The unexpected heart

orking for someone like Maxwell Sterling? The stories she had heard about him echoed in her mind-his

ential beyond her resume, ignited a spark of determination within her. She had always been the under

traightened her posture, reminding herself that she was capable and deserving of this o

ted her said, a broad smile on his face. "You'

ed, her voice steady.

hter, and the sounds of the bustling streets seemed to pulse with energy. She

rling wouldn't be easy. The stories of his demanding nature and high standards loomed in her mind. Would she be able to

nd she was ready to embrace whatever came next. With her heart set on success, she w

Night at

up. It was late, and the office was quiet, save for the occasional sound of typing and the hum of the air conditioning

hing before the day ends. Sh looked back severally hoping to get pitied but no one seemed to care. "he is so mean

a and trying to make sense of the market trends. The stakes were high, and she felt the weight of expectations on

t if the investors didn't see the value in her analysis? What if Maxwell was disappo

his expression serious but not unkind. "Burning the midn

e everything is perfect for the meeting," she replied, f

d such from her. "You've put in a lot of effort, Mia. I've seen the progress you've made since

a flicker of encouragement. "Thanks, Maxw

d. I've been in your shoes before. Just focus on wha

l the pressure of his expectations. "What if I miss someth

now the answer, it's okay to admit it. Just be honest an

at ease. "I'll keep that in min

She reviewed her slides again, this time with a clearer mind. The data began to

her presentation. She saved her work and leaned back in her chair, a sense of

ts twinkling below. She felt a mix of excitement and anxiety about the upcoming meet

up her things and headed out, determined to ma

es care of anyone who offends him at the click of his hand. But seeing him being sweet and generous was pretty ama

ell happened to pass by at such cruci