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The conference room was buzzing with anticipation. Every seat around the gleaming oak table was occupied, and the air hummed with quiet chatter as the staff waited for Adrian to arrive. On the far end, I sat with my tablet, glancing through the preliminary client profile Adrian had sent me last night.The man we were trying to court wasn’t just any client. He was the client—Noah Carter, the founder of a tech empire that spanned everything from artificial intelligence to cutting-edge medical devices. His company, Carter Innovations, had a reputation for being selective about who they partnered with. Landing him as a client would elevate our firm to untouchable heights.The door swung open, and the room fell silent as Adrian strolled in, exuding his signature confidence. His sharp navy suit was practically a uniform for these high-stakes moments, and the faintest smirk tugged at his lips.“Good morning, everyone,” he began, his voice commanding yet smooth. “I’ll get straight to the poin
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Adrian and I barely had a moment to breathe before we were back in his office, debriefing. Noah Carter’s tentative agreement was a win, but Adrian wasn’t the kind to leave anything up to chance. He wanted to close the deal, seal it with an iron-clad handshake, and leave no room for second thoughts.“Do you think he’s really sold?” I asked, sinking into one of the leather chairs in his office.Adrian looked up from his laptop, where he was already drafting follow-up emails. “He’s intrigued, which is a good start. But Noah Carter doesn’t strike me as a man who makes decisions lightly. We’re not done yet.”I sighed, rubbing my temples. “So what’s next? Another meeting? A five-star dinner? A grand gesture involving fireworks?”Adrian smirked. “Funny you should mention that. I was thinking about inviting him to the charity gala tomorrow night.”I blinked. “The gala? As in the event with half the city’s elite in attendance? You really think that’s the best environment to finalize a deal?”“
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The next week felt like the calm after the storm. With Noah Carter officially on board, the office buzzed with celebratory energy. The deal was a massive win for the company, and Adrian wasted no time making sure everyone knew about it.“We’re hosting a victory lunch tomorrow,” he announced at the end of our morning meeting. His tone was casual, but the glint in his eyes made it clear he was proud. “Catered, of course. Make sure you’re there.”The room erupted in murmurs of approval. I, however, slouched in my chair, glaring at Adrian from across the table.“Catered lunch?” I asked dryly once everyone began to filter out. “You’re really pulling out all the stops.”He leaned against the table, grinning. “Come on, Mia. Lighten up. It’s a big win. You were part of it, after all.”“Part of it? I was the glue holding it together,” I quipped, gathering my notes.Adrian chuckled. “Which is exactly why you deserve a moment to relax. Let the team celebrate. You’re not going to sulk through it,
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As the event wound down and the last guests began to leave, I noticed Adrian glance at me from the corner of his eye. He had that look—mischievous, as though he was about to drop a comment that would make me regret ever signing that marriage contract.“You’ve been glaring at me all night, you know,” he said casually, straightening his tie.I raised a brow. “It’s called keeping an eye on my husband so he doesn’t set the venue on fire with one of his brilliant ideas.”Adrian chuckled, stepping closer. “Oh, come on. You have to admit I handled myself pretty well tonight. No inappropriate jokes, no strobe lights, and I even remembered the names of everyone on the guest list.”“Bare minimum effort,” I muttered, but I couldn’t help the small smile that tugged at my lips.He leaned down slightly, lowering his voice so only I could hear. “You’re smiling. That’s a win for me.”I rolled my eyes and turned away, pretending to check on the staff clearing up the venue. But Adrian wasn’t done.“You
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The next morning, I woke up to the sound of my phone buzzing incessantly on the nightstand. Squinting against the sunlight streaming through the curtains, I reached for it and saw Adrian’s name flashing on the screen.“Why are you calling me this early?” I groaned, still half-asleep.“It’s 8 a.m., Mia. That’s not early,” Adrian’s voice came through, sounding far too energetic for this hour. “We have a debrief with the team about yesterday’s success. You should be here by now.”I sat up, running a hand through my messy hair. “You didn’t tell me there was a meeting.”“You were standing right next to me when I told the team yesterday,” he said, exasperated. “Are you still in bed?”I swung my legs over the side of the bed, grumbling under my breath. “I’m up now.”“Good. And wear something professional today,” he added. “We’ve got another big meeting later with the marketing team. First impressions matter.”“Are you implying I don’t dress professionally?” I shot back, glaring at the phone
