Seduced Into the Boss's Service

ed up the phone, tucking her long, thick, golden curls behind her ears because her hair

n working all day, seeing so many guests in the f

m a headache, which made her day more miserable to be honest, and today wasn't supposed to

up on another rude caller for the tenth time t

den locks that fell to her shoulders concealing her heart shaped face. She got her fa

ts into her bed at night and cries herself to sleep because she misses them so terribly and wishes they woul

deep breath before picking up the phone from the landline and placing it close to her ear.

ompany. I'd like to speak with Mr. Teren

ive me a moment to check if he'

d a reply a few minutes later, in

logize, sir, but Mr. Terence is currently in

expect him to be free?" Dr Wayne asked and Annette hesitated s

h uncertainty, her tone reflecting her doubts ab

es?" Dr. Wayn

give him a call back in thir

e call. Annette let out a sigh and jotted down his n

t. She sighed, reflecting on her short time as a receptionist – a role she already despised. She had secured the job thanks to her fat

nette still struggled to grasp t

ns as a business analyst after graduating college the previous year. Memories of her recent struggles,

d herself compelled to seek help from Mr. Terrence, the Manager of Hudson's Empire

up early and enjoying a peaceful evening at home. The thought of relaxing in the comfort of her

t her attention. To her surprise, it was her friend George from the records de

heerfully as he strolled over to her desk

d, her gaze returning to her computer screen. Aside from Jane, her closest friend

reminder of Annette's late brother, Adam, who pass

doctors' grim predictions, her parents devoted themselve

ace her brother, he certainly

eals or movies at the cinema twice a week, becoming a true blessing

set this whole building ablaze?" George

shooting him a stern look that only

to lunch today," he assured, striding past her table a

her words reached him at his cubicle. Just as she was abou

a voice, sending a

ld greeting, he made no effort to provide a proper introduction, simply striding past the receptionist's desk

his intrusion into the conference room. "Excuse me, sir! You can't g

ressive 6 feet 10 inches, he possessed a striking dark complexion and an arresting handsomeness. It

sly stared at the man. As her gaze met his, an intense, painful flutter surged

nd golden, their depths shrouded in mystery. They see

se came effortlessly, his captivating presence and stunning app

allure of his cologne, she resisted succumbing to teenage infatuation. Memories of college had tau

the intensity of his dark golden eyes, before quickly avert

ength, and delicate earrings adorned his ears. The curve of his lips sent

to reality, flushing with embarrassment as the real

lf, briefly diverting her gaze before lifting

someone's office without an introductio

. "And what is so amusing?" she countered, arms crossing defensively. "I'm merely

s tongue like warm butter, sending a shiver down her spine. She ne

me. Don't wear it out," she retorte

one. While you were admiring me, I've been engaging in conversation with you for the past

pen up and swallow her so she could be sp

er hand tightening at her side

smirk. "I'm quite flattered. A beautiful woman like yo

ngered on Annette's golden hair, marveling at its beauty. H

rmly, "Sir, I'm still waiting for you to i

in his voice, "And if I choose not

s resolve strengthened. "As

back to her table to make the call. But to her surprise, by the time

ing job loss because of the mysterious disappearance of the man. Perhaps pre

s card lay there, piquing her curiosity. Unable to resist, she picked it up and examined it closely. The card bor

s about the perils of speaking without caution flooded her mind. Was this the kind of trouble her mother had forese

t was Jane, her co-worker and closest friend. Jane had a habit of seek

ven't you? The CEO!" Jane whispered in amazement. His unexpected retu

Annette questioned, a quiv

ked? You're as white as a sheet," Jane as

king eyes with her friend whose expression was a mix of bewilderme

appened?" Jane asked, t

dent as she ran her hands through her hair, releasing it from its ponytail. S

er mind, Annette finally began to feel reassured. She retur

of a throat clearing. She looked up and saw none other than the CEO—th

able termination letter loomed large in her mind. Annette's eyes locked onto hi

l inquiry was, "How many clients ha

e playful one he had before. Now, an aura of superi

unintimidated, her own stubbornnes

e to explain," she interjected

force, as none of his employees across any co

their preferred modes of address,

e prompted, raising an eyebr

incident this morning isn't sufficient grounds for termination." She shook her head, her determination evident. "No, I mean, you could have been a potential thr

n. "You can't dismiss me so abruptly, Mr. Hudson. This job i

g you can do, you're begging means nothing to me" His tone and expression suggested he found her c

specially given the challenges she faced with raising her sister. To be able to prov

ly need this job, I will do anything"

being paid?" He asked his

his line of questioning. She had been employed for nearly a mon

ou wouldn't even have to work anymore." His eyes remained fixed on her, waiting for her reaction. He observed he

ent? A car? Excuse me, but what are you talking about?" She s

em, his cologne enveloping her. Her mind raced with thoughts a

g her cheek. "I want you to be my companion," he w

speechless. "I... I'm having trouble understanding

Oh, come now, Miss Zachary. You're a smart w

ut I must clarify that I am not involved

an like you needs to use all her assets to get

tte. She held her ground. "I reject your propo

ut the job, my address is at your disposal, Annette Zachary. The decision is yours." With a swift

her chair, her mind racing. The gravity of the situation was over

had warned Annette about the CEO's

was inconceivable. Her self-respect was non-negotiab