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Emma smiled, reaching for her wine glass. “I was finishing my studies during most of the public events. My father always knew I preferred art over business, and he has been supportive of it,” Emma said, wondering where she got such acting skills from since she knew she was doing really well.

“How generous of him,” Claire replied.

“So tell me,” Claire continued as she sliced her meat with surgical precision, “what are your intentions with my son?”

Emma blinked. “Excuse me?”

Christopher let out a quiet groan and reached for his wine. His mother was just too predictable.

“It’s a simple question,” Claire said coolly. “Though I already mentioned marriage. But I want to know, what is your own intention? Marriage? A merger? Or is this just another fleeting Zeden romance before you return to the continent?”

Emma placed her knife down deliberately. “With all due respect, Mrs. Jacobs, I don’t think any mother wants a fleeting romance for her son. Certainly not me. I love Chris and would be very
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  • The CEO'S Obsession: Seducing His Secretary    This Can't Be

    Emma Winters stood outside the building where the wedding reception was being held—an event she had reluctantly agreed to attend, thanks to her friend Ivy. “This feels like a terrible idea. I don’t even know these people,” she grumbled, smoothing down the cocktail gown she had been convinced to wear, courtesy of Ivy.“You don’t need to know them,” Ivy chimed, her eyes sparkling with excitement. “What you need is to get out of the house and stop wallowing in self-pity. You’ve been ghosting me for days, and I’m not having it anymore. Weddings are fun! Trust me.”Emma’s arms instinctively folded across her chest, her lips forming a tight line as she regarded Ivy with a mix of annoyance and appreciation. How could someone so carefree understand the weight of loneliness that clung to her? “Fun for you,” she shot back, rolling her eyes. “I’m just going to be the socially awkward plus-one who gets stuck by the dessert table all night, watching everyone else have a good time.”“Then consid

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-01-06
  • The CEO'S Obsession: Seducing His Secretary    Crazy Ex

    Liam cleared his throat and then pasted a nervous smile as he glanced at Emma then back at the blonde. “She.... she's no one, babe,” Liam said quickly, stepping closer to the bride. “Just… my crazy ex. The one I told you about.” Emma’s heart stopped at his words. “Your crazy ex?” He didn't even bat an eyelid lying to the girl he just got married to, neither did he think twice about how he would hurt her own feelings. The bride tilted her head, her lips curling into a cold smile. “Oh! The crazy ex! She must really be that crazy if she's here like this!” Ivy who had been equally stunned by Liam's statement scoffed. “I've always known you're a jerk but a cheat? God!”“And who are you to call my man a cheat? Another of his crazy ex?” the blonde asked looking Ivy over. “She's not his 'crazy ex' and neither am I. I'm his girlfriend and we've been dating for two years!” Emma yelled, drawing the attention of everyone who hadn't noticed the commotion. The bride let out a cruel laugh

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-01-06
  • The CEO'S Obsession: Seducing His Secretary    Unwinding

    “I mean it,” Ivy said, her tone firm. “You need a fresh start, Em. A place far away from all this. You’re brilliant, organized, and more than capable of handling the role. I’ve already accepted the offer, but they don’t know what I look like. You could easily step in.”Emma stared at Ivy, dumbfounded. “You can’t be serious. That’s your job, Ivy. I can’t just—”“Yes, you can,” Ivy interrupted. “Look, I don’t even want the job, you know it. I accepted it because my mom kept nagging me about getting a stable job, but I hate the idea of being stuck in an office. You, on the other hand, need a clean break. This is perfect for you.”Emma hesitated, her heart pounding. The idea of leaving everything behind—her apartment, her routines, the ghost of her relationship with Liam—was both terrifying and tempting. Could she really just pick up and start over in a completely different city?Though she had been the one to bring up the idea of leaving Florittle but could she go to Zeden and work as Iv

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-01-06
  • The CEO'S Obsession: Seducing His Secretary    Want To Get Out Of Here?

