(Rated 18+. Book contains sex scenes) The executive affair is a book that tells the story of Pete, a married IP attorney, who is having a sexual affair with his secretary, Jasmine. What starts as a steamy office romance soon becomes a journey into the complexities of desire and power. As Pete succumbs to his own desires, exploiting Jasmine's submissive tendencies, the affair takes a dark turn. The once fun and spontaneous connection between them begins to crumble. In this gripping tale of lust and consequence, Pete and Jasmine reach a point where the choices they make will either make or mar their lives. Click on chapter 1 to find out where their choices led them to.
CHAPTER 1
It's a beautiful Monday morning and it's drizzling heavily , Pete is immersed in his routine work at the firm. The distant echoes of thunder complement the irregular drumming of rain on his office window, creating a soothing atmosphere. Lightning illuminates the room, and Pete grins while typing on his computer.
Meet Pete Reynold, a 34-year-old attorney working at Salinger & Associates LLP, an intellectual property law firm situated in downtown Houston. Pete is happily married and stands tall at 6'1, maintaining a healthy weight of 170lbs. With a serious demeanor and a strong technical mind, Pete sometimes comes across as aloof, making it challenging for others to connect with him initially. His communication style is direct and expressionless, adding to the impression of a reserved personality.
Pete's professional appearance is characterized by his neatly combed dark brown hair styled in curtains, complementing his clean-shaven face. His features include well-defined cheekbones, a gaunt jawline, and striking sapphire-blue eyes. Despite his stoic nature, Pete is considered rather handsome, often receiving random smiles from women in his workplace. His reserved presentation may create an initial barrier, but beneath the serious exterior lies a dedicated attorney excelling in the world of intellectual property law.
Becky, Pete's former assistant, recently shifted to a new role in the docketing department. This prompted the need for Pete to find a replacement. A committee was formed to help with the hiring process, and after reviewing resumes and conducting interviews for the past month, they informed Pete about the chosen candidate last week. Pete had reservations about not being directly involved in the selection, but he understood and accepted the firm's way of handling things.
In this company, an IP Assistant primarily deals with filing documents at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and communicating with clients. For Pete, the main requirement was to have someone competent enough to handle these tasks accurately and on time. While he may have preferred a more active role in choosing his assistant, the firm's approach prioritized efficiency in the hiring process.
Ms. Chloe Johnson, one of the firm's senior attorneys, and head of the hiring committee, knocks on Pete's office door.
Pete: Come in.
Chloe opens the door and walks into Pete's office with Jasmine Patra, Pete's newly hired assistant. Pete looks up from his work and sees Jasmine for the first time.
Jasmine was a petite little thing, toned and thin, standing 5'7 with three-inch heels, but still had an ample bosom with shapely hips despite her small frame. Her hair was the color of chestnut, that fell just above her shoulders and had a healthy shimmer to it as she moved under the lights in the ceiling. She had brilliant green eyes that were reminiscent of jade gemstones, polished and rare, and were well contrasted by her dark mascara. She had fair skin with subtle tones of olive and soft facial features with a distinct mole positioned high on her left cheekbone. She was dressed in the typical female office uniform: a pink short-sleeved collared blouse, a fitted navy-blue pencil skirt, and a pair of off-white heels. Additionally, she wore a black banded choker-style necklace, which, to Pete, looked immature and childish.
Chloe's voice cut through the ambient hum of Pete's office, disrupting his focus on the rain-drenched cityscape outside.
"Hey, Will, I hope you're not too busy. I'd like to introduce you to your new assistant, Jasmine. Jasmine, this is Pete Reynold, he will be the attorney you'll be supporting."
Jasmine turned towards Pete, her hands poised in front of her waist, and a subtle bounce accompanied a warm smile. Pete, a man of stoic demeanor, quickly assessed her as a lively and youthful individual. Her attire, however, hinted at a lack of professionalism, making him skeptical about her suitability for the role. Despite this, he couldn't deny her undeniable beauty.
"Hello, Mr. Reynold! It's very nice to meet you. I can't wait to get started, sir! Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you," Jasmine greeted cheerfully.
"Hi, Jasmine. I believe Becky will be training you for the next couple of weeks or so?" Pete inquired, his tone carrying a hint of detachment.
"Oh? Ummm..." Jasmine hesitated, glancing uncertainly at Chloe.
"That's correct, Will. After I introduce Jasmine to the other departments, I will show her to her desk, right next to Becky, and then I'll have her sign the usual incoming documents. She should be ready for training by noon, I'd say," Chloe explained, bridging the gap in the conversation.
"Great. It's nice to meet you. I trust Becky will do a great job in training you. Feel free to come to me if you have any questions, just please knock first," Pete said, returning his attention to his work, seemingly indifferent to the presence of the two women.
"Um... Understood, sir..." Jasmine responded hesitantly.
"Ok, well, thank you, Will. I'm sure you guys will make a great team. Let's head to the docketing department, Jasmine," Chloe concluded, leading the way as they exited Pete's office. As the door closed behind them, Pete allowed a fleeting gaze at Jasmine, noting the curvature of her figure as she walked away, leaving him with a subtle sense of intrigue.
Jasmine follows Chloe out of Pete's office, and Pete watches her as she leaves his office. He is drawn to the curvature of her lower body; her skirt was short and taut, it clung to her body and contoured the slender shape of her legs up to the roundedness of her buttocks. Jasmine turns back towards Pete before she completely exits his office, he quickly pulls his eyes up to meet hers. She smiles and winks at him as she exits his office with a bounce to her step.
