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2024-10-29 19:42:56Jane Duncan's POV
I sighed in my seat and placed my hand on the desk in front of me for the tenth time today. It was hard for me to believe that I'd actually gotten this job. It was Monday morning already and I was sitting in front of my desk.
Have you ever dreamed of something so bad and then when you finally have it you find it so hard to believe that YEAH I FINALLY DID IT? Well if you have then you should probably understand me right? I feel like I'm in some sort of dream and that very soon something is going to wake me up from that dream.I touched the desk again to make sure I wasn't dreaming."When are gonna stop groping that desk woman?" Justin appeared suddenly and startled me. I quickly removed my hand from the desk and turned my chair to face him."Eww, that's disgusting Justin. I wasn't doing anything you know. I-I was checking, you know checking the type of wood used for the desk. Yes, that's what I was doing!"He bursts into laughter and this draws Matilda's attention to us. Matilda is Justin's friend and also a writer here."Hey, guys what's going on?""You won't believe it when I tell you.....""OH SHUT UP" I shouted interrupting him while covering his mouth with my hand. He tried to remove my hand but my grip was too strong that his last resort was to use his tongue to lick my palm. I flinched and quickly remove my hand."Ugh, you're so disgusting, Justin!""Oh let's not pretend sugar I know you liked it" This guy had a big ego for that small head of his."So will anyone tell me what's going on here at all?" Matilda whined and I immediately remembered that she was standing here with us."Oh, nothing is going on. It's Justin being a jerk as usual." I said pushing him to leave. He laughed at the futile attempt of pushing him and finally decided to leave.As soon as he left, the speakers in the workstation came to live and an announcement was given for all subordinates and supervisors to move to Conference room two. When Matilda and I reached there, all the seats at the back were already filled so we sat in front. The room I could tell was designed for meetings with workers because it didn't really look like a conference room but a lecture hall.Justin appeared out of nowhere again and took the empty seat next to me. I didn't know how he suddenly appeared like that.Five minutes later, Mr Anderson walked in with Miss Mallory and the other managers. I was unable to stop myself from taking a closer look at his profile. His hair was short and had a few curls in them. It looked soft and so black that one would think he dyed it but somehow I knew he wasn't the kind of person doesn't who'd waste time on such things.His face was equally perfect. From his eyes to his nose and to his lips. Oh his lips, how wonderful they looked, so full and kissable that I wondered how it would feel like to press my lips on his...OUCH! Justin pinched my arm so hard, interrupting my sinful thoughts."Why did you do that?""Why wouldn't I do that when you were stripping him naked with your eyes? I can't believe you. First, it was your table and now it's your superior" He whispered into my ear and a blush made its way to my cheeksMatilda giggled from beside me and I buried my head in my hands. SOMEBODY MIGHT AS WELL KILL ME ALREADY."Looks like somebody is crushing on someone here," she said in a sing-song voice."Uh, so not true.""Okay says the one who was checking him out"I'm about to reply to her but Mr Anderson clears his throat gaining everyone's attention."Good afternoon everyone. I know you're all wondering why we're gathered here today. Well, I assure you that it's for a good cause so no need to shake with fear or start worrying about how you're gonna feed your kids."Everyone laughed at his joke except me because I was too mesmerized by the smile on his face showing his perfectly white teeth. It was my first time seeing him smile and I already to see more of it.He continued with his speech." The reason why we are all gathered here today is to introduce our new CEO for the France Publishing Company. He will be taking over as of today due to the former CEO's sudden retirement. Ladies and Gentlemen let us welcome our new CEO, Mr Richard France."As soon as he ended his speech a tall man wearing a dark blue suit entered the room and I felt my heart drop into my stomach as soon as I saw his face.OF ALL THE PEOPLE IN THE WORLD WHY HIM?Related chapters
