Dangerous Desires

Clara's POV

The bunker's security feeds showed chaos unfolding in the building above. Alexander's men were being systematically taken down by Nathan's security team, their superior numbers meaning nothing against better training and preparation.

"Impressed now?" Nathan's breath was hot against my neck as he stood behind me, watching the screens.

"You're enjoying this," I accused, trying to ignore how his proximity affected me.

His chuckle was dark honey. "Watching Alexander Reid's empire crumble? Of course I am." His hands settled on my shoulders, possessive and commanding. "He took something that belonged to me. Now he's paying the price."

I turned to face him, confused. "What are you talking about? We'd never even met before—"

"The Singapore merger." His eyes held that dangerous gleam that had made him infamous in boardrooms worldwide. "You were supposed to be my CFO. Instead, Alexander swooped in with a marriage proposal and a promise to make you CEO of his Asian division."

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