Jasmine Peter, a driven and ambitious employee, finds herself at odds with her rival James Michaelson, who had just been promoted to a position she coveted. As they engage in a battle of wits and wills, James proposes a deal; he will give Jasmine a promotion if she agrees to his terms, which involve a personal and intimate relationship. Jasmine is torn between her desire for power and success, and her revulsion at james proposal. As she navigates this complex web of power dynamics and deaire, Jasmine must decide how far she is willing to go to achieve her goal.
Chapter 1 The promotion
Jasmine pov
Alarm rings, "ahhh" I stood up from my bed and start my morning preparation for work.
My name is jasmine peter, Rich, attractive, black skin, smart, ambitious, if not for that bastard who's hindering me from moving higher, son of a bitch.
You must be wondering who I was talking about, James Michaelson, he's my rival at work, he's a bastard and a jerk. I hate to admit that he is handsome and when it comes to sex he's good, Well I know because we had a thing together before.
I hate him because he's the obstacle hindering my promotion,if my project gets picked instead of his own, then I will be promoted and be his fucking boss, I can't wait to see the look on his face when that happens, it would be thrilled.
I picked up a black straight skirt showing my curves and a blue t-shirt. I made my hair in a desirable hairstyles, I put on my heels and picked up my bag and my documents, I looked at the mirror I look so beautiful as I flick a stray hair.
I exited my house after making sure I locked everywhere, I entered my car, put my bag and documents at the back seat.
I started the and drove to my office.
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Good morning jasmine, the bastard said as I stepped out of my car.
Yeah it's James
Morning to you jerk, I said irritated by his presence.
Just try to be nice," he said and smirk.
To hell be with you and your greetings, I said and entered the company leaving him outside, I head straight to my boss office.
I knock on the door and entered, James also entered with me while I roll my eyes.
Mr James"Good morning, our boss greeted while I sneered.
Morning sir" he said
Both James and our boss Daniel are close
Jasmine you're here", he snorted back at me, it was totally obvious today is not going to favor me.
So about the project" your idea mrs jasmine, am sorry to say the company thought about it, but it Worth pursuing.
So on account of this mr James idea best suit the company objectives, and for that he has been promoted" he said while James chuckle.
God , I hate it when he does that
I understand sir", I said and left his f**cking office, and slammed the door at him.
Sh*t I said depressed
That son of a goat, I can't believe he got promoted.
My promotion! My promotion! I said crying
I went to my office, sat on the Chair and put my head on the table, feeling dejected. I work so hard for this.
Did you hear, Mr James is holding a party for the planing and strategic department of his promotion, some girls said as the walked by.
Party" what's the big deal about it? It's not like they haven't been to one before.
Jas! Vivian barge in and jumped on me
Vivian is my coworker
"Are you coming to James party?" She asked
No" I said , why?she asked, is there any reason I have to be there? I asked.
Yes if you don't go that means you aren't happy your coworker got promoted and not you", she said.
Well, am not happy I said and brought out my phone.
But if anything happens to James you'll be the first person they'll suspect" she said. Well she's actually making sense.
I will come along", I said
Okay she said and left.
After work, both I and Vivian went to where James was having his celebration, I heard he booked the whole restaurant for them.
We arrive at the event, I sat down the same table with James. I have no choice because other tables were already occupied.
Jasmine", I wasn't expecting you to come, he blurted out.
It's not like I have a choice" I murmured" congratulations on becoming the director of the department", I said with a fake smile.
Can't you try harder? It's obvious that you're faking it, he said while I hissed.
Jerk" I murmured, at least you accepted that am your boss, he said
with a wicked grin. A total bas**d , I wish I could slap his stupid face but I can't he's my boss now.
Of course I said and drank the glass of water before me.
Hmm! Mr James hope you won't forget the time we spent together right? Vivian said smiling stupidly.
Of course not, he replied back with a smile.
What a jerk"I thought, I stood up and went to the restroom.
I can't stand that stupid jerk, I don't know why I hate him. I wash my hands and got out of the restroom.
Aren't you happy I got promoted" someone said behind my back, which startled me.
I turned back to him with a frown face, you must be feeling yourself" I said.
Of course, I got promoted and I'm your boss", he said. Stop fooling yourself jerk. If I wanted I known the way to get myself promoted. So stop being full of yourself bastard, I said.
You know, I hate it when you say these harsh words to me, he said.
What" Jerk, bastard, bitch? I asked
Excuse me", I said about to leave but got pinned to the wall.
What......are............ You...... doing? I asked breathing heavily.
" I told you to stop calling me that, I know a perfect way to make you pay, he said and open the restroom door. pushed me inside as he also entered and locked the door.