The Billionaire's Secret Proposal

eetings, presentations, and the sudden, overwhelming responsibility that had been thrust upon her. What was supposed to be a monumenta

rated into the team immediately, as if she were already an expert in their intricate corporate culture. As much as she admired Caldwell Enter

posals with a team of senior architects and engineers. But the moment she had been dreadin

her heart raced. The memory of Leo's penetrating gaze, the sharpness of his words, was still fresh in her mind. She had to be perfect.

n as the sound echoed down the hall. A moment passed befo

me

focus fixed on the tablet in front of him. The room was the same as it had been when they f

aze assessing. There was no warmth in it, only the c

y hint of familiarity. "I want an update. Ho

tial concepts for the headquarters project. The team is on track to meet the deadline for the first set of plans. However, I bel

rds. His eyes were unreadable, but the silence in t

sults, Olivia. This project is critical to my vision for Caldwell Enterprises. It's not just about

eliver something perfect-it was the weight of responsibility for representing *h

voice steady, her mind pushing aside any doubt. She

morrow to review the progress. I expect you to be there, Olivia, and to

he could feel the weight of his expectations like a heavy mantle settling on her shoulders. But

is ready," Olivia replied

cessary, as if he were testing her. Finally, he looked down at the tablet on his desk, sign

tension between them-something unspoken, yet undeniable. She had already noticed the way he observed her, the intensity in his gaze whe

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construction site, her pulse still racing. The project was in its early stages, but the sheer scale of it was awe-

hem a pep talk. The pressure was high, but Olivia wasn't about to let t

out of place amid the chaos of the construction site, but it was clear that nothing would make him break his composed exterio

got," he said, his vo

he design, addressing the environmental factors, and outlining their innovative ideas. Leo listened carefully, his sharp e

final stage of the pre

echoing in the cavernous space. "It's...

ed criticism, but there was something in the way he said it tha

r voice steady but the tension

om seemed to shrink. His eyes held hers with

ke a statement. A statement of power. It needs to reflect Caldwell Enterprises. You've

al. But instead of retreating into herself, something inside her spar

lled with the resolve that had gotten her this far. "I'll revise

the tension had built, it seemed to dissipate. He gave a slight nod, thoug

e turning and walking away, his f

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nto fists at her sides, the sting of Leo's critique still sharp, but she couldn't

sions. The pressure was mounting, but Olivia had never been one to shy

f Leo one more time. He was standing by the elevator, staring out at the cit

clarity on what he was truly looking for. But something stopped her. The way he

rd the exit. She had a job to do, a