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He Had Me On A Contract Chapter 36
As soon as we landed in Paris, it was nothing but work, one meeting after another.Jaime didn’t even let us stop by the hotel. Instead, he instructed the driver to take our luggage there while we rushed straight into back-to-back meetings.Now, after the fourth meeting of the day, I felt like I was on the verge of collapse. My head throbbed, my back ached, and I could barely register what anyone was saying anymore. My thoughts were consumed by only two things, food and sleep.Meanwhile, the man sitting beside me looked as refreshed as ever.I know it wasn’t a long flight, but still, would it kill him to take a moment to breathe?“Miss Miller, are you taking notes?”His sharp tone snapped me out of my daze. I jerked upright and quickly scribbled something, anything, onto my notepad before it slipped from my fingers.I muttered under my breath as he continued talking, oblivious to my suffering. God, why is he such a workaholic?Suddenly, Jaime stood up and shook hands with the man we ha
Last Updated : 2025-04-03He Had Me On A Contract Chapter 37
Seven torturous hours later, I could barely see my screen. My back ached, my head pounded like a drum, and my neck felt like it was about to snap clean off. Yet, my boss still sat across from me, throwing piles and piles of work in my direction like I was some machine designed to never stop.In just three hours, we had another important meeting. So somehow, I was expected to show up looking fresh and capable, not like the zombie I was slowly turning into.The first groan that escaped my mouth all night earned me a sharp look from him, irritation flaring through his nose.“What exactly were you doing all evening before now?” he snapped, silencing the little complaint that had been building in my chest. I couldn’t even form a reply. What was I supposed to say? Watching TV and sipping wine before he barged in like the devil?He stood abruptly, and for a moment, hope bloomed in my chest.“I need to take this call,” he muttered, waving his phone at me, one I hadn’t even noticed ringing, be
Last Updated : 2025-04-07He Had Me On A Contract Chapter 38
JAIME ADRIELAfter a long, exhausting day at work, all I wanted was to unwind. But of course, the party I have been invited to still required my presence. And that’s where Clarissa came in.I sent her a message almost two hours ago, asking her to get ready. Even the dress I had delivered to her suite remained untouched. No confirmation, no reply. Where the hell was she?I shouldn’t be this angry, but I was. I was standing right in front of her door, and it was nearly 7 p.m. She wasn’t back.The irritation I have been holding in all day boiled over. She had already pissed me off earlier, ditching the first meeting without a single word. And now she couldn’t even be bothered to answer her phone? Not the calls. Not the dozen texts.That alone was enough reason to fire her, regardless of whatever agreement we had made. She was the first to break it. She was supposed to follow my schedule, not hers.Then the elevator dinged.Laughter, bright, warm, hers, echoed down the hallway before she
Last Updated : 2025-04-07He Had Me On A Contract Chapter 1
One thing wrong with not knowing the main person whom you are meant to hold on to in this case is that everyone who is a suspect looks the same.I am sitting in one of the round table chairs with Jessy beside me and I cannot take my eyes off the four AJ brothers as they all speak to different people, moving from one table to another.Hands-on the jaw, face forward and unmoving, I follow every direction their eyes go to and every body movement any of them makes.“Seriously Clarissa, everyone will start thinking you are an assassin sent to eliminate the AJ brothers,” Jessy, who had had enough of my watching and glaring eyes towards them said and then proceeded to drag my hands off my jaw,I sighed. “I'm just doing what I came here for, Jess. I'm not here to eat these fancy foods and smell the incredible scent of the perfumes.” I look at the table, with all the expensive wines and champagnes at the opening of the new store, and know this place isn't exactly my ideal.So many people sta
Last Updated : 2023-12-10He Had Me On A Contract Chapter 2
“What are you doing, so late at night.” I turn my back to see a sleepy-looking Jessy moving towards me in the living room.I have a duvet draped over my body and a laptop on my lap as I scroll through the web.I force it shut, removing the speck that adorns my face.“Nothing, just searching for a job online.” I take the laptop, dropping it on the seat as she comes over.She sighed before dropping herself beside me and then dragging her body closer until she was now hip to hip attached to me.She sighed again, dropping her head on my shoulder. With her hand, she drags the duvet across her body until she and I are now covered by the same duvet.“I know what you are doing, Clarissa, and it wasn't job hunting,” she said.I rolled my eyes, looking away from her face, of course, she knew I wasn't job hunting. Even though I am seriously in need of an occupation right now in this new city, I cannot sacrifice my sleep just for that, not yet anyway.Already caught doing what I had promised her
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Adriel Jaime I roll my sleeves up as I look at the supposed budget for the opening of the branch at NYC 2 for Spins and Scent, it looks incredibly ridiculous.“Are you sure I approve of this??” I asked, looking at every member of the financial team to their faces and trying hard not to sound annoyed.Most of them averted their faces as they usually do, and those who could hold my gaze for as long as 3 minutes noticed the tone my direction was going and their faces went back to the floor.I don't like scaring my employees, but generally, they bring over this ridiculous type of proposal, and it's worth hitting your head on their chin when you know it isn't needed.“You approved of it sir, and I was the one who oversaw its usage.” the head of the financial team, Mr. Grant said as he pointed to the pages of the finance and exactly to the place I had signed.Hands-on chin, I did a thorough look at the signature, making sure this had everything to do with me.Once I knew I signed it, (alth
