was more than just

ut wonder what the future held. Would he ever se

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