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Axel heard her light steps echoing in unison with Donald's as they approached the office. He stilled, trying to calm his pounding heart. Finally, he will see her again. He turned when they entered the office. His heart danced and the skies seemed to pour out a blissful melody from a heavenly choir.The eyes were the same. Intense, ocean eyes. The kind that would make him do anything just to keep looking into them. Donald had on a knowing look, then he cleared his throat. Axel pulled his eyes away from Claire's and looked at Donald in irritation."Sir, this is the new Personal Assistant."Axel gave him a curt nod. "I assume he told you about the terms of employment and probation?"Claire nodded and he narrowed his eyes at her. "Yes sir." She said quietly."So prove yourself useful." He turned to Donald. "Show her around the office. Get her desk in here and both of you report to me when you're done."Those ocean eyes flooded with anger. She made an impressive show of what Axel termed pr
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Lisa had not yet fully recovered from the embarrassment of the previous night. She had left the office to tell on Axel to his parents, hoping his father will stand against the thought of him having a Personal Assistant besides her. It was a very childish thing to do, and the consequences had not been worth the risk.She had not only been burned, she had left a very bad impression with the Chairman. All she could hope for now was Axel to come to his senses. She had watched from her friend's beauty salon, which overlooked the parking lot of Lyn Corporation, as Claire entered with Myla and Donald.Everyone seemed to like her. The thought made Lisa bitter. There was nothing so special about her. After all, she was one of New York's leading beauties. She could turn heads in a crowd, but so far she had only managed to turn all the wrong ones. She needed a plan, and fast.Her phone rang, and one of the staff there passed it to her."My nails are not yet dry," she yelled at her. "How do you e
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On hearing her voice, Axel turned. There was a big blotch on her blouse, where the coffee had poured, but even that slight imperfection made her look so beautiful. She took his breath away, so he turned back to the window. She walked up to them but spoke to Donald."Hey! You stayed out late. Did she keep you?" Claire wiggled her brows suggestively.Donald blushed. "Maybe," then winked. "The details will make you run from this room with your hands over your ears."Claire giggled. "Ew! You must have no work ethic, going off like that for a ride.""Ooohhhhh," it was Donald's turn to wiggle his brows. "Do you go on rides often?" Axel had not been paying attention to anything except the sound of her voice for a while, but his ears perked up when they heard Donald's question. Claire didn't know it yet, but whatever she said determined if she would still be found interesting in his eyes or not.Claire sighed. "Sadly, in my case, men prefer to run me over than take me on a ride."Donald didn
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Lisa stood by the hanger, trying to squelch her anxiety at the thought of facing Axel. She couldn't help it. Hearing that the file she had given up so much for was actually a fake had sent her teetering off the edge. On getting to the office and seeing Claire there after all her efforts to stop her, she just lost it.Lisa knew the only reason she still had her limbs intact was because she and Axel go way back. By now, his anger would have wiped her off the surface of the earth. Her hands began trembling when his car pulled up beside the private jet.Axel stepped out and halted when he saw her. His lips turned south."Hey." She called tentatively. He didn't smile. "Lisa. You have proven to be quite an inconvenience lately." She hung her head. "I'm so sorry, Ax. It's just been a tough time for me lately." She shot her head up and grabbed his hands. "One more chance. That's all I'm asking for. Please. Just give me one last chance."Axel gave her a long look. "One last chance?"She nodd
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"Call her." Donald said the second they landed. "Call her, or I'll toss you out of this plane window."The pilot was leaving his cabin when he heard the threat, and he gave Donald a plain look."Won't that be fun to watch. And even more fun to report."Donald narrowed his eyes at him. A thought had suddenly formed in his head, but he shook it to clear it. Still, the thought lingered and grew in his mind."Let's get going." Donald slapped Axel's shoulder. "We need some rest for tomorrow."Axel was smart enough to say nothing until they reached the car."Is there a particular reason you're acting strange, Donald?""Shut up, Ax."Axel raised a brow, but to his credit, he seemed to know something was going on, and he didn't say another word. Donald popped the trunk and slung in his luggage. He opened Axel's bag and took out the bug detecting device he always kept hidden in the suitcase's lining.Now Axel had both brows raised high enough, but Donald just ignored him and waited for the pil