    The bar thrummed with low chatter, the clink of glasses mingling with the sultry hum of live jazz from a corner stage. Warm, amber light bathed the room, casting long, flickering shadows across polished wood floors. It was cozy, intimate—the kind of place where memories were meant to fade.But Emma Winters knew better. Memories didn’t fade so easily.She sat across from her sister, Evelyn, staring at the pale pink cocktail in her hand. Its soft, playful hue felt mocking, a sharp contrast to the ache coiling deep inside her chest. She ran her fingertip along the rim of the glass in slow, absent circles, lost in the storm of thoughts she had tried for weeks to bury.Liam.Even now, his name was a wound that refused to heal. The image of him smiling at her, the woman Emma hadn’t even known existed until three days ago haunted her. How did two years unravel so easily? And why, despite everything, did she still feel this hollow ache inside her?Moving to Zeden was supposed to be a fresh

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-01-06
  • The CEO'S Obsession: Seducing His Secretary    Unexpected Encounter

    Chris’s lips curled into a soft, knowing smile. But his eyes searched hers carefully, as if giving her the space to change her mind.“Are sure about that?” he asked and Emma nodded.“Sure. So, should we leave now?” she asked and he smiled. “Yeah,” he murmured. “Let's go.”They arrived at the suite in a comfortable silence, the soft click of the door closing behind them louder than it should have been. He stood a few feet away, watching her like she was something fragile, his usual confidence tempered with a quiet patience.“You sure you’re okay?” he asked, voice softer now.Emma nodded, her heart thudding too loudly in her chest. “Yeah. I just… I don’t want to think tonight. I just want to feel something else.”“Something like what?” he asked, his gaze held hers for a moment, searching.Emma looked at him and without a second thought, she closed the distance between then, stood on tiptoes and kissed him. Though he didn't usually kiss or make out with girls he just met, Chris drew

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-01-06
  • The CEO'S Obsession: Seducing His Secretary    Spur Of The Moment Thing

    Emma's thoughts whirled in chaotic disarray as she struggled to process the overwhelming reality before her. The man she had spent a reckless night with—the man she had fled from at dawn—stood before her, no longer just Chris from the bar, but Christopher Jacobs, the mysterious CEO of JB Enterprise. Her boss. Not only was he her supposed boss but the same one she had told about how she came about the job. What was she supposed to do now? Her stomach twisted with nerves as Chris crossed his arms over his broad chest, a smirk playing on his lips that suggested he was enjoying her discomfort. Emma wished for the ground to swallow her as she stared at the big nameplate on Christopher's desk, showing his name. “Well,” he said, his voice smooth and laced with amusement. ”I have to admit, I wasn’t expecting to see you again so soon. And definitely not in my office.” Hearing this Emma turned away, her cheeks burning in a crimson red which was as a result of her embarrassment.

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-02-09
  • The CEO'S Obsession: Seducing His Secretary    A Bet

    Emma could still feel the weight of Chris’s words pressing against her as she left his office. The confidence in his tone and his absolute certainty that he would win were infuriating. As soon as she stepped outside, the senior secretary, a woman in her mid-fifties with sharp eyes and a no-nonsense demeanour was already waiting for her. “You must be Emma,” the woman said, giving her a quick once-over. “I’m Margaret, the senior secretary, and you'll be his assistant. I've been informed that you're starting immediately; let’s not waste any time.” Emma straightened her posture. “Of course.” Margaret nodded approvingly. “Good. Follow me.” Margaret led her through a brief orientation, explaining company policies and her daily responsibilities and introducing her to a few coworkers. The work wasn’t complicated—mostly managing schedules, organising files, and ensuring that Chris’s day ran smoothly, not forgetting the part she'd need to follow him on trips and business meetings.Af

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-02-09
  • The CEO'S Obsession: Seducing His Secretary    Kimberly Williams

    Emma’s body ached with exhaustion as she pushed open the apartment door, her mind still buzzing from the whirlwind of the day. Between the shock of running into Chris, the tension at work, and Ivy’s ridiculous bet, she felt completely drained.She barely had time to set her bag down when Evelyn appeared from the kitchen, arms crossed over her chest, her eyes scanning Emma’s face with suspicion.“Where have you been?” she asked just as Emma took a seat on the couch.Emma sighed before replying, “Work.”Evelyn raised a brow. “You were supposed to go for an 'interview,' not a full shift,” she said as she walked closer to Emma.Emma swallowed, keeping her expression neutral. “I had the interview. And they asked me to start immediately.”Evelyn arched an eyebrow. “Just like that?”Emma shrugged as she stood up and made her way toward her bedroom. “Guess they were desperate for someone competent.”Evelyn didn’t look convinced as she strutted after her. “And you’ve been off since you came b

