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All Chapters of The CEO's Secrets: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

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Chapter 21: You Look Beautiful

*Flashback*Sabrina's POVTonight, is our junior prom – the theme is under the sea, but isn't it always? I don't have a date and that's okay; I always have more fun on my own, anyway. It wasn't surprising to see all the jocks asking the cheerleaders to go with, even if they hated each other because that's the stereotype these days. The hot people always go together.I asked Ashton if he wanted to go with me – not as a date – but he said that going to prom is a waste of time and money. He isn't one for dressing up, so I understand where he is coming from. I would've really liked him to be there with me because we do everything together.My mom dropped me off at six p.m. sharp and the night is already in full swing. The music is pumping, and everyone is dancing in the middle of the room. I was nervous to get out of the car in the red dress my parents found in a thrift store for me but after seeing this , I'm not anymore.I don't have many friends, but I spot a group of girls I know
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Chapter 22: The Big Night

Sabrina's POVAtlas looks so handsome tonight. Aside from a few different occasions, I only ever see him in fancy suits and nice shoes. But, tonight, he looks better than usual. He must've gotten a haircut today because the usual long waves on his head have been trimmed and gelled back, showing off more of his chiseled jaw line and neatly trimmed facial hair.He's wearing a three-piece black suit with a red tie. I smile at his efforts to match my dress; it's what couples do when they go to prom or special events. I think Atlas is the most attractive man I have ever laid eyes on, but I doubt he feels the same way about me. He's very kind and cares a lot about his employees, so I don't want to get that confused with having feelings for me.I wonder what people will think when they see Atlas and me together tonight. Will they think we look cute together or will they think I'm only here for the money or to try and get something out of him? The thought makes my stomach twist in knots.
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Chapter 23: Dance with Me

Sabrina's POVAtlas takes my hand and guides me out of the limo. There are photographers lining the pathway to the entrance of the hotel and I do my best to not look bothered by them. I'm sure the photos will come out terrible and I'll look like I'm trying too hard.Atlas's hand engulfs mine and I pray my hand isn't sweating in his. The flash from the cameras and the clicking of the shutters is the only thing that can be heard aside from the occasional journalist throwing questions at Atlas as we walk past.I breathe a sigh of relief when we enter the lobby, and everything falls silent. I don't know how celebrities deal with that every single time they leave their house. I'm not even sure how Atlas deals with it; I'm sure journalist are up in his business all the time. "Let's go get a drink," Atlas says, tugging my hand in the direction of what I assume is the function room.This hotel is so grand – all the walls are white and grey marble with gold decorations. It's so fancy th
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Chapter 24: The Big Disaster

Sabrina's POV"What do you mean something is wrong with the prototype?" Atlas demands, his eyes focused on the large man in front of us."You need to see for yourself, Sir," The burly man says, turning around and gesturing for us to follow him.Atlas and I follow the man into a small room off to the side. The party is still in full swing as we walk away, no one suspecting anything wrong.The man pushes the door open, and one of the executives who helped build the prototype, Amber, is fiddling with the small device. Her eyes are filled with worry when we walk in."Atlas!" Amber exclaims, "I went to test the prototype before the big launch, but it wouldn't turn on. I thought maybe the battery was low but no matter how long I left it on charge, nothing changed. I think someone has tampered with it because there is a small piece missing from the underside."My mouth instantly falls open at her confession. Someone is trying to sabotage Atlas and his invention. How could this have hap
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Chapter 25: Let's Go Hunting

Sabrina's POVI haven't spoken to Atlas since Friday night when he dropped me home after the gala. After the prototype was tampered with, we spent the night quietly sitting together and drinking. We decided to head home around midnight but by that time I was very drunk and hardly remember getting into my bed.Dylan kept asking if anything happened between Atlas and me because I couldn't stop smiling at the thought of his lips on mine. I denied everything, of course, because I don't want to jinx anything by blabbing to Dylan. I want to take it slow and see how things progress with us.I decided not to text Atlas over the weekend. He has a lot on his plate with the prototype and having to try and figure out who could've done this. My mind runs blank when I try to think of someone that would want to sabotage Atlas. But, then again, I've only been in the company for a few months, so I don't know if Atlas has any secret enemies.It's Monday morning, and I decided to get to work early s
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Chapter 26: Play it Cool

