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Chapter 8

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Dominic’s POV

I couldn't stop thinking about Alessia. She was like a drug. Every time I saw her at the office, I had to fight harder to focus on my work. I knew she was my enemy's daughter, but she didn't know that.

I should have hated her, but I didn't. I got out of the conference room, having not paid attention to a single word.

The ideas were boring and I gave the coordinators a warning.

“I want something better by next Monday or you're all fired. You're dismissed.”

Everyone scrambled away, and I walked back to my office. I noticed Alessia walk into her office. She looked daring today. Her long legs in those tiny high heels were captivating.

She didn't notice me, and I opened my office door. I walked in, noticing a faint smell which was different from mine.

I logged into my computer, and it loaded quicker than usual. Something was wrong. My hand brushed the desktop. It was warm. It shouldn't be. I looked around and my gaze rested on Alessia. She looked up and I smiled, forgetting w
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