Stuck With Me

ce's face clearly. But she still leaned in and kissed h

ing with a lazy yawn. Then, like a flash, mem

night... but who?" she

t the memory of that kiss lingered, st

cating? And what on earth are you

en upright in bed. Her heart raced as she guessed it mi

ftly opened the door, but to her surprise, s

e broad and solid, looked down at her. "He

e kind of trouble? she w

rkson," she answer

speak to you." Jerry sa

ini parked nearby. Her heart thudded. "Who... who ex

CEO of Aurelia International,

hy would he want to see me? Could h

or and locking it, pressing her back firm

e boss waiting," Jerry

t to see him!" Karen said o

you. Remember, if you don't show up, there are consequences. You

eath. I'm doomed! How did I end up in this mess? What am I supposed to do now

ce Alexander in magazines, bu

pany eclipsed every other business in the city

uble she had landed in. Understanding just how powerful and influential Ma

be haunted by a man l

ly. Instead of aiming for a classy or pretty look

ots, and put on large round glasses. Perfect! Now he won't eve

riking young woman dressed in a sharp corporate outfit, complet

ce Alexander," Karen said,

he junior secretary motioned for her to

l, Karen thought, captivated by the

her appearance, and as they arrived on

but notice the other employees, each one looking st

utiful? she mused. Maurice Alexande

secretary, Shontel. In her early 40s, Shontel exu

ny only hire stunning women? Mauric

Karen to Shontel, who seamless

y please." She said, sounding professional, as if

o Aurelia International, and I bet you're impressed by everything you

d everyone looks flawless..

iking silver door adorned with gold accents. The sight of it

tel pushed the door open,

of the penthouse, his gaze fixed on the city

announced, her voice wavering as

blue eyes locking onto her, his str

so handsome...

vated by Maurice Alexander. But the moment

space remained between them. "Karen Markson..." he murmured, brush

his fingers grazing the fabric near h

and defiant. "Are you really trying to forc

retreated to the bathroom, needi

erged from the bathroom, a bit mo

I was drunk and didn't know what I was doing." Karen

a moment, then walked over to

aid, handing

hat you did, you will sign th

t, her eyes wide with surprise, "What?

ce was just inches from Karen's. "Just sign the pape

this! I've already apologized for what I did. You can't

aren's face, drawing her close a

; Maurice Alexander always took

f I stay here, who knows what he'll try next? I need to get

k into his pockets as he prowled around

"In my entire life, no one has dared lay a finger on

," he continued, a smug smirk on his face. "But

What on earth did I do last night? Oh

dn't mean for any of that

ne and the only way to move forward is for you to sign t

drama. Without hesitation, she marched over to Maurice's desk and fir

tactics you try," Karen declared, brushing

she rushed out of his office, loo

e and took a seat

no way Karen could escape Maurice Alexander,

his notice-not

She quickly dialed Jane's number and asked her to meet up wi

ived and joined Karen, who wa

ense, so I hurried over," Jane said, unstrap

ht now. I have no idea what to do," Karen replied, her v

to know exactly what Karen had gotten herself int

with disbelief as sh

identally kiss Maurice Alexander, but you actually

Jane was genuinely

. If only I hadn't met up with that jerk, Phil, I w

trouble," Jane said

d the table and slid a document in front of Karen,