Lilian’s POV,I gripped the doorknob with everything I had, my fingers shaking and my breath coming out in ragged gasps. The cold metal under my fingers gave me a tiny bit of strength to stay upright.Ryan’s voice sliced through the air behind me, sharp and threatening, like his words alone could pin me down.“If you ever end up in my bed again, I’ll make sure you’re bound to obey me for the rest of your life. So stay alert, Ms. Sterling.”His threat sent a shiver down my spine. My heart was pounding as I rushed out of his office, my steps shaky and all over the place. I stumbled into my room and slammed the door shut, my hand still trembling. For a moment, I felt a little relief from his piercing gaze.Even with the door shut, I could still feel his anger hanging in the air. Through the glass partition between our office room, I could almost feel his eyes burning through the frosted glass.I stumbled over to my desk, my legs feeling heavy. When I sank into my chair, I tried not to lo
“Do I need to send you an invitation to get in the car?”The cold edge in Ryan’s voice made Lilian flinch. His words cut through her hesitation, leaving her no choice but to step forward, though her legs felt like they were made of lead. She slid into the car beside him, the door shutting with a soft click that seemed to echo in the silence.As the car pulled away, Lilian tried to steady her breathing, her heart still pounding from the tense moment. She sneaked a glance at Ryan, her eyes flicking over to see if he was watching her. But his face was as calm and unreadable as ever, his attention seemingly focused on the magazine in his hands.Lilian clenched her hands in her lap, fighting to control the swirl of emotions inside her. She cursed her luck, frustration bubbling up.“Why does this always happen to me?” She thought, feeling bitter. “Every time I try to get away from him, I just end up even more caught in his plan.”Lilian forced herself to keep her eyes on the road ahead, not
In the Elysian Eve charity ball,Lilian could barely keep her frustration in check as she mentally rolled her eyes at the whole situation. "Great, stuck with you tonight!" She thought, irritation bubbling up.The charity ball was supposed to be this glamorous event, but instead, it was driving her nuts. Ryan was neck-deep in business talk, leaving her to play the part of the dutiful secretary… memorizing names, taking notes, and pointing people out before they even got close. What should’ve been a fancy evening felt more like an exhausting game of cat and mouse.As the night wore on, Lilian started to feel tired, and the drinks she’d had with the guests were giving her a slight buzz. Her stomach was getting a bit queasy, and she really needed a break.“Can I take a break? I need to go to the restroom,” she finally asked, the words coming out more like a plea. She felt trapped by the endless business talk.Ryan nodded, not really paying much attention, and Lilian sighed in relief, prac
Lillian's nightmares began with a single reckless night, fueled by alcohol and a one-night stand with a stranger. And guess who the mystery man turned out to be? None other than her boss, Ryan Sinclair!In a dimly lit pub,Lillian winced, clutching her drink and knocking it back in one go. "How could he do this to me?" she groaned.Vivian, her bestie, leaned in, looking worried. "Hey, Lily, ease up. You're hitting the hard stuff too fast," she said, trying to take the glass from Lillian's hand.Tears streaked down Lillian's face as she spilled her guts. "He cheated on me, Viv. With that... that chick from his office," she spat out. "Caught them in his place, all over each other."Vivian's face softened. "Oh, Lily, that's rough," she murmured, giving her friend a hug.Feeling utterly crushed, Lillian just wanted to forget it all, to numb the pain somehow. "I just... I can't deal with this, Viv," she muttered through her tears.Vivian leaned in, gritting her teeth. "You know what, Lily?
Lillian’s POV“Where the hell are you?” My colleague Emilia Winston practically screamed through the phone as I picked up. It was already past nine.I quickened my pace, rushing to leave the fancy five-star hotel. "How the heck did he afford a room in this posh place? He must be used to rubbing elbows with rich sugar mommas for cash," I grumbled to myself, thinking about the stranger."Lillian Sterling, are you even listening to me?" Emilia's voice snapped me back to reality."Yeah, yeah, I'm here," I said, trying to focus."You were supposed to update the event management about ditching the roses. Remember, our new boss is allergic?""Aw, crap," I groaned."Lily, what's up with you? Sort out your mess and get your butt to the office pronto. You sound awful on the phone." Emilia hung up before I could even respond.I rushed home, gobbled down a sandwich, and got ready in a flash. By 10 am, I made it to the reception area of Luxor Corporation, the big shot company owned by the famous Si
Lillian’s POVWhy, oh why was luck so against me? How did he end up becoming my new boss?Ahh... Would he even consider firing me?Surely no respectable boss would want to be labeled a womanizer on his very first day in the office. No, being fired was simply not an option. I'd poured too much effort into securing this job. It couldn't slip away now.Taking a few deep breaths, I attempted to calm my racing thoughts. I was praying like crazy that he wouldn't even notice me, but I'm sweating like I just ran a marathon. Every second felt like an eternity, and the minutes were pure torture.Throughout the event, I tried my best to evade him, moving stealthily like a thief, desperate to avoid catching his attention. As the banquet drew to a close, I made a mad dash for the exit, hiding behind my long hair."Lily, there you are. I've been searching for you," Brandon's voice called out from behind me, causing me to freeze in my tracks.Crap! Not now! I did not want my boss spotting me!I coul
Lillian’s POVClosing the door behind me, I caught Ryan cursing me under his breath. I hurriedly left the place, quickly packing my stuff from my desk to move to my new office.Of course, it was in the VIP section where all the CEO’s assistants sat.Saying goodbye to my old department was bittersweet, especially seeing Emilia almost in tears. We'd definitely miss our office gossip sessions.As I stepped onto the new floor, Ryan's personal assistant Caleb Lane approached me."Ms. Sterling, my boss instructed me to help you settle into your new position. Feel free to ask anything," he said, guiding me to my office.Stepping into the room, my mind went blank. It was a well-decorated, spacious room with a glass window partition that faced Ryan's office. I could see my new boss clearly through the glass."Um... do I really have to keep the curtains open on this window, Mr. Lane?" I mumbled, stealing a quick glance at Ryan through the glass."My boss likes to keep an eye on his assistants, a
"Asshole!"“You..you slapped me? How dare you?” Max became furious, clutching his red cheek.“A cheater like you deserves it,” Lillian blurted out.“Mind your language, bitch. You can’t say bad things about my boyfriend,” Tessa, Max’s girlfriend, pushed me hard, almost making me stumble.Lisa quickly grabbed me to support my balance. "Hey, calm down, Tessa. Let's not make things worse."Tessa sneered, "Stay out of this, Lisa. This is between Lily and me."Lillian, still seething with anger, shot back, "You can defend him all you want, but the truth won't change. Max is scum, and you're just as bad for being with him."Max's face turned even redder with rage. "That's it, I've had enough of your mouth!"Before anyone could react, Max lunged forward, his hand raised as if to strike back.Lisa’s boyfriend intervened, grabbing Max's hand from behind to prevent him from attacking Lillian. Angrily, Lisa stepped forward, saying, “What a coward, trying to raise your hand against a woman. You'r