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Jane Duncan's POV I was sitting in front of my desk and I couldn't stop myself from staring at the door thinking that sooner or later someone was going to batch in here and tell me that I'd been fired on my first day.It would be..."BOO!!""AAH" I suddenly screamed when someone sneaked up on me. I turned around and was not surprised it was Justin."Really? Don't you have work to do or what." I yelled, glaring at him. If looks could kill he would be six feet in the ground right now."Nope" he said with a smirk dragging the "p". "You know I have all the time in the world for you babe".I felt the urge to vomit when he said that. It wasn't that he wasn't handsome or attractive but I just couldn't see him in that way. Whenever I thought of me and him having that kind of relationship, I just feltl like throwing up.I guess that's why I'm immuned to his flirting and charms and I also knew he was just joking with me."So have you heard anything juicy about the new boss?" I asked him, hoping
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Jane Duncan's POV "Really, that's why you called me?" I said, relieved."Of course that's why I called you. Is there any other particular reason why I should call you?""No! there's no reason. Don't listen to me. I say meaningless things sometimes haha.""Okay" She picked up the folder from her desk and placed it on my lap."Go through and write down the parts that need adjustments. Can I get it back by tomorrow at ten?"Tomorrow at ten! This thing has about 200 pages. Do I look like a robot?"Uhm sure"I say reluctantly. Damn that Justin I'm gonna kill him. (obviously doesn't want to do the task)"Don't worry rest assured you'll be highly compensated for this task.""Really?"(her mind's screaming money)"Yes Miss Duncan. I assure you it will be a hefty amount""Okay I'll submit it to you tomorrow at ten, no I think seven would be better so you can go through the pages I'll revise." (enthusiastic to finish the task)"You sure you can finish it before tomorrow?" Miss Mallory questioned
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Jane Duncan's POV I checked the watch on my wrist and it was exactly five o’clock meaning I’d been here for almost an hour now. Beads of sweat continued to effortlessly glide down the body. There was an air conditioner in the room but I was still soaked with sweat from head to toe. I was going to lose my job. I continued to cast my eyes to the floor since the man who was going to fire me was staring at me with so much anger in his eyes that I wanted to dig the ground and bury myself. He cleared his throat and stood in front of me. “I’m not going to fire you” WHAT! Did I hear him right? Is this guy in his right mind? “I can assure you that there is nothing wrong with my mind." Damn, why did I say my thoughts. "I'm sorry I didn't mean to say that. It's just that I say shit when I'm nervous. I obvoiusly wasn't trying to insult you. Okay so maybe I did insult you but It wasn't on purpose. Ugh I probably should stop talking now." "To make myself clear to you I'm not firing you now b
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Jane Duncan's POV "Why are you here Collins?" I hissed at him while blocking the door before He could enter. He hadn't changed a bit. It felt like yesterday since I last saw him. His hair has been pulled back as always making him look even more beautiful than he already is. If I didn't know him I would think he didn't eat from how lean he is. "Not even a Hi. It's been like six months since we last saw each other and the first thing you ask me is 'why am I here?'. Seriously Jane I didn't think you could get any colder." He puts his hand on the door revealing the heartbeat tattoo on his upper arm. I remembered when he first got it, it held so many memories. Memories that I desperately wanted to forget. "If you came here to insult me then you might as well leave because I don't have time for this." I tried to close the door but He forcefully pushed his way in and sat in the only armchair I had which was about seven years old now. "What do you want Collins? Just say what you want to
Chained to you Author's Note
Hi Lovely Readers,I'm Magdalene and I'm so grateful to y'all for reading this book. Honestly I'm super excited about this book because it's my first.Note! I'm not an english student or someone who has studied anything on how to write. I'm just a young adult who loves to write and wishes to get her book out there. And I know I cannot achieve this dream without my lovely readers. Please do help me get this book out there by rating and commenting on this book. You can also help me out by giving out gems to this book so I can make it to the NEW BOOKS GEM RANK.This really helps get more readers to this book which eventually motivates me to write more.Don't forget to leave your review of this book in the mobile app.THANK YOU!
