The CEO's mystery heir

rk, Rose decides to give a little boos

s the choice of an appropriate top. It isn't that she wanted to impress others. She just

d, she makes her selection the moment he

tle under two months at Xander. Not wanting to pick fights during t

ne look at herself in the mirror, and pleased with the ove

e is having with Maya. Seeing her chat fill up with the funny and a

stepping towards her desk, t

meeting, Rose quickly checks Alec's emails and updates his sc

knocks on the dragon's door she is gr

rves, Rose fin

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even refusing all meals on their long flight back home. Feeling a pinch in his heart he also hadn't eaten. Though he felt his hunger hit him hard when he saw her biting into some choco

art never allowed that. He had seen her soft side in her dealing with others. Always the first to offer help. Always the o

is unsure if he should try to be extra nice or extra firm with her from now on. He does

of his will appear that morning til

up at her. Seeing him busy, Rose also stays quiet and does not greet him. Keeping her iPad

t hits him, he stops typing and closes his eyes for a moment. Cursing the damned smell of fresh roses, he tries to remember what his last thoug

ry smile crosses his face. Quickly covering it up he instructs her to take a seat a

eel you are ready to handle additional responsibilities here at Xander. But

, instead of directly ordering her around. He wanted t

o proceeding with caution Rose asks, "Thank you for cons

under 30. They have expressed interest in working with our events division at Xander in planning and execution of this and I have agreed to it. This

directly work with Eric's team for this to do all of the groundwork, it will be the job of the Project Manager to ensure everyone is sti

n look good on her resume when she starts appearing for interviews. However, there is sl

ne by her. The event, after all, will be attended by all the top entrepreneurs and

is happy that not only would she be working with people she is most fond of but in her role

others on her role in the event, Rose sees the excited look on Sarah

Sarah both agree with the suggestion since they have both been on it due to some previous work meetings or events. However,

the room to head to his next meeting, the rest stay ba

ah. She definitely sees the spark between them but unlike Sarah teasi

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tanding by the car. Thankfully, no awkward car rides for them today. However, Alec still sends heat to her face wh

on their phones. Alec on work phone calls

els. Alighting the stairs, Rose grasps it is a massive luxury yacht and thus a perfect venue for the event. Not only would it be able to have

s, several private meeting rooms, hot tubs, the swimming pool, and a large open kitchen. Moving acr

red but excited about her assignment. Pointedly looking at her high heels before l

ke a little break by the deck here." Though spoken in a professional yet slightly friendly

ose instantly agrees, "Sure.

. His Rose smiles at him. Although it isn't as bright as the ones h

th Alec before introducing himself to Rose. Soon she sees a server walk them with a tray laden with tall glasses of beautifully garnished iced te

down a few more servings in her mouth. Lost in the taste of the mind blowing food, Rose suddenly realizes how h

eart to ask her to have lunch with him one m

they would like to stay back for lunch. Alec stays quiet for a mome

irmative. "I don't mind if you have t

anager. "Please go ahead and set the table near the pool. And tell the chef we would li

e asks, "If I am not wrong, you a

n surprised,

anager accordingl

asks him, "How do you always k

I remember overhearing you say this to someone. Incidentally, my mot

little thing about her in terms of prefer

he asks her, "Have ever you traveled on a yac

uch about it. But this one seemed to be bigger than most others parked at the dock an

his face, he says, "You are righ

l in the conversation. As Alec turns to look at Rose he f

don't like the sea and hence y

t equally fortunate to get access or time fo

the truth was, he had paid for it with the money he had made through deals secured by him. And he had used this to mak

t you came here with me. I am fortunate I get to

deck he asks her, "Rea

r to a table that is alread

Rose responding to his little questions about her food preferen

sortment of desserts arrives at the table. With the chef joining th

eating her like a normal human, she starts to enjoy herself. It

members the bet she had with Sarah. As she looks up to check out Alec's face she is surpr

Rose feels happy