Seducing the billionaire CEO

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My hands instinctively slid into the pockets of my jacket as I paused at the final step, glancing back at the looming

more than just a classmate to my mother; she was practically family. Back in their younger years, they did everything together-parties, char

om's care, but she also made sure Mom got the best treatment the hospital could offer, even bendi

r decided to complicate my life by marrying his second wife. But that'

t, it was severe typhoid that wouldn't let go, then one mysterious ailment after another. By the time I turned eleven, my father-overw

the first place, calling her all kinds of names I won't repeat. No one offered help. Not a single dime. So, at the tender age of eleven, I had

education feels like a distant dream-a luxury I can't afford. Every penny goes to my mom's health insurance and the bil

me. "Gosh, I have to be at work before 6:00!" I muttered under my breath, scanning the street for

led into the seat. "Good evening, sir,"

driver asked politely, his calm deme

ied, leaning back against the hea

ening shift there, serving drinks and wiping tables for four hours straight. My mornings were spent as a delivery girl, weaving thr

ow, watching the city blur past. The hum of the car's engine was oddly

to survive and take care of my mom," I wh

paid the driver quickly and stepped out, bracing myself for another night of work. The b

ould. F

Dam

he floor-to-ceiling windows. The setting sun painted the city in hues of gold

page. The figures didn't add up-again. My jaw tightened as I slammed the folder

re one of my junior executives walked in. His face was a mix

ice trembling slightly, "about th

row, waiting for

t in the preliminary calculations," he stam

alm. "Let me guess. You forgot to cross-check wit

ence snap. I leaned forward,

ome college internship where errors are shrugged off. Every number on that sheet represents a re

. I sighed and leaned back in my chair, running a hand

ant, Lila, spoke. "Damon, you have

ck," I repl

asperation. "You've already rescheduled twice. The

ew she was right. "Fine. Get them

alued her. Unlike most people around me, Li

as the lights began to flicker to life. This was my empire

ng on top of the mess of files. A meaningless event, but one I couldn't skip. The

Masks. Nothing but a thin veneer

for the call. Tonight would be just another nigh