Chained to you CH 9
Brrring! brring!Ugh I hate this sound! Just stop already I want to go back to sleep.I stretched my hands and knocked the damn thing of the table.I'm exhausted!I just woke up and I'm already tired. I couldn't sleep because I'd been thinking about my encounter with Collin. I'd laid awake on my bed, eyes open looking at the ceiling, thinking about what I'd done to deserve this.I knew Collin, how persistant he was. That's what made me fall in love with him then. Once he set his eyes on something, he never gave up on it until he got it. And I'm scared that he'll trap me in cage again. The cage that I'd thought I rid of.Seriously I thought I wouldn't see him again but I guess things don't always go the way you want them to.Ugh I need to get up for work.My room's a mess as usual. I take my bath and put on a button-front mock neck sleeve dress with a black flat shoe.I poke my head outside to check the corridor before going out. I absolutely don't want to talk to Mrs. Hamilton this mo
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Today I found a folder on my desk. I was assigned my first official work today and I'm super hyped about it. I have to do my best.Since I'm new here and I don't have much experience, I was surprised when I was assigned to write an article for the best selling magazine in the company, The Insider.I've read it once when I was still in college and I found it really intriguing. It contained a lot of stuffs about society and it's norms, youth empowerment and also critical issues that needed to brought out.When I opened the folder, I couldn't contain my excitement. It was like a dream come true for me. If I could scream my lungs out I would but I probably that want to end up in a psychiatric hospital.Although I'm excited about it, I'm also pretty scared too. What if I don't meet their expectations? What if I'm unable to do it right? What if I mess things up?All these questions run inside my head as I sit in front of my desk.I barely see Justin sit next to me if not for the squeaking
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Mr France returned to work the following day looking like he had just walked off a runway. Not only his presence surprised me but his clothes as well. It wasn't his usual dark blue suit but a flower-patterned shirt and tight jeans that showed his well-defined thighs. I had made it to the elevator when he entered the building, a pair of shades hiding his eyes which would still be puffy from all the crying he did yesterday. I entered the elevator with me and I had expected a 'good morning' thinking we'd gotten a little bit closer because of the events that happened the day before but none came my way. I cursed myself internally for thinking he would do such a thing. Even though he had been weak yesterday, he was still the self-centred and arrogant Mr France. I pressed the button to the last floor and anxiously waited for it to open because of the awkward atmosphere in the small space. Fortunately, a few seconds later I heard a 'ding' sound as the doors opened and I quickly rushed out.
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Life was a rollercoaster. Most often the unpredictable happens in our lives and we find ourselves thrown into a series of events that manifest significantly in our lives. An example of such an unpredictable event is the sight of Mr France sitting on my couch, watching television. I'd expected him to run out of my house the moment his eyes opened but not only did he eat the food I had prepared but he'd thanked me for it. Something I thought I would never hear him say. Maybe his father's death and his unstable emotions were bringing a side of him that no one knew or that he hid away.He hadn't cried since he woke up but looked sad, which was expected considering the present situation. He laughed at something funny on the screen. I turned to look at him, his face calm and relaxed but his teary eyes betrayed him. He wasn't okay but was trying desperately to keep it in, which worried me. He had to let it out!"Errr, are you okay?", shit, I shouldn't have phrased it like that. I mentally f
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We went through a great deal of trouble before we were finally able to carry the sleeping man into my apartment. The most painful part had been holding him up the stairs. We dropped him on the bed, not caring if he’d landed on it. My mind couldn’t process that because of how sore my ankles and arms were. “I have to go back to work. I have an article to finish. Do you have things to print, if so I could give an excuse for your disappearance.”, Justin said I remembered I hadn’t told him of what had happened on Friday. Clearing my throat, I uttered, “You don’t have to do that. I don’t work there any more” “Really? Did you move back to the workstation, or did you get fired?” “Don’t be dumb. Do you think I would be in that building if I had been fired.?” “Okay, so you’re moving back to the workstation?”, I rubbed my temple, “No, I’m not…” “Then where are you now?”, he interrupted me by asking. I glared at him and spat, “How can I tell you when you won’t let me finish speaking?” He r
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Mournful, was the atmosphere that greeted me when I entered the building. People weren't gossiping about what they'd done on the weekend, everyone looked sad and downcast, including Rosa, who seemed to have been zoned out because she didn't notice me. It surprised me how personal everyone had taken Mr Nathaniel France's death. It could be because he'd been so kind to his workers, or that he'd founded the company that had put money into their pockets. My heels clicked loudly on the floor as I exited the elevator and made my way to my new office. It had been cleaned, and new furniture had been added to it. I didn't dwell on it for too long because my mind was occupied with thoughts about Mr France. Was he alright? It had come out on the news that no one had heard of him since his father's passing on Saturday, and now it was Monday. I left my office and stood in front of his door. I wasn’t sure he was in there, but I had to check. I knocked it twice but received no response. After two m
