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The Secretary's Spell Chapter 100
The quite magnificent ballroom at this very lavish venue shimmered with the beautiful twinkling lights, and the very air was perfumed with heady roses in full bloom and tasteful arrangements. It writhed with energy and love, mumbling softly with murmurs of conversations and bursts of laughter. Because this was no ordinary day; this was the day that Nathan and Rose would rejoice in the commitment they had made to one another. Rose stood in front of the full-length mirror in her elegant bridal suite, her heart racing with anticipation. The reflection that was returned to her was nothing else but radiant. The word-thin wedding gown was airy, made out of delicate lace and silk, stretching across her figure in a lithe way that then fell into a soft, cascading train. Her beautiful hair had soft curls that would be pinned at the back, with a simple but breathtaking tiara to hold it in place and catch the light so beautifully. She also had a soft veil, just slightly over her face, to add tha
The Secretary's Spell CHAPTER 1
I stood outside the glass-walled office, nervously clutching a pen and small note book in my hands.I'd rehearsed and still rehearsed countless times for this moment.Nathan Cliff, billionaire,smart genius CEO, was definitely not going to be easy to work with.This was a great opportunity for me; I couldn't mess it up.As I entered the office, I was struck by how sleek and modern the decor looked."Miss Rose?""Yes, sir," I nodded. I stood in front of his desk.Nothing prepared me for the intensity of his gaze; his eyes seemed to see right through me."Ah, Rose, our new secretary," his deep voice dragging my attention. "I trust you're ready to work and satisfy my demands. I hope you'll be able to keep up."I nodded, trying to hide my nervousness. "Yes, sir, I'm ready and willing to learn.""I'll be straightforward, Miss Rose; your ability to work under stress would be key to determining if we can work together."I nodded. "Yes, sir."He sat back, clasping his hands. " Let's get starte
The Secretary's Spell CHAPTER 2
I stared wide-eyed at the stack of papers that I held.I started feeling drowsy after just a few pages of work were done.This had to be done. I winced at the thought of Nathan's reaction if it wasn't done by tomorrow morning.I proceeded to pour water on my face, not like it made much of a difference. I still felt really sleepy.I needed to get the drafts done, I thought, but my eyes didn't seem to be obeying my commands.The words on the pages started to swim, my eyes struggling to stay open.Slowly, I nodded off.********Beep beep! My alarm suddenly woke me up from sleep.I rubbed my eyes groggily; I'd fallen asleep on the carpet of my room.There was a sea of papers scattered around me."Shit!" I jolted as I glanced at the time. I'll be late, and I wasn't even done with the drafts despite staying up for most of the night.I winced at the thought of what Nathan would say when he learned the proposals weren't ready.As expected… "Why aren't the drafts ready?" Nathan stared at the v
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"What are we gonna do?" I stared at Nathan worriedly.I didn't know how far we were from the country manor."Get in the car," Nathan ordered.I nodded, and I rushed into the car, Nathan was trying to make a call, slowly his face was etched with a frown."Damn it!" He tossed the phone away. "Network's down."I frowned, what would we do? We couldn't possibly walk to the manor in the rain, we couldn't head back either, and the road was quiet and desolate.We were stuck here I realized."What do we do now sir?" I asked after a moment of silence, I stared at the raindrops pouring down the glass.Nathan folded his hands, not answering me.I sighed, I stared away into space, the silence stretched on and on.I yawned, drowsy I looked over, Nathan had adjusted the seat to be in a reclining position.I silently prayed for the weather to get better. As I stared out at the rain my eyes gradually became heavier and heavier until eventually, I slept off.I woke up with a start, my body felt a littl
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As I walked in I was startled by applause, a crowd gathered in front of me.I recognized a few faces; Justine, a few HODs and some clerks and secretaries.Two even held a small poster, "Our Heroine, thanks for saving the CEO." It read.I smiled shyly."Let's give it up for Miss Rose," a man in a suit walked out of the crowd, I recognized him as the manager; Mr. Brandon, he reported directly to Nathan."What's going on here?" a sharp voice called out.The felt familiar, I turned, and I found myself staring Into the cold eyes of Lisa Acheron.She stood still, staring at us.She stared at me, her eyes slowly going over the small poster, She scoffed."What is this? A party?" Her lips curled up, "You think you're some sort of heroine?" She glared at me.I stiffened under her gaze."This…" Brandon hesitated, "It was Rose's idea, I thought it would be good for morale.""Me!?" I was shocked, how was this my idea? If it was how comes I didn't seem to remember it?Justine too also looked startl
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I felt like the world around me was spinning."Rose… Get this set of files to HR immediately.Call Mr. O'Shea and speak to him about the proposal. I don't care what you do; just sell it.Decline this invitation.Stamp these files. Yes, I meant every single one."Nathan had been barking orders nonstop; I felt exhausted. I've been on my feet all day.The temptation overcame me again. I glanced at my watch; it was just past two.I sighed frustratedly. Why couldn't the time speed up a bit? I grumbled as I stamped the thick sheet of paper.Nathan had dumped them earlier; I was to stamp every single one. How was that possible? I'd wondered in shock as I stared at the pile; they were numbered in hundreds."Hey, you look beat; are you okay?" Justine suddenly stepped in. "I didn't see you come out for lunch."I nodded wearily. "I've been up to my neck in this; he needs it ready before he goes."We spoke in low tones,so Nathan wouldn't overhear us."What!?... But that's impossible." Justine sta
