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Entangled In The CEO's Arms

Chapter 5 Ripped off

Word Count: 1467    |    Released on: 14/04/2025

an

n i stopped by my brother's office to

they are giving control of his hares to that incompetent who just squanders, the

ith my ambitious aims, or

Julian, a longtime Jasper's protege

he'll be eating out of my hand soon enough."- The notion of a lady on the board is intolerable, but our business with the Hale's necessitate

elm as the new executive of the company. I can hardly f

nse of unease in me. I grow even more incensed as i watch the evident desire to claim her mirrored on everyone's faces. This is exact

the first to speak up. They main

oment our gazes meet and my voice reaches his ears, ( where have i seen this lady before? her stare is...). She st

ows no interest in the other executives, e

her guardian does. it's as if he is ensuring no one gets close to his boss. wh

ity to bring down anyone who even dare try to cross me," her words are heavily laced with anger and scorn, palpable al

s. are you accusin

he stakes because i'm certain many assume I'm just another naive and gullible lady- but they couldn't be further from the truth, if you will excuse me". I must confess, I never antic

ey's

. Facing Logan and that brief clash with him nearly sapped all th

that I reacted to him? I know the memories will never fade, b

and it feels odd to be so formal." I really can not stand this man ,and just

riends. Address me solely for work-related matters. Is that clear?" His discomfort with my stance is bl

clear, if you

ng", He stopped

s with Pierce's group- financial statements,

, those matters are not within

e documents on my desk by the end of today," I said,

children, there's

Aiden sent me ahead of time , one week prior to y

ung and attractive. it seems

, Eva. I suppose you h

lieved you would find useful. it's organized by company, date and project. Also, I've requested the

one an excellent job; this

, Miss Hales. That

anies still haven't submitted

m on it, M

tic company are the on

e has passed and they won't get a minute mor

fearful. it's the stress taking it's toll, only twenty minu

answered swiftly, both appearing on the screen,

y, are you com

here to give lots of hugs and k

then?". I've never missed a meal with

be there for lunch.

ll come, Jaden . you sa

ve you. I must get back to w

ye, Mummy." A knock a

's the

upied with your children, I informed him you were

Thank you." Which P

xcuse me,

Da

Yes, Mi

Pierce

ident's elder brother." Atleast it wasn't Logan. But what do

ght, we

can't if I want to be wi

just enough tim

quests I remind you of the executive

is scared to me, and I will not delay i

you wish, M

ere shall w

. They're wai

: " Y

gan

son is she? Are those corridor whispers true? Her lunch hour is sacred but ours are not? She's a lady, no better or worse than the r

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