ATTRACTED

d Industries. While the underlying tension between her and Alexander remained a constant sour

s coworkers eyed her with thinly veiled disdain, resentful of the close relationship she shared with the CEO

ation, always striving to exceed expectations. Her attention to detail and organizational prowess quickly became the stuff o

inging off the hook as she tried to placate a high-strung client. Just as she was about

l right out here?" he asked, his de

eturned her gaze to her computer screen. "Everything is under co

before him. "I see." He glanced at the client's frantic pho

he tried to compose a reassuring email. "Yes, sir. They

ly placed his hand on her arm, effectively silencing her. Mia felt a jolt of

ld," he said, his voice low an

presence quickly quelling the client's frantic demands. She found herself completely captivated by

fused with a subtle warmth. "You're doing an excellent job, Miss Summerfield. Don't let

eks flushing with a subtle heat. "Thank you, Mr

s. "Keep up the good work." With that, he retreated back to his o

dismissive, began to regard her with a newfound respect. Word of her competence and dedication had clear

eractions remained strictly professional, with no hint of the underlying tension that still simmered beneath the surface. Yet Mia couldn't

y, Alexander emerged from his office, his suit jacket

resence. "Just finishing up a few last-minute tasks, sir. I

y that made Mia's pulse quicken. "Excellent. You've

d down the fluttering feeling in her chest. "Thank you, Mr. B

e tinged with a hint of approval. "I've noticed the way your colleagues ha

eye contact, suddenly acutely aware of the intimacy of the moment.

unwavering. "Keep up the good work, Miss Summerfield. I

, her mind racing. She couldn't help but feel a surge of pride at his words, but the

much into the interaction. She knew better than to allow her hopes to soar, to entertain the i

mind, savoring the warmth in Alexander's gaze and the subtle shift in his demeanor. P

us that night? His he trying or preten