ATTRACTED

the delicate balance between professionalism and the undeniable p

as a level of intimacy that left her feeling both exhilarated and unnerved. She found herself hyper-

their interactions focused solely on work matters. But there were moments - fleeting, yet electric

arefully constructed walls between them. There were times when she caught him watching her, his gaze intense and u

ting, Alexander strode in, his long strides effortlessly commanding the spac

and velvety. "I need those reports from the Shenz

ce steady despite the butterflies fluttering in

to block out the distracting sensation, focusing instead on the task at hand. But when she turned

seemed to stand still. Mia could feel the tension crackl

er murmured, his voice low and tinged

ackwood," she managed,

epped back, putting some much-needed distance between them. She busied herself with straighte

ter, the memory of Alexander's burning gaze seared into her consciousness. She found herself sneaking furtive glances in

, eager to escape the suffocating tension. But just as she was about

eld, a word, i

rned to face him, her palms suddenly

nference room. Mia could feel Alexander's gaze burning into her, and she wil

he asked, her voice betraying non

the urge to take a step back. "I couldn't help but

Mr. Blackwood, it won't happen again. I was simply t

"I see." He took another step forward, and Mia had to tilt her head back t

of the charge in the air between t

t a shiver run down her spine. "Good. I expect your full attention a

replied, her voice steady despit

ned and strode out of the conference room, leaving Mi

n between them. Alexander seemed perfectly in control, his professional demeanor never wavering. But Mia couldn't ignor

he couldn't afford to let her personal feelings jeopardize that. But with each passing day, it became increasingly diff

to stay focused, to prove her worth as an assistant and keep her emotions in check. No matter how tempting th

r fingers flying across the keyboard as she dove into her tasks. She woul