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Lisa whistled as she drove all the way to work. She felt as if Christmas had come early, because she had a lot planned for Claire and she couldn't wait to dish out the treatment. She left for the office super early, about the time she usually woke up. She was pumped for the day and in very high spirits.When she arrived, she was surprised to see everyone already at their work stations. When did they all wake up? It was barely 9 am. She never got out of bed until sometime after 10 am. She would have to do better from today.Claire was already seated behind her desk, sorting through the mail. Lisa had to admit, she was a quick study. She had even gotten a hang of their filing system, as was obvious by the way she put everything in their place."Hey!" She yelled as soon as she was behind her and Claire jumped. "You should have been done with sorting mail by now!"Claire gave her a look but said nothing. Lisa desperately wanted to get a rise out of her, so she would have something to say
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When she got home that day, Claire thought she had conquered. Not speaking to Lisa was immature, but it had saved her from a fight she knew she couldn't have avoided with her running mouth. She even managed to cover a lot on the language textbook.Myla dropped her off as usual. In front of her apartment, she found a note slipped in beneath her door. She picked up the note gingerly and opened it as she crossed the threshold. The words stopped her cold."Found you, little sis."She dropped the note like one would burning coal, as though it scorched her fingers, but she couldn't unsee the message. The words were there, burned into her mind. How? How had she managed to find her so quickly?Her hands shook as she slid the deadbolt home and peeped outside through the half open curtains, one hand dialing Danielle's line. Her friend picked up immediately."You're home early." Her cheery voice came on the phone."Danielle."Claire knew she sounded frantic, and that Danielle would probably go in
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Claire couldn't have been happier to hear the familiar voice."Donald!"She sounded so relieved, that he picked up on it."Are you okay?"She shook her head, even as she responded with a quiet "yes". He snorted in disbelief."Sure. Anyway, I just really missed hearing that adorable voice of yours, and seeing that ugly mug of a face you got."Claire laughed. "And here I thought I was the prettier one."She switched the call to video and he immediately accepted the prompt."You didn't ask if I was dressed," Donald grinned into the camera.Claire rolled her eyes. "Why would you call me without clothes on?""Cause I'm hot?" He winked.Claire giggled. "I wonder what our boss would have to say about that if it happens.""Oh, I know." Donald shuddered. "I'll be impaled and my entire generation will be sentenced to life in the Arctic."Claire raised a brow. "Really?"Donald nodded and leaned in. "You're pale. Are you sure you're okay?"Claire nodded. "I just had a little scare when I got home
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Enchanting the Billionaire's Cold Heart EPILOGUE
“You're still watching that?"Claire looked behind her from where she was curled up like a ball on the sofa. Axel stood by the pillar, his hair dripping wet. He was barechested, and Claire had a full view of his godlike body. It was one she had worshipped the night before, and the memories flooded her head. She felt her face go hot.“Why not?" She blustered. "As much as I am concerned about the trend of animal abuse, I get a kick from watching you tell them off.”Axel scowled at her. "That's a very mean thing to say.” His face brightened instantly. "I'm not complaining, though. Why are you blushing?”Claire touched her red face. He was coming closer to peer at her curiously. She squeezed her eyes shut.“You should put some clothes on."Claire felt the sofa dip where he sat down beside her.“No." His breath tickled her face. “I would rather not." Claire rolled her eyes, but kept them closed. "Fine, whatever.”He grabbed her jaw and roughly pulled her against him. "Look at me.”Her eye
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Axel had planned the wedding just like Claire wanted, so they moved on straight to the reception in the same place. The dance floor was cleared for the couple to have their first dance, and open the floor. The orchestra struck up a tune, and Claire put her hands around Axel's shoulder.“I can't stop thinking about them."Axel placed his forehead on hers. “Maybe that's because it's about time we got rid of them. I don't want anyone spoiling your mood.”Claire sighed. “There's a little problem though." He whirled her around before holding her close again. "What is that?”She leaned into his chest. "I am finding it rather difficult to leave the comfort of your arms right now.”Axel grinned. "Then don't. We can go after the dance. Besides, we are making a lot of people jealous here. This isn't a chance you want to pass up.”"I've already put my mark on you." She smiled with belligerence and dug her fingers into his suit. “No one can take you away from me." That cracked Axel up, and he s
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Axel stood by the altar, watching the heavenly beauty in white walk down the aisle towards him. His heart was beating erratically, and he found it funny how she still made his heart race after all this time. He made a mental note to thank Jenise for making the most beautiful wedding dress for his woman.With each step she took, he found it increasingly difficult to breathe. She stole his breath away, and she had not even said anything yet. Axel was watching her intently, so he easily caught the shift in her gaze and expression. He looked over at what had crumbled her face, and blinked, twice.“What the hell?"“What is it?" Donald was his best man, and was standing close enough to hear him curse out loud. He followed his line of sight to where Rose McLennie sat, and beside her a woman that looked like her older form. They were both wearing sneers on their faces, sneers that were at that moment directed at Claire.Axel turned to him. “How did they get in?"Donald shrugged. "No one got
