Forbidden Flames: A Tale of Desire and Deception

an headquarters thrummed with ambition, but beneath the polished surface, whispers of intrigue swirled. Her desk outside Alexander Kane's office was a foc

loomed, and the stakes were astronomical. She'd overheard enough in the break room to know Kane Enterprises was under pressure, with rival firms ci

worked late. That moment had shifted something, a crack in the professional veneer she'd vowed to maintain. And then there was Victoria's text, a venomous w

, and his dark hair caught the light as he approached her desk. "Miss Harper," he said, his voice a low timbre t

ey're ready," she said, handing him a neatly organized folder. "I cr

habit of surprising me." His gaze lingered, a flicker of something unspoken

is eyes felt anything but. "Of course, Mr. Kane," she s

at Alexander's side, her notepad ready, acutely aware of the scrutiny from the team. She was the newcomer, the se

racing to keep up. When he asked for her analysis of the deal's risks, she spoke confidently, outlining gaps in the cont

er. He opened it, his jaw tightening as he scanned the contents. "From Victoria," he sai

She busied herself with her notes, but Alexander's gaze found hers, sear

and trepidation. Trust. He'd chosen her, but at wh

her rapid rise, her late nights with the boss. Carla cornered her in the copy room, her voice low. "You'r

smile. "I can

k, her reflection in the restroom mirror betraying a flicker of nerves. Alexander waited by the

them. His arm brushed hers, a fleeting contact that set her skin alight. "You d

her heart pounding. Victoria was waiting, and the battlefield was about to shift. Elise wasn't just A