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-02-10

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  • The CEO'S Obsession: Seducing His Secretary    Showtime Three

    Emma smiled, reaching for her wine glass. “I was finishing my studies during most of the public events. My father always knew I preferred art over business, and he has been supportive of it,” Emma said, wondering where she got such acting skills from since she knew she was doing really well.“How generous of him,” Claire replied.“So tell me,” Claire continued as she sliced her meat with surgical precision, “what are your intentions with my son?”Emma blinked. “Excuse me?”Christopher let out a quiet groan and reached for his wine. His mother was just too predictable.“It’s a simple question,” Claire said coolly. “Though I already mentioned marriage. But I want to know, what is your own intention? Marriage? A merger? Or is this just another fleeting Zeden romance before you return to the continent?”Emma placed her knife down deliberately. “With all due respect, Mrs. Jacobs, I don’t think any mother wants a fleeting romance for her son. Certainly not me. I love Chris and would be very

  • The CEO'S Obsession: Seducing His Secretary    Showtime Two

    Emma’s jaw slackened slightly as they walked through the walkway which was stretched ahead, flanked by manicured gardens, white roses glowing under discreet garden lights. The mansion loomed at the end, an architectural masterpiece of old money and inherited pride. Her eyes widened. “This isn’t a house, Chris. It’s a palace.” Christopher smirked as he wrapped his hands around her waist causing Emma to look at him for a moment before turning her attention back to where they were going. “Practicing,” he said raising both hands in surrender slipping them around her waist again. “You should see the summer estate.” Emma shot him a look, half amused, half terrified. Her fingers nervously smoothed down her dress. “I feel like I should’ve worn something better,” She said, with a sigh. She hadn't expected this, though she knew the Jacobs were wealthy but is this not just too much for one person? She asked herself. “You look perfect. Besides, I choose the dress so relax,” Chris said

  • The CEO'S Obsession: Seducing His Secretary    Showtime

    The salon smelled of rosewater and lavender, the gentle sound of running water and faint jazz music playing in the background. As soon as they entered, heads turned. Murmurs followed them like shadows.“Isn’t that Christopher Jacobs and the lady from the trending photo?” One woman asked another.“She’s the one… she looks different in person.”Emma felt the weight of a hundred stares. She wanted to sink into the floor.Chris, however, was unbothered.He stepped up to the receptionist and spoke confidently, “She needs a light transformation. Clean glam—think elegance, not overdone. Keep her natural beauty, just elevate it.”The stylist beamed. “We can absolutely do that, sir.”As Emma was led to a chair, Chris took a seat nearby, legs crossed, observing. When the stylist leaned in to clean a smudge from Emma’s lip, Chris rose without a word, walked over, and gently reached out with a tissue.“Hold still,” he said, eyes locked with hers.She blinked, stunned as his thumb grazed her chin.

  • The CEO'S Obsession: Seducing His Secretary    Why Me?

    The low hum of the car engine filled the silence between them, but Emma’s mind was anything but quiet. She sat beside Christopher, arms crossed loosely, eyes flicking occasionally to his perfect profile as the car cruised through the heart of Zeden.He looked too comfortable. Too calm. Like none of this—the lies, the drama, the deception—bothered him in the slightest.She, on the other hand, felt like her heart was sitting in her throat.“You really think I need a makeover?” she asked after a beat, attempting to keep her voice neutral.Chris glanced at her and smirked, his gaze sweeping over her face and styled hair. “You’re beautiful, Emma. But my mother… she’s a different breed. She reads appearances like résumés. A little polish won’t hurt.”Emma scoffed lightly but didn’t argue. She turned to stare out the window, watching as the city blurred past in streaks of white and gold.Still, something gnawed at her. Her thoughts swirled around a question she couldn’t hold back anymore.“W

  • The CEO'S Obsession: Seducing His Secretary    Are You Stalking Me?

