THE UNEXPECTED HEART

ars, chattering pedestrians, and the distant sound of construction. In the heart of this urban jungle, the headquarters of Sterling Enterprises stood tall, a symbo

er heart racing. Dressed in a crisp white blouse and a navy pencil skirt, she clutched her portfolio tightly, her fingers trembling slightl

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ever stood as in her ways rather they tried every possible ways to support her. Her elder sister was always supportive in ways she could while the youngest of them, her younger brother encouraged her as well. Seeing all of this happening Mia made up her mind to make her family more happier than ever. She had spent countle

felt like an outsider, a small fish in a vast ocean. What if she didn't belong here? What if she failed? Shaking off the negative thoug

company and headed it well along with his personal business. At thirty-five, he had secretly built an empire which he handled annonymously but his reputation for being a hard-nosed leader preceded him. Wit

ile others claimed he was simply misunderstood. As she prepared to meet him, she couldn't help but wonder which version o

ent and anxiety. She had come for an interview for an entry-level posi

urned to see a well-dressed executive approa

er voice steady despite the

toward the elevators. "Mr. Sterl

't help but wonder what Maxwell Sterling wanted with her. Was it a good sign or a bad one? The elevator hummed

dows offered a breathtaking view of the city below, the skyline a jagged silhouette against the morning

success. A large conference table sat in the center, surrounded by high-backed chairs that seemed to whisper of important d

oice deep and commanding. "I'v

roat. "Thank you, sir. I'm ex

ze. She could sense the power he exuded, a mix of confidence and authority that both intimidated and intrigued her. "I don't u

true, but it also felt like a daunting c

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bout her. Perhaps it was her tenacity, or the way she held herself despite the nerves bubbling beneath the surface. He had built his empire on recogn

ile playing on his lips. "Let's se

little did she know that this was just the beginning of a tumultuous journey filled with