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CLARISSAThe queue was as I expected when I came out this morning, long, plenty of people in the line, and they all looked so confident.I might have heard one speaking of her high qualifications, and I swear I felt like turning back. What is a college dropout looking for somewhere like this place?I know the course that made me find my way to this place, so giving up isn't an option.Ten of us were taken through the elevator to the third floor, where the interview was meant to take place.Seats were already organized, and two more persons were sitting down and waitingWe all joined her and the others through their impatience asking how it has been going for those who left already.Gosh, I can feel myself already breathing too hard, feeling the perspiration forming on my head as I stare at each one of them and I know there is no way I could get in.“Trust me this is real and from Chanel, I mean I don't expect to wear something classless to an interview like this” one of them chuckled
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I have been in front of the computer searching through every possible jobs I could attend an interview for tomorrow. Today was a disaster, and there is no need to put my mind to getting actual work there.“Hello, best friend.” The door opened revealing a smiling, carefree Jessy who looked like she had drunk a blank.She giggled loudly at the door while throwing her shoes away simultaneously.I froze my hand on the computer, watching her through the half struggle of closing the door and laughing and trying to get rid of her work clothes.“Are you drunk??” Although she is laughing right now, I don't even need to ask that question.She giggled again, and I sighed before standing up and walking to the door.Pushing her aside, I close the door before half dragging her away from it.“I was so tired and fed up with everything, and guess what? I decided to drink” she giggled and once we were close to the couch she pushed me aside falling to the couch.One look at her and I know she is super
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He Had Me On A Contract Chapter 38
JAIME ADRIELAfter a long, exhausting day at work, all I wanted was to unwind. But of course, the party I have been invited to still required my presence. And that’s where Clarissa came in.I sent her a message almost two hours ago, asking her to get ready. Even the dress I had delivered to her suite remained untouched. No confirmation, no reply. Where the hell was she?I shouldn’t be this angry, but I was. I was standing right in front of her door, and it was nearly 7 p.m. She wasn’t back.The irritation I have been holding in all day boiled over. She had already pissed me off earlier, ditching the first meeting without a single word. And now she couldn’t even be bothered to answer her phone? Not the calls. Not the dozen texts.That alone was enough reason to fire her, regardless of whatever agreement we had made. She was the first to break it. She was supposed to follow my schedule, not hers.Then the elevator dinged.Laughter, bright, warm, hers, echoed down the hallway before she
He Had Me On A Contract Chapter 37
Seven torturous hours later, I could barely see my screen. My back ached, my head pounded like a drum, and my neck felt like it was about to snap clean off. Yet, my boss still sat across from me, throwing piles and piles of work in my direction like I was some machine designed to never stop.In just three hours, we had another important meeting. So somehow, I was expected to show up looking fresh and capable, not like the zombie I was slowly turning into.The first groan that escaped my mouth all night earned me a sharp look from him, irritation flaring through his nose.“What exactly were you doing all evening before now?” he snapped, silencing the little complaint that had been building in my chest. I couldn’t even form a reply. What was I supposed to say? Watching TV and sipping wine before he barged in like the devil?He stood abruptly, and for a moment, hope bloomed in my chest.“I need to take this call,” he muttered, waving his phone at me, one I hadn’t even noticed ringing, be
He Had Me On A Contract Chapter 36
As soon as we landed in Paris, it was nothing but work, one meeting after another.Jaime didn’t even let us stop by the hotel. Instead, he instructed the driver to take our luggage there while we rushed straight into back-to-back meetings.Now, after the fourth meeting of the day, I felt like I was on the verge of collapse. My head throbbed, my back ached, and I could barely register what anyone was saying anymore. My thoughts were consumed by only two things, food and sleep.Meanwhile, the man sitting beside me looked as refreshed as ever.I know it wasn’t a long flight, but still, would it kill him to take a moment to breathe?“Miss Miller, are you taking notes?”His sharp tone snapped me out of my daze. I jerked upright and quickly scribbled something, anything, onto my notepad before it slipped from my fingers.I muttered under my breath as he continued talking, oblivious to my suffering. God, why is he such a workaholic?Suddenly, Jaime stood up and shook hands with the man we ha
He Had Me On A Contract Chapter 35
