Tempting The Boss

a sharp chime interrupted her thoughts. A notification on

Meeting N

ped as she cl

notepad and step into

eeting, no pleasantries-ju

ide his office. He was already seated, typing away on his sleek

, without missing a beat.

her cheek, forcing a neutra

if amused by her defiance, but

the notepad. "What do y

back. "I demand efficiency. Precision. Disc

ge to point out how condescending he sounde

nswer. No excuses. And most importantly-" He leaned forward slightly, his

quickening at the sheer author

at his lips. "Good

elf for what th

n the last. Isabella scribbled furiously, barely keeping up with the pace of his clipped, a

asked, lifting he

on her for a moment longer

eave, but his voice sto

s Ca

ned bac

om her. "Let's get one thing clear-you may work for me, but i

s scent-a mix of cedar and something un

eling herself. "Crystal

epened. "Goo

the feeling that she had just stepped into somet

d worked for difficult bosses before, but Alexander Blackwood was somethin

zed. Another

: Urgen

y reports on my desk within the

email and gathering the reports.