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18- Nicole Santoro
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2025-01-12 08:18:47"We'll land in a few minutes," he announces, glancing at me with a slight smile. "I can almost picture you asleep. You look like an angel."
"Don't be fooled." "I wouldn't dare. I said almost," he replies, smiling faintly, and I release a sigh. This Valentin, almost... cute, intimidates me more than the unpleasant, arrogant one who always goes out of his way to annoy me. When the pilot announces our descent, my boss closes his notebook and stows it in his pocket. He fastens his seatbelt and gestures toward mine, which is loose. I catch him too, still half-asleep, and smooth my hair, which I left loose and tousled from my nap. Valentin watches me openly, and I let out a frustrated sigh, feeling exposed, because he’s staring at me more than usual. Is he plotting something sinister? What if this trip is just a cover for him to eliminate me and hide my body somewhere no one would find it? No, that would be too obvious. Everyone knows
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"What proposal?" Nicole asks."A truce. We're in a good place, with a pleasant climate, and about to finalize two lucrative contracts, so there's no reason we can't get along. Then, if you want, we can return to normal.""Will you stop being an asshole? And arrogant? And bossy? And...""All right, all right, I understand. I'll try. You're stronger than I am. Changing one's personality is tough, Miss Sharp Tongue.""Okay," she agrees, laughing, much lighter than she usually is in the office. I must admit, this version of Nicole is even more captivating than the others. "I know I'm not easy. We can give it a shot. I'll try too, for the sake of these five days.""We have a deal, Miss Santoro." I raise my hand to her, and she stares at me for a few seconds before taking it. The soft, warm touch sends shivers through my body, but I mask it well, as touching her stirs something within me.We stroll along the avenue lined with restaurants and quickly choose on
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I will deny all the events of this trip until the last days of my life. I will never admit to anyone that I spent an entire day with Valentin Salvatore. Furthermore, I will claim that I was abducted and swapped for another human being.There is no way this man could be fun! I refuse to accept that he made me laugh during the afternoon we shared. I'm blaming that truce, but I didn't feel like telling him to go fuck himself even once! This is a significant victory for our relationship.As we arrive at the hotel, already at dusk, after visiting several museums, a zoo, and a botanical garden, I feel as happy and light as I haven't felt in a long time. I'm saying it's not normal! I spent the day with my boss, and I'm feeling good. What the hell is this parallel universe?"The day got dark, and I didn't even notice," he says, smiling charmingly, because I may be crazy, but I sensed that Valentin flirted with me discreetly all day. I played dumb, of course, because it
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I smile when she freaks out once again, saying that her father is driving her crazy with the planning of Amanda's birthday party, which will take place in a few weeks. The little one is only going to be one year old, but the celebration is going to make the news thanks to her doting grandfather, I'm sure. Like everything else in Nat's life.When I get to my car, I throw my bag on the passenger seat and drive to the bar where I've arranged to meet Oliver, a friend with benefits with whom I've been sexually involved for a long time. He's great company, he's funny, he's intelligent, and he also eats me to my heart's content, so I've got a pretty good combo in one person.I texted him earlier, saying I was going to be late because of my executioner boss, and Oliver understood, replying that he was going to wait for me because the night was young. He probably expected me not to arrive on time, because it's not the first time I've been late for the same reason.As soon as I park a little aw
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“I'm not risky.” That's all I can say to try and defend myself because apparently, Valentin Salvatore knows me too well for my liking. The problem is that the words come out acidic as if to prove his point.He gives a quick sideways smile, which is quite rare. He only uses it when he's not saying what he's thinking. It's usually in our healthy spats. I imagine it's something too bad to say out loud because he's not one to hold anything back. The man doesn't hesitate to fight and say how he likes things to happen around here.“There's a lot more. I could spend the rest of the day here talking about your lack of professionalism, but I'll finish with the little gifts you receive more often than is appropriate for the workplace. Flowers, giant bears, serenades...”“It's not my fault! It's not like I'm the one sending the gifts.”“But you can make sure they're not delivered here, Miss Santoro, but to your home. Your personal life generates more gossip in this company than we've had in all