CLARISSA MILLERThe thought of going on a business trip with Mr. Adriel, well, Jaime, according to him, kept me up all night. Not a wink of sleep.And it wasn’t just that. My mind wouldn’t stop replaying everything that had happened the previous night.To make things worse, the people surrounding him were insufferable. Annoying, entitled, and self-absorbed. Just thinking about them made my irritation spike again.“Are you awake yet?” Jessy’s voice cut through my thoughts as she peeked into the room.I didn’t even bother pretending to be asleep.“Kind of,” I muttered, lifting my head to look at her.She laughed as she stepped inside, her eyes immediately landing on the suitcase sitting on the floor.“This is the only bag you’re taking?” she asked, her nose wrinkling in distaste.“Yes. What else do you expect me to bring?”Without answering, she flicked on the light and marched toward my bag. Before I could react, she dropped to the floor and popped it open.“What the hell?” I scrambled
He Had Me On A Contract Chapter 34
Silence filled the car. Jaime had ditched his driver and was behind the wheel himself, his hands steady on the wheel as he drove us through the city. I sat in the front seat beside him, unsure of how I should act or what this impromptu outing was really about.I never imagined that simply sitting in the front seat with a man could feel so… intimate. Not that I was saying this was romantic, but still.Soft blues played through the speakers, filling the space between us. Jaime tapped his fingers against the steering wheel in rhythm with the music, his expression unreadable.I kept my hands folded in my lap, staring out the window, lost in thought, when his voice suddenly cut through the quiet.“What kind of music do you like?”I blinked and turned to look at him, caught off guard. Out of all the things he could have asked, I wasn’t expecting that.“Why do you look so surprised?” he asked, glancing at me briefly before returning his focus to the road.“I just didn’t expect you to ask me
He Had Me On A Contract Chapter 33
Mr. Jaime returned to the office hours later, looking as furious as ever.He didn’t spare me a glance as he walked straight to his office, slamming the door behind him.Okay, that was weird.Even when he was angry, he never slammed doors.Now I was completely confused. Should I go in and check on him? Should I show him the messages he received while he was away? What exactly should I do that wouldn’t make him bite my head off?Deciding it was best to inform him about his messages, I stood up and made my way to his office.Just as I was about to push the door open, I realized it was slightly ajar, and I heard him shouting. Curious, I pressed my ear against the door.“Can you imagine that? Talking to me about family values as if he doesn’t know what our family is, why we’re the most successful in this part of the world.”He was on the phone, no doubt about that. And whoever he was speaking to, he was venting to them about whatever had him so pissed off.“Exactly. I’m not trying to monop
He Had Me On A Contract Chapter 32
CLARISSAI tried to find my voice, but it was nowhere to be found. Why did my eyes suddenly burn with unshed tears? I was being so stupid right now.“So, where were we?” Jaime asked casually, as if nothing had happened. As if my heart hadn’t been pounding recklessly inside my chest just moments ago.I clenched my fists, cursing myself for letting my emotions get the best of me. He grabbed the bag of flour from the counter and started giving me instructions. I followed along, mixing the ingredients, but my heart wasn’t in it anymore.I felt ridiculous.“Can I use the restroom?” I asked, my voice surprisingly steady.Without looking up, he nodded.I walked away quickly, pushing open the door to the restroom and turning on the faucet. I scrubbed my hands furiously, wishing I could wash away the embarrassment clinging to me.God, I was such an idiot.“Are you in here?”Paula’s voice startled me, and I hastened to dry my hands, forcing myself to appear composed before stepping out.“Sorry,
He Had Me On A Contract Chapter 31
CLARISSAOkay, not only is this getting ridiculous, but it’s also kind of funny.Cook together?Does that even make sense?And why the hell is Jaime suddenly smiling like this is the best idea he’s ever heard? He should be just as annoyed as I am. But no, he looks perfectly happy to go along with it.Since he’s clearly on board, I don’t have a choice but to follow through.What have I gotten myself into?More importantly, why does he suddenly look so damn good in casual wear?Does this man ever have a bad day? Ever not look like he just walked out of a magazine?I saw the exact moment he caught me staring. No, not starring, gawking.God. Could I be any more pathetic?But honestly, how could I not look? He’s just standing there, looking unfairly good, and my traitorous eyes won’t stop drinking him in.“Yes, I’ve found that cooking is a great way to open up and express yourselves,” Paula said, looking between the two of us. “It allows you to interact more, to connect.” She smiled. “It’s
He Had Me On A Contract Chapter 30
JAIME “What are you doing? I thought this was about the rumor, but after what I just saw, I don’t…” “And what exactly did you see?” I cut James off, walking back to my chair and sinking into it. Well, trying to sink into it. I couldn’t even sit comfortably, my damn zipper was pressing too hard against the bulge in my trousers. Fuck. I had a hard-on for my assistant. This was not what I had expected today. Not in a million years did I think I would find myself hiding a hard-on from my own brother. Worse? It wasn’t because of some random fantasy, it was because I couldn’t stop staring at my assistant. James’ jaw tightened. “Do you even know her? Anything about her?” His voice was laced with frustration, but I knew my brother well enough to recognize the underlying concern. He always masked it with irritation, but it was there. “If you didn’t come here to judge me, get on with what you came for,” I said, dismissively. Because, frankly, I had better things to focus on,