Atlas's POVBrett picks Sabrina and me up at six to head to the party. The company is in Manhattan, so it's not a long drive but it does give Sabrina and me a chance to come up with a game plan before we get there. We don't want to appear suspicious to anyone.Sabrina looks stunning in the dress she picked out. The way the fabric clings to her body is intoxicating. I want to sit and stare at her all night, but I know I can't. I haven't had a chance to talk to her about our kiss last week. I want to know what she's thinking and what it meant to her. But I feel like the moment has passed."So, what's the plan?" I ask, sipping on the wine Brett keeps back here."I haven't thought that far ahead," Sabrina admits, looking out the window, "We need some type of distraction so you can slip away and look for some evidence.""Why me? I'm sure you could do a better job snooping around," I mutter.Sabrina raises a brow, "Look, Atlas, you're handsome and all but let's be real, having a woman
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Chapter 27: The Distraction

Sabrina's POVThe crowd forming around me is concerned for the man who introduced himself to me as Connor. He's swearing under his breath and trying desperately to clean the dark liquid out of his expensive suit. I have no idea who he is but when Atlas said the code word, I knew he was the perfect person to use as a distraction.The plan is working perfectly."Why'd you do that?" Connor demands, his eyes angry as he stares back at me.I clutch at my chest, pretending to be dramatic and apologetic about the situation, "It was an accident, I swear! I'm so clumsy, especially around coffee. Is there anything I can do to help?"Connor angrily shakes his head, "You've done enough. This isn't what I was expecting when I came over to talk to you."I frown at his comment, "What were you expecting?"It's obvious Connor is getting frustrated by my questions because his brows are set into a deep frown and he is breathing heavily. I feel bad that he had to be my target but if we didn't do i
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Chapter 28: Celebrating Success

Sabrina's POVThe car ride back to the EarthX building was quiet. Not the type of quiet where you wish someone would talk because it's awkward. But the type of quiet where you just enjoy the company of the other person and appreciate everything around you.That's what the car ride was like for Atlas and me.He held my hand the entire time, his thumb moving in slow circles on my skin. I couldn't contain the smile spreading across my face or avert my eyes away. There is just something about this man that keeps pulling me towards him and I can't stop myself. Not that I want to.When we get upstairs to Atlas's office, I pull out the documents he shoved into my bag and hand them to him."What did you find?" I question, eager to hear the contents of the documents.Atlas sits at his desk and I hover over his shoulder. His scent of vanilla and coconut mixes with the whiskey on his breath and it's intoxicating."Well, I didn't have a chance to look through every document on the desk," H
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Chapter 29: His Reputation

Sabrina's POVWhen I arrive at work the next morning, Atlas is nowhere to be found. I looked through his office but it's clear he hasn't been here since the night before. He was acting strange last night before Brett took me home, but I just put it down to him stressing about the prototype and the Red Chain.I texted him that I got home safe, but he didn't respond. I was notified that he opened the text, but for some reason he chose not to text back. That's odd in itself because usually when I text him, I'll get a response within five minutes. Something weird is going on but I can't seem to figure out what. I keep coming back to the idea that he's with someone else. The thought of him being with another woman is making my anxiety go through the roof. I thought we had something special together, but maybe my feelings for him aren't reciprocated. I sit down at my desk and hope that Atlas is running late. It is out of character for him not to be here but maybe something important
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Chapter 30: What Happened?

Sabrina's POVI was anxious the whole subway ride into Manhattan. I couldn't stop thinking about what Atlas was doing or who he is with. I keep imagining the mystery woman hanging all over him and the thought makes my stomach twist in knots. Brett texted me the address for the nightclub Fever and I recognize the location. It's about a block away from the EarthX building, which makes me wonder if Atlas is a regular there because of how close it is to the office. Despite the late hour, there are dozens of early risers, or insomniacs, roaming the streets. I should feel unsafe being out this late at night, but there is something comforting about having other restless people around me at this ungodly hour. The walk from the subway to Fever is short, which in reality is great, but I haven't had time to prepare what I'm going to say to Atlas or how I can convince him to leave. I haven't mentally prepared myself for what I'm going to see when I walk in. The questions and uncertainty ar
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