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"Don't stand me up."Those were Axel's last words as he had left the cafe the previous day. Now, as she stood in her flowing wedding dress, she could not help but wonder if his earnest plea was the reason she had put in this much effort to look beautiful.Myla had done wonders on her hair, packing it all to the back bridal style. Her face popped out at anyone that looked, and Myla was grinning at her over the top of her head.“Wow, Claire, just…wow!”Eric had just stepped into the room, and his eyes filled with tears.“I thought today is supposed to be a happy day." Claire said with a soft smile. “Let's save the tears for later, mm?"Danielle was standing by Claire's side, smiling widely. She had done her makeup, and there could be no other exceptional way to do it. Claire looked perfect, beautifully perfect. He took her hand and kissed it. “You have such gifted hands, Danielle." Jenise peeked out from the closet. "I made the dress, hand me my flowers.”Eric chuckled and pulled out
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Axel shrunk under the gaze of the women. He saw the men around him do the same. They had had their bachelor's night out the previous day, and the prank had fallen on him. He couldn't get out of it like he had wanted. Earlier, he had tried dissuading the guys."What if she passes out?"Donald had pushed a mask on to his face. "All the more fun, then.""Tomorrow is the wedding!"Hunter snickered. "The worse thing that could happen is if she leaves you at the altar."From her thunderous expression, Claire looked like she just might. She had been terrified, that much was obvious from how her entire body was still trembling. Her legs gave way, and she fell into a chair and began sobbing again.Axel longed to go over to her and put a comforting arm around her, but the look Danielle was giving him stopped him. She looked ready to burn any male that came within a foot of where the women were huddled together around Claire. Eric was not excluded from the ostracization. He had tried to dissuade
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It was the ladies' turn to exchange glances. "How can you not know what happens the day before a wedding?" Myla asked. "Even my Coco knows!" Axel raised a brow. "I do know about the bridal shower, but you already had one yesterday."Jenise nudged Danielle. "Tell him. Put them out of their misery." Her voice rang with mockery.Danielle and Claire giggled. "We are going to the spa and hair salon!" Hunter rolled his eyes. "For a second there, I thought something really important was going to happen."Jenise puckered her lips. "Getting a massage and your nails done is "something really important", especially if you are getting married the next day."Axel rose. "You should tidy up the rest of the invitations. Donald, make sure you send them out, along with the accompanying emails."Claire ruffled through the invitations. "I didn't accidentally put one for Croatia in there, right?""Claire." Axel extended a hand towards her. "Walk with me for a second."She reluctantly took his outstretc
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Axel stared at Claire in wonder. "You stayed up for most of last worrying about my whereabouts, and now that I'm back safely, you find yourself something else to worry about?"Claire drew her lips into a pout. "I waited up for you because I already had that in mind! Then we couldn't reach you and I forgot what I was worrying about."Axel had to suppress his laughter. "Oh. I see. Well, I have not sent any invitations out yet."Claire sat up. "Really? The wedding is in two days!"Axel furrowed his brows. "Um, yeah?""How would the guests have time to ready their outfits?"Axel snorted. "If anyone cannot get a proper outfit for an occasion, even if it is thirty minutes away, that person would not be in my list. You know the circle I belong to, Claire. If I give them the invitation that morning, and tell them to dress a certain way, they'll show up at the wedding before you."Claire frowned. "That would not be very polite.""I am not polite, sweetheart. I thought you knew that."Claire bi
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Danielle gently shoved her forward. "Don't worry about that. At the rate at which you're eating, you'll probably not fit into the dress by weekend."Jenise snorted out a laugh. "I guess that means we will need to do the fitting of the dress on Friday night."The ladies giggled in amusement, and Claire glowered at them."That's not funny, guys!" She grabbed Coco's hand. "Come on, Coco, let's leave them to their impolite behavior."Her reaction only made them giggle more. Claire was not particularly upset. She felt pretty good that they were at least having fun. She could not begin to imagine what they had gone through when she had been in the state of coma. She had not even properly thanked them yet.Claire could see Donald from afar, through the glass doors. He was leaning on the limo, speaking into the phone and smiling widely. Occasionally, he would draw circles with his toes or scratch the back of his head, an indication that he was speaking to his new girlfriend. His relationship