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Crazy.Of a long list of adjectives that can be used to describe Nicole Santoro, this one is certainly at the top. Fuck, I can’t help but think how she always manages to surprise me. For better or worse, she does.Lucky I’m quick to trim your body even holding a bouquet in one hand and the damn card in another. Leave the objects on the ground and hold the tiny woman, supporting both hands on her back and lifting her. I swear a low word because the employees started whispering to each other when they witnessed the scene.Wanting to escape the gossip, I take Nicole to my room and push the door with my shoulder to close it. I put the woman girl lying on the brown leather sofa that is in the corner. Rarely use it, because I don’t usually relax much in the office, but at least it will be useful now.Cross my arms in front of the body, while waiting for your farce to end, stopping to observe how beautiful the crazy is fucking. I’ve had my share of women throughout my forties, but I confess
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Travel with Valentin. Okay, I can manage it without harming him. I will try. I have a family that needs me. Moreover, I can't afford to go to jail right now. That would be a huge problem, and it's all I can handle, so I have to make it work. It's going to be five full days in the company of the most unpleasant man I have ever had the misfortune of meeting. Oh, well. Maybe not the most, but certainly one of them. He's challenging to deal with, and I never know what to expect from his temper. I just hope he will be nice on this trip. I keep my fingers crossed and watch the clock tick by as I wait. He has said that I don't need to go into the office, that his driver will stop here, and we can head straight to the airport. So I'm ready, with two bags packed, because since madness is unpredictable, I have to be prepared for anything. You can drive me crazy, but you will not make me ugly, even if you try. I glance in the small mirror I have in my room f
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"Shut the hell up! I know how controlling and bossy you can be, and I bet that's what makes this place so intimidating.""Eleanor doesn't hesitate to berate me in front of Nicole, who stifles a laugh because she enjoys seeing me in a tight skirt. It's fortunate that most of the staff steer clear of my office, so fewer people witness the CEO being scolded like a child by his mother.""I am very good with his genius, Mrs. Salvatore," Nicole says, giving me a sharp look that makes Mom chuckle."Perfect! That's exactly what he needs. Do you have a car, darling? Can I give you a ride?""I didn't come by car today, but I don't need one either, ma'am..."I frown in surprise because I know Nicole has a car and usually drives it. She avoids looking at me, instead smiling sweetly and kindly at my mother. I know she's serious, as she cannot feign sympathy for anyone—not even for the person who pays her salary, which in this case is me."I insist. We can drop it off on the way, can't we, son?""O
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After giving a kiss on the cheek of Amanda and another on Nat, he leaves us alone while his passionate wife is still sighing after Benjamin disappears from sight. Open a sincere smile and use the moment of distraction to take a pillow off the top of the sofa and throw it at your face. The gesture scares Natasha and makes Amanda laugh to the point of falling with her ass wet by the diaper right on the floor."What a bad influence for my daughter!" Nat protests, and I laugh out loud. Even after the speech, she smiles and grabs another pillow without throwing it in my face. "Attack the godmother, daughter!"I run through the house and see Natasha hugging Amanda, not knowing who is laughing more at the childish game. When the two adults get tired, the child still holds on with the energy of two human athletes. We spend the rest of the night playing with the small, easy things.It’s time for Benjamin to come back for dinner. I stay with the little ones and give them time to shower together
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I had to turn to my best friend to keep from freaking out even more. You see, my life has not been easy lately. I have a lot of things to worry about, to deal with, to face.The last week has been a real test of my sanity, with all the stuff with my mom and my finances, so the last thing I need is Valentin Salvatore trying to end what’s left of my life."I'd love to kill that man, Nat!" I shout to my best friend as I see the sassy one stifle a laugh instead of backing me up in my hate speech. "I see that smile there, Natasha Forbs! I’m serious, how can a human try to fuck you like that?""Oh, honey... I’m not laughing at you. Not really, but the situation with your boss is funny. He's been complaining about that man for years, but he insists on staying there.""I know, I know! I don’t want solutions to my problems, I just want to complain! Leave me alone!" She moans, trying to distract me from the beautiful little princess who is crazy about getting off my lap and running around. Now