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I rushed to him and cried out for help. Mr. France and Garry, who had been in the hallway also rushed to the room. Mr. France carried him from the floor and placed him in the couch while Garry called the ambulance. I let out a silent gasp when I saw the amount of blood coming out from his nose. Was he going to be alright? He had to be. Worried about his condition, I offered a silent prayer for him.A moment later, we heard a siren blurring in the distance. Paramedics checked his pulse and blood pressure, placed him in a stroller and carried him into the ambulance. Garry wanted to go with them, but Mr. France told him not to, so he didn't. Mr. France sat in his car and briefly looked at me, his eyes asking if I would be able to go alone. There was undeniable fear in his eyes, and he didn't try to conceal it. I nodded at him, assuring him that I had money on me, and he drove off, following the ambulance. I never knew I could communicate with someone without words until that moment when
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The old Mr. France was sitting in the couch wearing a bathroom rope, with an edition of The Insider in his hands as I entered the room. I looked at him, amazed by his presence. I'd always looked up to him when I was growing up, so it felt good to see him in person. He'd come from a poor home but managed to fulfil his dreams and make a life for himself despite the hate and discouragement, he received from his parents. Because he did not choose to become a doctor like they wanted him to. Now he looked very old and frail, a deep contrast to the devilishly handsome man I'd made my role model. Mr France sat on one of the chairs in the room. I did so too, but not before greeting the older man. He brought the magazine down, smiled and nodded at me. I squealed internally and smiled back at him. His smile dropped from his face when his eyes landed on his son, who looked at him with a frown. I got the chance to carefully looked at the older man and realized. “You're late.”, he simply stated, a
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I woke up the following morning to the sound of my phone ringing. I raised my myself from the bed and checked the time, it was thirty minutes to six. Who would call me on a Saturday, and that too at five thirty in the morning? I picked up my phone, and it was an unknown number. My thoughts wandered to the car that had followed me yesterday. Who was it? I doubted it was someone from my past. I turned off my phone and tossed it on my bed. I had changed a lot these past few years, it would be difficult for anyone I once knew to recognize. Maybe my mind had played games with me and the car wasn't even following. I said that to myself until I finally believed it and carried on with my weekend routine, which is sleeping until it's noon. Some hours later, a knock sounded on my door. It was light at first until the person began to pound on the door when I didn't respond. I got up from the bed and checked the time again, it was forty-five minutes past ten. I let out a yawn and walked to the
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PAST~SEVEN YEARS BEFORE PRESENTMy back was forcefully pushed to the wall, so I winced in pain. The bald man holding my neck sneered at me, a smirk on his face. I was taller than him, but he was strong, so strong that I could barely breathe. My hands tried to pry his off me, but it was no use. We were at the alley at the back of the bar, Alexandro visited with his men on every Friday. Today I had come with him. He'd told me I would finally be part of his family if I killed one of his men who had betrayed him. I'd refused to do it, and it led to this."What? Did you think I wasn't going to know it was you, bitch?", he pressed tighter, and I thought my neck was going to snap into two, but he let go off me. I fell to the ground, coughing as my throat burned. It would surely leave a mark there. My vision was blinded with tears because I knew he was going to kill me. Alexandro wasn't one to forgive. He didn't care your age or your status, all that mattered to him was that once you wronged
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"I want you to be my secretary.", I choked on my saliva and erupted into a fit of coughs as soon as the words left his mouth. My throat burned, and I hit on my chest so stop the coughs. I'd never experienced something like this before. Mr France did nothing to help, and I didn't expect much from him. After almost five minutes of me hitting my chest, I finally calmed down. He continued as if I'd not nearly died, "I'll have someone clean up the room, so you can move in as soon as possible. There are a lot of files you have to go through...", I cut me off before he said any more nonsense,"I didn't agree to it." He looked at me as if he'd grown two wings and said,"What do you mean by you've not agreed to it.", I shrank in my seat and couldn't look him in the eye because of how he was looking at me. It was like he was telling me there'd be major consequences if I didn't agree with him. "You asked me to be your secretary but I-I h-haven't s-said yes t-to t-that.", I stuttered. I didn't kn
