When love defies power

. The moment they stepped inside, a wave of relief washed over her at least her mother was back home

n just two days?" her mother ask

ide. "Yeah, sis! You even paid my school fees

ore lightly smacking the back of h

brows furro

th, bracing herself. "

stiffening as though she had seen a ghost. The air in the

ered, almost in disbelief. "No..

They pay well, Mom. It was the

That man is ruthless-he works people to the bone and discards them like trash when they're no longer usef

tened. She knew. S

nt demands, and barely enough pay to sustain his family. They had used him, drained him

"I know, Mom. But I

ys have a

. But I promise you I won't let them outwork me. I'll do my job, bu

tears, but she said nothing more

Begi

's apartment. She knocked twice before the door swung open, r

na? At my doorstep this early

Yes, everyone's fine. I

aside, letting

ghed. "C

"Excuse me? Did you just ask

. "Yes, yes.

is a historic moment. Elena Mercer

Wolfe Enterprises is all about dressing sharp. I ca

grabbed Elena's hands. "You got this, babe. A

tucked into high-waisted navy trousers, paired with a tailored blaz

nal but still like you

s, then hugged her be

how those corporate

ay at Wolf

lena walked into the towering glass building of Wolfe Enterpris

tive floor, she was greeted b

riendly smile. "El

"So, where

to follow. "Let me show

set of heavy glass doors. "This is your desk-right next to the boss's office. Y

e glass doors swung open, an

yes met, the air b

hing was

fered her the job. Instead, his face was un

ned. "Good morn

owledged her.

narrowed.

h. "Then don't make it a

in disbelief. "A

u work for me now, Elen

I'm supposed to believe that the man who practically begg

, I'll... leave you two to get acquainte

frustration simmering in her

ed. "Just do yo

This wasn't just about professionalis

g som

ed on his heel and strode into his off

ng this job, Elena wondered what