    The rooftop venue was nothing short of stunning. Elegant white drapes fluttered in the soft breeze, fairy lights twinkled above like stars, and the scent of fresh roses floated in the air. Ivy stood near the buffet table, clipboard in hand, mentally checking off the final touches.She'd done a good job, no, an amazing job. The party was elegant, polished, and timed down to the second. Whoever this Ethan guy was, he was about to be blown away. Not that she cared. It wasn’t her business who the birthday boy was. She’d been hired by a “friend” of his who wanted to throw a surprise party. They’d paid well and upfront, and that was all that mattered. She just doesn't go around snooping about too much information concerning her clients.She adjusted a floral centerpiece on one of the tables and turned to scan the crowd just as a familiar voice floated toward her from behind.“Ivy? Told you we’d see each other again.”She froze immediately she heard the voice.Her brows furrowed slightly as

  • The CEO'S Obsession: Seducing His Secretary    Only Just Started

    In the room after taking her bath, Emma stood in front of her mirror, fingers hovering indecisively over her wardrobe.She’d told herself, even reminded herself severally that what they were about to do wasn’t a real date. It was a business arrangement. A favor she agreed to under unusual, circumstances. So why did her heart pound as if she was preparing for something more?She sighed and finally reached for a soft, dusty blue blouse one she hadn't worn since Liam's betrayal.Saying his name doesn't hurt as much again, she thought as she pulled the blouse on.It hugged her figure just enough to be flattering but still conservative. She paired it with a high-waisted black skirt that flared slightly at the bottom, brushing against her knees. On her feet, she slipped into nude heels—low enough to be practical, yet still elegant.Her hair, she left down, brushing it into soft waves that framed her face. A hint of peach blush on her cheeks, a touch of gloss, and she was done. Not too much

  • The CEO'S Obsession: Seducing His Secretary    Business Meeting Or A Date?

    Emma stood on the porch, arms folded tightly across her chest, glaring hard at Christopher who was looking at her with a smirk. The cool morning air did nothing to calm the heat simmering under her skin.“It’s too early to be going out on a date,” she snapped. “And I definitely didn’t think you’d show up at my house unannounced.” When she agreed to the date yesterday, she did not think they would be going this early.Christopher didn’t even flinch. In fact, he had the audacity to smile. “I’m your boss, sweetheart. I don’t need an appointment and I didn't give you time for a reason.” He replied with every bit of smugness she was beginning to hate.She gawked at him. “So being my boss gives you the right to show up at my home like you own the place?”He tilted his head, his eyes dancing with amusement. “Not owning it. Just... visiting my very lovely employee-slash-girlfriend.”She let out an incredulous laugh, which sounded forced. “Oh my gosh. You really ARE full of yourself. You know

  • The CEO'S Obsession: Seducing His Secretary    Emma’s Boyfriend

    Saturday morning rolled in quietly, the warm golden light of the sun slipping through the blinds and painting Emma’s bedroom in soft stripes.She had barely gotten any sleep the night before, tossing and turning, her mind looping with the ridiculousness of the date she had somehow agreed to with Christopher. A date. With him. Her boss. The word alone made her groan into her pillow.What had she gotten herself into?Every time she closed her eyes, she saw that cocky smirk of his, heard his voice calling her “Darling,” and remembered the way he’d said “We’re going on a date” like it was a command, not a suggestion. Emma dragged herself out of bed, threw on a loose t-shirt and sweatpants, and made her way toward the kitchen, desperate for coffee and solitude. Her hair was a bird's nest of tangled waves, her eyes heavy with sleep, and her mood decidedly foul.She hadn’t even made it to the kettle when the sharp, urgent ring of the doorbell sliced through the quiet.“Got it!” Evelyn call

  • The CEO'S Obsession: Seducing His Secretary    Not The End

    The bass from the speakers throbbed through Ivy's body as she stepped onto the club floor, the mini black dress she wore hugged her curves in all the right places. The lights flickered across the sea of dancing bodies, but her sharp eyes were focused.She wasn’t here to dance. She was here for a distraction.And she found it standing at the bar.He was tall, dressed in a fitted black shirt that clung to his toned frame. His sleeves were rolled up, revealing strong forearms. His face carried that effortless kind of handsomeness—the type that didn’t try too hard because it didn’t need to. He was sipping from a glass, casually surveying the room.He was her target for the night. So she made her move.Walking over to the bar, she took the empty seat beside him before leaning her elbow on the bar and gave him a sideways glance. “You look bored.”The man looked at her, surprised but amused. “Is it that obvious?”“Painfully,” she said, her lips curling into a small smile. “Clubs aren’t you

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