ВойтиMaggie didn’t expect much from her new job—except stress and long hours. But she wasn’t prepared for Daniel, her sharp, but humorous and unreadable manager, whose professionalism leaves no room for mistakes. Eager to prove herself but already stumbling, Maggie struggles to meet his high standards. Yet, as tensions rise and the pressure builds, Maggie begins to see glimpses of a different side of Daniel—a side even his longtime girlfriend may not fully understand. But he understands her, unexpectedly. The line between admiration and something deeper blurs with every late night in the lab. Maggie always avoids crossing boundaries… until the boundaries start shifting on their own. What is Daniel actually thinking? Sometimes fate has special plans for her...
Узнайте большеDuring my days off, I spent most of my time holed up in the apartment, trying to distract myself. Claire had been a lifesaver, as usual. She’d insisted we watch some cheesy rom-coms on her laptop, complete with bowls of popcorn that she almost burned."You’re thinking about work again," she said mid-movie, catching me staring blankly at the screen."I’m not," I lied, but the tension in my shoulders gave me away.Claire muted the film and turned to face me fully. "Maggie, you’re allowed to take a break without feeling guilty. The lab won’t fall apart without you."I sighed, leaning back against the couch. "It’s not just the work. It’s... everything. The dynamics there, the way people look at me—it’s like I don’t belong."She frowned, tossing a piece of popcorn into her mouth. "Who cares what they think? You’re smart, you’re capable, and you’ve worked hard to get where you are. If they don’t see that, that’s their problem."I smiled faintly. Claire always had a way of making things sound
It was one of those days where everything seemed to go wrong.The lab felt quieter than usual, but not in a comforting way. Liam was off, which left me juggling more tasks than I was prepared for. I told myself I could handle it, but the weight of everything pressed down harder with each passing hour.By mid-morning, I’d already made small mistakes in an experiment. A few samples got messed up with their IDs. What was even worse was--I dumped a few samples that supposed to be the correct ones I wanted.What I could do was to dig the bin. Luckily, it was not too full.I could feel my cheek was heating. Olivia, of course, noticed.“Careful there, Maggie,” she said lightly, her voice dripping with feigned concern. “Wouldn’t want to mess up something important.”I didn’t respond, forcing myself to focus on the re-set of the experiment. But her words lingered, weaving into the ever-growing knot of stress in my chest.By lunchtime, my phone buzzed with a message from my mother.If you’re no
The call came early, just as I was getting ready to leave for work. My phone buzzed on the counter, and I hesitated before answering. The familiar number flashed on the screen—my mother. I braced myself, pressing the phone to my ear. “Mum.” Her voice was warm at first, the usual pleasantries exchanged. But it didn’t take long for the conversation to shift. “Maggie, when are you coming home?” she asked, her tone slipping into that familiar mix of concern and insistence. I sighed. “I don’t know, Mum. Work’s been busy. I can’t just leave.” “Busy? Too busy to think about your future? You’re not getting any younger, Maggie. Do you remember James? His mother told me he’s single again. It’d be good for you to meet him when you’re back.” My stomach sank. “Mum, I’m not coming home to get married. I’m focused on my career right now.” At the same time, Daniel’s face came to my mind before I even realized. She made a disapproving noise. “Your career won’t keep you warm at night. Y
The morning started like any other. I tried to lose myself in the routine of setting up experiments, focusing on the samples in front of me. But it was impossible to ignore the tension still lingering from the past few days. My mind replayed fragments of conversations I’d overheard and the heavy silence that followed Daniel’s defense of me. I thought I could escape it for a while. That was until I saw her.The woman in the pub I saw last time. She was waiting for me near the lift on the ground floor when I went to go downstairs grab a quick coffee. Her polished appearance and cool smile immediately set me on edge. She wasn’t supposed to be here. "You must be Maggie," she greeted, her tone was too sweet to feel genuine. "Do you have a moment?" I hesitated, my instincts screaming at me to walk away. But I forced a polite smile and nodded. "Of course." Lauren gestured to a quieter corner of the corridor, away from the lift. "My name is Lauren. I just wanted to have a quick word, wo
Daniel stood outside his father’s office, staring at the polished oak door. His fist hovered for a moment before he finally knocked.“Come in,” Mark’s voice called, deep and commanding.Daniel pushed the door open, stepping into the large office. The walls were lined with shelves of awards and busi
The lab was almost unrecognizable at night. The usual chatter and clinking of glassware were replaced by the steady hum of machines and the occasional beep of equipment completing a cycle. I stayed late, hoping the quiet would help me focus, but the tension from yesterday still weighed on me.I car
Daniel sat in the meeting room alone, flipping through a stack of reports, though his mind wasn’t fully on them. The lab’s tension that morning still lingered in his thoughts, and Maggie—the way Olivia had spoken to her—kept creeping back. He rubbed his temple, exhaling slowly.The door creaked ope
The café hummed with soft conversation and the faint clinking of cutlery against porcelain. Olivia slid into the seat across from Lauren, shaking the drizzle off her coat.“Sorry I’m late,” Olivia said, brushing her hair behind her ear. “Got caught up at the lab.”Lauren set her phone aside, flashi


















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