61. Jeopardize?

The morning the office bustles with activity, Dianne finds herself alone in the lift with Nicolas. Both had been hiding their feelings, unsure of how to navigate the tricky air of office romance. As the lift doors closed, they nervously exchanged glances.

"Good morning, Mr. Nicolas," Dianne greeted him, her voice trembling slightly.

"Good morning, Dianne," Nicolas replies, with a hint of warmth in his eyes. "I hope you're ready for a busy day."

Dianne smiled, a greeting and a stolen opportunity were enough to get her heart racing for the man. "As always, sir. I'll make sure everything goes smoothly."

Even though it was just the two of them in the lift, they still spoke like a CEO with his secretary. Formal and polite.

The lift jerked to a stop between floors, leaving them trapped in a confined space. Panic washed over Dianne's face, but Nicolas remained calm, with a mischievous glint in his eyes.

"Oh my! What's going on?" Dianne was startled while maintaining her balance.

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