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My mind went blank at the realization. Who could be the one responsible for this? I had to let Nathan know.My impulse was to pick up the phone and call, but I paused, it was too late, three thirty in the morning,if I woke Nathan up by this time he'd give me nothing but grief later on.“Justine, let's keep this aside and get the remaining files done and tomorrow I'll tell Nathan about this.”I stayed silent for a moment but Justine didn't answer“Justine?”I called a few more times but she didn't answer, she must have fallen asleep I thought a bit guiltily, I'd made her stay up the whole night.I slowly audited the remaining files, my eyes were heavy, but I pushed on, I couldn't stop now.The first ray of sun had just pierced through the early morning haze when I finished the last file, signed and stamped.I smiled satisfactorily, exhaustion hit me like a big ride, and before I knew It I was fast asleep.*********“Rose… Rose wake up”Justine tapped my arm, I woke up with a start.“I
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Rose had the sense of her world fracturing into thousands. Her head was a dizzy mix of rapid heartbeats and fragmented, incoherent thoughts while Nathan looked at her with stone cold eyes. What really struck Gail, in the heart more than anything else was Justine's betrayal. The room shrunk in size, the walls quashing themselves closer and nearer by every passing secondThe air in Nathan's office, so commanding and sterile before felt oppressive now. Rose gasped unevenly, the atmosphere heavy and harsh. All she could focus on was fear and confusion. What had just happened? How did we get at that point so fast?For a moment though, as Jansen and Julian walked the hall to let them out into whatever remained in their lives for the day that fear gnawed at Rose from inside. She could still hear Julian whispering his threat: 'Be carful, Miss.Rose. “Yeah, I think you read with the wrong cat.Rose's eye drilled into Nathan as he rose slowly, his expression unreadable. The accusation weighed th
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The quite magnificent ballroom at this very lavish venue shimmered with the beautiful twinkling lights, and the very air was perfumed with heady roses in full bloom and tasteful arrangements. It writhed with energy and love, mumbling softly with murmurs of conversations and bursts of laughter. Because this was no ordinary day; this was the day that Nathan and Rose would rejoice in the commitment they had made to one another. Rose stood in front of the full-length mirror in her elegant bridal suite, her heart racing with anticipation. The reflection that was returned to her was nothing else but radiant. The word-thin wedding gown was airy, made out of delicate lace and silk, stretching across her figure in a lithe way that then fell into a soft, cascading train. Her beautiful hair had soft curls that would be pinned at the back, with a simple but breathtaking tiara to hold it in place and catch the light so beautifully. She also had a soft veil, just slightly over her face, to add tha
The Secretary's Spell Chapter 99
It had been weeks since Nathan and Rose had worked at all. Their investigation of the financial scandal was at its peak, and they were close to discovering one huge grid of deception and corruption. Their indefatigable research, endless hours of analysis, and weeks of strategic planning were all leading up to this moment. It would all lead up to that high-stakes presentation to the key stakeholders, and they wanted to be sure to make it count.The morning light saw Nathan and Rose enter the office, their eyes aflame with anticipation. This afternoon was the presentation, and they still had to make some final touches on it. All around the office was a deep silence; only the soft hum of computers and the scattered rustling of papers broke it.Nathan was already at his desk with the last copy of their report material, scanning through it. His eyes skimmed across the face of the document, running past and making sure all the details had been right and evidence was perfectly presented. He
The Secretary's Spell Chapter 98
The office of Sanders Enterprises was bustling with activity. If the charity gala might have turned out to be a success in many ways, the real work was only about to start. Nathan and Rose were back in their office, sifting through all the information they had gathered, determined to crack the case wide open.The only sounds in the office were the tapping on the keyboards and, once in a while, the rustling of paper. Nathan was working behind his mahogany desk, going through his notes with great care. Rose was at her desk facing him, doing her own research in her documents and emails, searching for information."Rose, take a look at this," Nathan said, breaking the silence. He handed her a folder filled with documents. "I dug up some interesting information from my conversations at the gala. It seems there might be a connection between the recent financial discrepancies and a certain group of investors."She took the folder and turned the pages. "This is big," Rose said, eyes wide. "We
