The Billionaire's Secret Proposal

keys of her laptop. The sunlight filtering through the window cast long shadows across the cluttered office, but s

ce she had sent her portfolio to Caldwell Enterprises. The opportunity to work with Leo Caldwell's company, the o

desk broke her concentration. Her heart skip

red, trying to keep the ex

orm you that Mr. Caldwell would like to meet with you regardin

ght. She had made i

ce steady despite the thumping of

with wide eyes. She was in. She had the chance to prove hers

, Caldwell Enterprises, was a titan in real estate and tech innovation. His name was synonymous with success-and with ruthless ambition. The stories about him were legendary

succeed, she had to be

frayed mess of excitement and anxiety, but she knew

ia had collected herself. The polished marble floors and pristine modern decor only heightened her sense of unea

coiled hair, met her at the lobby. "Mr. Cal

der what Leo Caldwell was really like. She had heard the rumors, the whispers of his brilliance and his unyielding personality. Some

rridor, and they stopped in fr

said, her voice soft

-ceiling windows that overlooked the city skyline. The walls were adorned with minimalist art, and sleek furniture gave the

Cald

looked custom-made to fit his broad shoulders and narrow waist. He exuded power and control, and y

voice low and commanding.

is moment, but standing before him now, she felt a little unmoored. He didn't ri

ed, taking the seat. She kept her hands in her lap, try

quiet intensity. "I've reviewed

pression neutral. "Thank you. I've always prided myself on creat

ou'll be working on the headquarters project. It's a high-stakes venture-one that wi

ad hoped for, and yet, the weight of t

I won't disappoint you," Ol

But I don't believe in giving anyone an easy ride. You'll need to pr

vements of his fingers. "Here are the preliminary sketches for the headquarters building.

uristic, but it lacked the kind of personality that could make a building truly s

is needs to reflect not just the company's innovation, but its humanity. I would suggest incorporating elements that soften the sharp edges-the g

nge her. But Leo Caldwell was watching her wit

his voice surprisingly a

detail. There were no interruptions, no condescension, just a quiet professionalism that felt both intimidating and inspiring.

hers. "But I don't just need someone who can design a building. I need so

uncertainty. "What exactly

ill be times when it seems like everything is falling apart. And I'll expect you to r

aware of the reputation he held. But something in his words,

Olivia said firmly,

oment, as though he was measuring her,

'll start tomorrow. T

ll racing with the weight of the co

l need to be more than just an architect for this project. I expect you to be

er uneasy. There was a darkness behind his words that she co

" she said, tur

opportunity of a lifetime. But what kind of game was Leo Caldwell playing? And more