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The following day, I entered the office to find Adrian already immersed in his work. He sat at his desk, fingers flying across the keyboard, his brows furrowed in concentration.“Don’t tell me you’re drafting a business pitch already,” I said as I stepped into his office.He didn’t look up. “Of course, I am. Bennett’s a meticulous guy. If we don’t follow up with something solid, yesterday’s effort goes to waste.”I settled into the chair across from him. “And by ‘we,’ I assume you mean me doing half the work?”He smirked, finally glancing up. “I’d say it’s closer to seventy-thirty, in my favor.”I rolled my eyes. “You’re impossible.”“Efficient,” he corrected, pushing a stack of papers toward me. “Here’s what I’ve drafted so far. Let me know if you find any gaps.”I picked up the documents and scanned through them. Adrian’s pitch was precise and ambitious, but it lacked the personal touch Bennett seemed to value.“Don’t you think this is a little too... cold?” I asked, tapping the pag
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“You don’t get it, do you?”My voice echoed in the boardroom, cutting through the stifling silence. I hadn’t meant for it to sound so sharp, so desperate, but the words had a life of their own. Adrian didn’t even flinch. He just sat there, his posture annoyingly calm, his expression unreadable as always.He didn’t answer me. He never answered when it mattered. It was like he had this wall up, a wall that not even my words could penetrate.I paced the length of the room, my heels clicking against the polished floor in a rhythm that matched the pounding in my chest. Every step felt like I was trying to walk off the frustration threatening to consume me. Each click of my heels was a reminder that everything I thought we had was slipping away, piece by piece.“Say something, Adrian,” I demanded, stopping abruptly and turning to face him. “Anything. Just… say something.”The silence between us felt suffocating. I could feel the heat in my cheeks, the anger rising inside me like a tidal wav
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Adrian sat at his desk, a pile of untouched paperwork scattered in front of him. His fingers drummed against the surface of the table absentmindedly, the click-clack of his rings echoing in the otherwise silent office. The glass walls provided a stunning view of the bustling city below, but it all felt distant to him now. The lights of the city blinked like tiny stars, reminding him of how far away he was from the things that used to matter.He picked up a pen, twirling it between his fingers, but it didn’t bring him any comfort. His mind kept drifting to Mia—the last time they had been together, her tear-streaked face as she walked out the door. He had tried to convince himself that giving her space was the right thing to do, but now, sitting here in the quiet, he wasn’t so sure.How did it come to this? He thought, clenching his jaw. He’d always been sure of himself, confident in his decisions, but when it came to Mia, it was like everything he’d known had been turned upside down.H
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I stood in the center of the boutique, staring at myself in the mirror. The lace of the wedding dress hugged my frame perfectly, the subtle shimmer catching the sunlight streaming through the large windows. The delicate floral embroidery along the bodice and hemline made the dress feel timeless, a perfect blend of elegance and romance. Yet, as perfect as it was, my chest felt tight, and my hands clutched nervously at the fabric as though grounding myself.“Are you sure about this one?” Claire’s voice broke through my thoughts. She stepped beside me, tilting her head as she studied my reflection. Her fingers reached out to adjust the veil slightly, her touch light but deliberate. Her tone was casual, but I knew her too well—there was an undercurrent of concern in her words.“It’s beautiful,” I said softly, my voice barely above a whisper. I smoothed my hands over the intricate embroidery again, as if doing so would steady my nerves. “But… it still feels surreal.”Claire sighed, folding
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