The CEO's Surrendered Daughter-in-Law: An unexpected passion

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knew exactly what she was looking for: the "handsome old man" who had captured her attention from the moment their eyes met. But she tried to c

g him out of her head. A powerful, respected man, and, according to rumors, also irresistibly charming. She dreamed of having h

p all her plans. Something about him made her question her own desires and ambitions. Was

ervous as she was, she had decided not to drive that morning. With the fear of not being accepted at

houghts, however, continued to race. Images of the two men, the stranger and

mptation. Although she had never seen any photos of Max or seen him in person, she didn't know what her reaction would be upon se

er life was about to change drastically. What had started as a simple desire to get a contract had turned into something much bigger. T

diately called her mother. When her voice came on the other end of the

t with FashionTech Colt!" Natasha sai

er mother replied, equally excited. "You

all the opportunities it could bring. However, there was

, Max Colt yet. I'm so excited to finally see him!" N

end of the line, her initial jo

s voice was evident. "This man is impossible. What you have to do is move on wi

e truth she had kept for so long came

- The words came out softly, as if she was a

able to now that you'll see him almost every day," her mother said, with resigned sadness. "Take care of yourself, daughter. I don't want to see your heart broken. I love you." "I love you too, Mom. See you later," Natasha said, ending the call. As she hung up the phone, Natasha felt a solitary tear fall.running down her cheek. She knew she was getting involved in something dangerous, something that could destroy her hopes and dreams. But at the same time, she felt irresistibly drawn to the challenge, to the idea of achieving the unattainable. Natasha shook her head, trying to push away thoughts of Max Colt. "My mother is right. Focus, Natasha! Just focus on your work. Maybe you'll m

rent," she said to herself as she went down to the building'

hat she would overindulge at dinner, she opted for a healthi

p.m.," she muttered to hersel