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merger documents in front of me, my mind kept drifting back to Ethan. His sudden

ost of my colleagues having already left. I gathered my things, shutting down my comput

cleaning staff. But when the door swung open, Ethan stood there, lean

e asked, a hint of a

er or what? Why would he stick around if he

." I touched the arranged books on my desk, trying to get distracted from his

wall, then back to me. "I was hoping

, my tone cool. I was determined not to let him get und

oor behind him. "You see, I've been thinking about the merger,

where this conversation w

rom me. The space felt too small with him in it, th

oice steady. "But it's also personal for me. I want to make sure i

"And how exactly do

rious. "I want you to work directl

, I wasn't sure I had heard him correctly. "Partner?"

er, combining our strengths to ensure it's a success. You know this company inside out,

me sort of joke. But Ethan was dead serious, his express

, shaking my head. "You're the CEO of

e said simply. "And because I want to prove

an I remembered; this was someone who seemed genuinely intent on making things righ

ing him. "What if I decide that worki

t your decision. But I'd be lying i

hat could significantly boost my career. But working closely with Ethan, sp

rupting my thoughts. I glanced at the screen and frowned.

e? There's something you ne

email. My inbox was flooded with messages, but

al Information Rega

ked on the email and opened the attach

ng - bleeding money, with several major projects on the brink of collapse. If the merger went through, it woul

nreadable. Did he know that I'd just seen the report? Had he been h

to be very careful about my next move. If I partnered with Ethan, I'd be

ia, I know we've had our differences, but I b

desire to trust him and the fear

r to my office burst open, and

is," she said, breathles

news alert, and my heart dr

CEO Ethan Cross Under

ormation. Ethan, standing mere inches from me, was no

expression darkening. In that moment, I realized that whatever decision I made