Love in the boardroom.

mber the last time she had drunk so much. But as she sat up in bed and rubbed her eyes, she felt a sense of excitement and anticipat

sense of determination and purpose. She was going to make this deal happe

s ever. Their eyes met, and Sophia felt a spark of electricity run through her body. She knew that

r and discuss the potential merger between their companies. As she approached his desk, she couldn't hel

e sending shivers down her spine. "I trust you're

e embarrassed. "Yes, thank you.

od. Because I have a proposal for you, Sophia.

ng his fingers together. "As you know, our companies have been discussing

agree. I think our companies woul

t. "I'm glad you think so, Sophia. Because I'm

"I want you to come work for me, Sophia. As my right-hand woman, you'l

nd reeling. "Work for you? B

ng to make it worth your while, Sophia. I'll give you a generous compensation package, and a

e had never thought about working for someone else, but the prospe

ny?" she asked, her voic

re of it, Sophia. I'll make sure it's taken

thy dose of fear. She was scared of the unknown, but she was also excite

ink about it," she said

hers. "I understand. But don't take to

as going to make a decision, and she was going to make it soon. Beca

it was an opportunity she couldn't afford to miss. She thought about her company, and how it would be taken care of. She thought ab

er decision. She picked up the phone and dialed

ophia. I've mad

oth and confident. "An

r heart pounding in her chest

ng shivers down her spine. "I knew you'd s

was taking a risk, but she was also taking a chance on something big. And she

rking with Xander, and she was going to be a part of something big. She was excited, but she was also scare

going to prove to herself and everyone else that she was capable of great things. She walked out of the office building

re for her new role at Thompson Industries. She was excited to start working with

and made her way to the Thompson Industries headquarters. As she walked into the building, she was

smiling. "Welcome to Thompson I

excitement and nervousness. "Thank yo

's get you settled in, and then we'll have a mee

el a sense of awe at the luxurious surroundings. The office was sleek a

eam, including Xander's assistant, Rachel, and several other executives. They al

ous and well-appointed. She spent the rest of the day getting settled

n and accomplishment. She had survived her first day at Thomps

Xander and how much she enjoyed working with him. She was grateful for the opp

ld have imagined. She was about to become embroiled in a web of intrigue a

rt of the Thompson Industries team, and sh