Forced into an arranged marriage with the ruthless Austin , Claudia refuses to be trapped in a loveless union. On their wedding day, she does the unthinkable-she runs. But Austin is not a man to be defied. When he finds her, he offers a deal: one year of marriage, then freedom. Reluctantly, Claudia agrees, only to uncover dangerous secrets lurking beneath his cold exterior. As tension turns to passion and enemies close in, she must decide-will she escape again, or has she already fallen for the man she once feared?
Captured by mistake, Olivia's life shatters when she falls into the hands of Louis, the ruthless Italian mafia don. Mistaken for an enemy, she is forced into his dangerous world, where trust is a rare luxury. But as Louis battles his growing desire for the brave and defiant woman, secrets from Olivia's past emerge-ones that could destroy them both. When betrayal and passion collide, will love be enough to save them, or will their worlds be torn apart forever?
Rachel Flinch guards her secrets behind the walls of the ranch she inherited from her father. But when Pamela Winters, a wealthy heiress, arrives to claim the land—and perhaps Rachel’s heart—those walls start to crumble. Pamela is a force of nature, and Rachel’s defenses are no match for her. As tensions rise, Rachel must decide whether to protect her secrets or let Pamela in, knowing she might lose everything.
Emily's decision to become a private flight attendant seemed straightforward and professional at first, but little did she know, her life was about to take an unexpected turn. Mr Antony, one of the richest entrepreneurs in Europe takes interest in Emily's outspoken but naïve nature. The billionaire never takes "No" for answer. When he wants something he makes sure he gets it. Emily also loves her Job and wouldn't like to loose it, she also likes to play "hard to get". What happens after Emily meets Mr Antony Lucas on the plane. Will she fight against the tempting and seductive billionaire in order to retain her Job or we will she fall hopelessly? ----------------------------------------------------------
For three years, Shane and Yvonne were wed, sharing heated nights, while his devotion clung to his ex. Yvonne strove to be a dutiful wife, yet their marriage felt hollow, built on desire rather than real warmth. All changed when she became pregnant, only for Shane to thrust her onto the operating table, warning, “Either you or the baby survives!” Broken by his cruelty, she vanished in grief and later returned, radiantly accomplished, leaving everyone awestruck. Haunted by remorse, Shane begged for another chance, but Yvonne only smiled and replied, “I’m sorry, men no longer interest me.”
The whispers said that out of bitter jealousy, Hadley shoved Eric's beloved down the stairs, robbing the unborn child of life. To avenge, Eric forced Hadley abroad and completely cut her off. Years later, she reemerged, and they felt like strangers. When they met again, she was the nightclub's star, with men ready to pay fortunes just to glimpse her elusive performance. Unable to contain himself, Eric blocked her path, asking, "Is this truly how you earn a living now? Why not come back to me?" Hadley's lips curved faintly. "If you’re eager to see me, you’d better join the queue, darling."
"There will be no falling in love, we will only act as a loving couple when we are in public, we will share a room to make it believable, but no intimacy, touching is off-limits. We'll only have sex once a month, and that's solely to produce an heir. You won't interfere in my business, and I won't interfere in yours. You will be my wife in every sense and you will not be involved with any other man," he said, arrogance seeping from every word. I watch his mouth move, I'm not ready to fall in love with any man, especially not one as arrogant and egoistic as him. I can handle acting as a loving couple, and as for intimacy once a month. I can agree to that just to satisfy my sexual cravings with no strings attached. "Where can I sign?" I asked since I had nothing to lose. *** Nadine's wedding dreams turned to nightmares when she caught her sister and fiancé cheating! With a secret recording, she's ready for revenge. But then mysterious billionaire Logan West offers a deal: A Contract Marriage to take down her ex's empire. But what Nadine doesn't know is her life is getting complicated as she takes her chance to get revenge or risks everything for a chance at love?"
Kaelyn devoted three years tending to her husband after a terrible accident. But once he was fully recovered, he cast her aside and brought his first love back from abroad. Devastated, Kaelyn decided on a divorce as people mocked her for being discarded. She went on to reinvent herself, becoming a highly sought-after doctor, a champion racer, and an internationally renowned architectural designer. Even then, the traitors sneered in disdain, believing Kaelyn would never find someone. But then the ex-husband’s uncle, a powerful warlord, returned with his army to ask for Kaelyn’s hand in marriage.
When Zora was sick during the early days of her pregnancy, Ezrah was with his first love, Piper. When Zora got into an accident and called Ezrah, he said he was busy, when in actual fact, he was buying shoes for Piper. Zora lost her baby because of the accident, and throughout her stay at the hospital, Ezrah never showed up. She already knew that he didn't love her, but that was the last straw for the camel's back, and her fragile heart could not take it anymore. When Ezrah arrived home a few days after Zora was discharged from the hospital, he no longer met the woman who always greeted him with a smile and cared for him. Zora stood at the top of the stairs and yelled with a cold expression, "Good news, Ezrah! Our baby died in a car accident. There is nothing between us anymore, so let's get a divorce." The man who claimed not to have any feelings for Zora, being cold and distant towards her, and having asked her for a divorce twice, instantly panicked.
In her previous life, Kimberly endured the betrayal of her husband, the cruel machinations of an evil woman, and the endless tyranny of her in-laws. It culminated in the bankruptcy of her family, and ultimately, her death. After being reborn, she resolved to seek retribution against those who had wronged her, and ensure her family's prosperity. To her shock, the most unattainable man from her past suddenly set his sights on her. "You may have overlooked me before, but I shall capture your heart this time around."