Lilian gasped, too shocked to even fight against Ryan’s grip. His lips were dangerously close to hers, and she could feel his warm breath brushing against her skin.Trembling, she shut her eyes, her heart pounding with more than just fear... the closeness stirred something deep inside her. The lustful thought of his lips claiming hers sent a shiver down her spine.“Stop… please,” she whispered, though it came out sounding more like she wanted him to keep going. Her resolve was crumbling, and she hated herself for it.“Why are you closing your eyes?” Ryan’s whisper instantly snapped her out of her trance.Startled, Lilian’s eyes flew open, meeting his intense gaze. She silently cursed herself for letting her thoughts wander to such dangerous territory.Mumbling under her breath, she tried to push him away, regaining her senses. “Let me go… This is inappropriate.”“Inappropriate?” Ryan feigned innocence, his tone laced with mockery. “What am I doing wrong?”“This is your office. You’re
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
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
“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
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
Lilian gasped, too shocked to even fight against Ryan’s grip. His lips were dangerously close to hers, and she could feel his warm breath brushing against her skin.Trembling, she shut her eyes, her heart pounding with more than just fear... the closeness stirred something deep inside her. The lustful thought of his lips claiming hers sent a shiver down her spine.“Stop… please,” she whispered, though it came out sounding more like she wanted him to keep going. Her resolve was crumbling, and she hated herself for it.“Why are you closing your eyes?” Ryan’s whisper instantly snapped her out of her trance.Startled, Lilian’s eyes flew open, meeting his intense gaze. She silently cursed herself for letting her thoughts wander to such dangerous territory.Mumbling under her breath, she tried to push him away, regaining her senses. “Let me go… This is inappropriate.”“Inappropriate?” Ryan feigned innocence, his tone laced with mockery. “What am I doing wrong?”“This is your office. You’re
Lilian’s stomach grumbled again, reminding her she hadn’t eaten. Without hesitation, she grabbed a sandwich and a glass of milk from the tray, quickly getting out of bed.As she chewed on the sandwich, her eyes caught sight of a shopping bag placed on the tray. Attached to it was a note in familiar handwriting."For Ms. Drunken Pig."“Typical,” Lilian muttered under her breath, rolling her eyes. She quickly unpacked the bag and found a sky-blue shirt, a formal office skirt, and a pair of matching shoes.As much as she hated to admit it, her boss had impeccable taste. The outfit was perfect.. classy yet simple, just how she liked it.Not wanting to linger any longer in Ryan’s house, Lilian hurried to freshen up and get dressed. The sooner she could leave, the better. As she quietly opened the door and began sneaking down the stairs, trying to make as little noise as possible, a voice from behind made her freeze in her tracks.“Ms. Sterling, how can I help you?”Lilian turned around, he
The next day in the morning,The room was still dark, the morning sunlight blocked by heavy curtains, and a soft scent of fresh lilac lingered in the air.Lilian groggily woke up, her head feeling heavy. A throbbing pain pulsed inside her skull as she blinked open her tired eyes, still foggy from last night's heavy drinking and sleep. The room was so warm and cozy that she almost snuggled back under the white comforter and drifted off again.Just as she was about to fall asleep, a sarcastic voice came from the corner, "Finally, you're awake!"The voice startled Lilian, jolting her awake. For a moment, she couldn’t figure out who it was and squinted into the dim light. After blinking a few times to clear her vision, she saw a man in a full suit sitting on a fancy two-seater sofa in the corner."Drinking like a pig and snoring like a truck all night! Seriously, that was pretty gross for a woman!" Ryan's voice dripped with sarcasm."What? No way!" Lilian suddenly realized who had been ta
Lilian was all slurred and drunk. "Nooo, not the car... I don't wanna go home yet..." She mumbled, trying to wriggle out of Ryan's grip. Ryan held her tight, not giving in to her restless squirming."Come on, don't be stubborn. You're drunk, and you're going home now.""No... no way..." Lilian shook her head and kicked her legs, trying to wriggle free from his arms. Ryan almost choked on his laughter at her tipsy, childlike behavior. "Why? What's so bad about going home?" he asked, still carrying her as they got closer to his car. "I'll feel alone if I go home now!" Lilian sighed, her voice full of sadness.Stunned, Ryan stopped in his tracks. The pain in her voice cut through him, leaving his heart aching with a deep, unexpected agony.Glancing at her innocent face, Ryan saw Lilian puffing her swollen lips and sighing softly, her cheeks flushed a rosy red.A few loose strands of hair brushed against her tired face, making her look utterly adorable. Ryan's heart almost skipped a b
"Greek God, huh?" Ryan smirked as he carried Lilian in his arms, striding confidently toward the exit."Yeah, I'm really glad you came for me," Lilian giggled like a spoiled kid, resting her head on his muscular chest. Just as they were about to leave, someone suddenly blocked their way. It was Max, Lilian's ex-boyfriend."Hey, who are you? Where are you taking Lily?" Max shouted, letting go of Tessa's hand and rushing forward. Tessa's face twisted with jealousy, seeing Lilian in the arms of this insanely handsome guy. "How does she end up with someone this hot and probably rich?" Tessa thought to herself.Ryan turned to face Max, unfazed by his outburst, and stared him down with a look that could kill. Intimidated, Max instinctively took a few steps back, feeling like he was Ryan's servant. But he managed to gather his courage and charged again. "You can't just take any drunk girl from the party. It's not some kind of hookup event."Tessa couldn't resist pinching Lilian this time as
"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