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The grand ballroom of the city's most posh hotel was a glittering array of evening gowns and sharply dressed suits. The cream of the city comes out for the annual charity gala, which tonight wasn't just a social event for Nathan and Rose. They had to network, gather information from influential people who could hold the key to cracking the investigation.Nathan and Rose entered together. Both of them commanded attention. Rose was sleek in a navy blue gown, while Nathan himself looked sharp in his tailored suit and the erstwhile confidence that reflected in his stance. It was easy to tell that they were partners, and their combined charisma drew some admiring glances."You ready for this?" Nathan asked me, his eyes flicking around the room.Rose twirled the intricate necklace about her neck. "Ready as I'll ever be. We need to be strategic tonight—make the right connections and gathering useful intel without raising suspicion."Nathan nodded, his eyes thinning a little as he surveyed th
The Secretary's Spell Chapter 96
There was a hum of activity in the conference room, where the team had gauged for a necessary briefing. Nathan and Rose fronted the table, their faces showing a combination of fatigue and determination. It had reached a very crucial point in the investigation, and every upcoming move would turn out to be significant in coming up with the whole scope of violation and all those who were involved in it."Thank you all for coming on such short notice," Nathan started off, the steadiness of his voice come from he had thought over this speech many times during the day. "We have achieved much in the past few days, but we are now at a very critical point. We must lock in our plan of attack and complete the next phase.Rose stepped to the front, surprisingly confident for someone who's been up for a day and a half and under some hard, very hard, pressure. "We have the manipulated data recovered and followed one lead that might mean a big breakthrough. It looks like our case is about to overlap
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The air conditioning hummed, and fingers tapped at the keyboards as Nathan sat at his desk, poring over the latest reports and figures that filled his screen. The weight of the investigation and impending decisions weighed heavily upon him, but he could feel the end in sight, like the calm before a storm.Rose was sitting at her desk, working hard; she had her face contorted in a manner that showed what strenuous efforts she was putting in for concentration. Her fingers were running on the keyboard, typing as fast as they could while going through the remaining pieces in the puzzle. The recent breakthroughs had been promising, but there were still loose ends to tie up. Nathan smiled at her focus and dedication; she'd been his anchor through all this turmoil."Nathan, I've found something you might want to see," Rose's voice broke through his thoughts.He looked up, immediately interested. "What is it?"Rose walked over to his desk, setting a stack of documents in front of him. "These
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The atmosphere at the office was one of urgency as Nathan and his crew prepared for the last lap of their inquiry. In the past few days, they had uncovered some things that moved them closer to unwrapping the truth, and things could get very personal. Nathan's concentration was so tight as he held on to new findings with unrelenting zeal to finally resolve the breach and secure the future he envisioned.Rose had by now become a deep well of strength and inspiration to Nathan. Her steadfast support and encouragement were touching throughout the investigation, and it was as clear as daylight that the role she was going to play in their journey was far from over. His eyes wandered to the other side of the room, where she was working at her desk, poring over with furrows on her brow."Nathan, we need to talk about what happens now," Andrew's voice cut into Nathan's reverie. "We got some new information in—a real bombshell."Nathan nodded and laid aside the report he had been perusing. "Le
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The rain had begun pounding against his windshield as Nathan cruised around the city. Its cadence was almost soothing against the turmoil brewing inside. The lead from the previous night could possibly take them to a real turning point in their investigation, and Nathan would see it through no matter what. Added to the weight of the ongoing breach, with personal stakes now involved, this moment became critical.As he neared the address that Andrew had given him, Rose continued to creep into Nathan's mind. Her constant reassurance during the probe felt like a lighthouse in the darkness, and he could not help feeling they were very close to something of real significance. The stakes had become personal as much as professional, something he had not considered from the beginning, and Nathan felt himself more committed than ever to closing the breach and securing their future.Nathan parked in front of the nondescript building, then took a deep breath. It looked like an older building, and
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The office was unusually quiet when Nathan arrived early the next morning; the storm of the night before had passed, leaving behind a crisp, clear sky. His mind was still racing from last night's clandestine meeting and the new lead on the breach. Though aware that the information he had been given could be pivotal, he needed to carefully assess the situation and further strategize on their next move.Rose was already at her desk when he walked in, relaxed and professional despite the late night she, too, had pulled off. She turned her face toward him, offering a reassuring smile, with her eyes speaking volumes between relief and anxiety."Good morning, Nathan. How was it last night?" she asked, her voice soft but loaded with interest.Deep breath; thanks to her support, Nathan could do so. "Morning, Rose. It's been a long night, but we've finally got some new information. Looks like this breach is much bigger and more complicated than what we thought. I'm going to go through everythi
