What happens when the your married boss pretends to be madly in love with you just to boost the sales of his compan, and get into your pants. Unfortunately for him, he failed to realise that we find love in the most hopeless places. This book brings to you two characters who solely underestimated the power of love. To find out what happens to these characters who underestimate the power of love, click on CHAPTER ONE !!!!!
Right here is the day I have being waiting for, the day of my interview at Van Enterprises.
I was brought back to life by the sunglight that hit my face through the window, realizing it was the big day. Time to know what the day holds for me. A quick yawn and stretch, and I rolled out of bed, heading straight to the bathroom. .
Dressed in a simple Walmart find, I went to the kitchen to get stuffed with breakfast. After not being sure of what I really wanted for breakfast, I settled for Toast, and some Sunnt-Side-Up eggs and some hot dog. With my outfit sorted, I faced the mirror, adjusting my collar and running a comb through my hair. I wanted to look neat and put together, looking the the absolute best for the interview.
I suddenly became anxious as I stepped out of the house into the buslting street to catch the bus to Van enterprises.
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His face resembles that of my ideal man, featuring a well-defined jawline and tousled dark curls that beg for a touch. His cheeks sport a casual five o'clock beard. With deep, magnetic blue eyes, he focuses intently on my file, methodically turning the sheets as if grading exam papers like a professor. The glow from the large glass wall behind him catches on his Toms watch, enhancing his overall charisma. Dressed in a deep grey three-piece suit covering his broad shoulders and lean muscles, his appearance commands the room.
He is so beautiful to look at that I knew as soon as I laid eyes on him that this plan would fail if I couldn't control my mind. Like me, if you read romance novels too often, you get into the habit of seeing yourself as the main character whenever a situation like this happens. "Miss. Nancy Toms..." the man begins in a deep voice that makes me squeeze my legs. He shuts the file and raises his eyes to my face. He puts his elbows on top of the file, resting his chin above as he studies me. "I'll ask one simple question - why do you want this job?"
I adjusted my dress and sit up straight. "Mr. Harry, I have done extensive research on your company Sir. I think the management and setting you have here is just what I have being searching for. I'll work hard to establish my worth if hired for the role.
He raises a hand and gestures for me to stop talking."Miss. Toms..." He leans back in his chair like a man who knows he owns the conversation without requiring permission. "You've applied for the position of my PA. The position does not only require hard work and dedication but also compatibility with me. You understand what I am saying, right?"
"I do."
He nods slowly, picking my portfolio again and studying it.
"Your qualification impresses me but the part about your interests and hobbies has me hesitating. Can you describe them to me in more detail?"
"I like to read," I answer immediately. "I like to read and knit and blog about stuff. It helps me pass time."
Mr. Harry shakes his head dismissively and raises a dark eyebrow. "I've met thirty other candidates who share same interests in hobbies. What distinguishes you, Miss Toms? Why do you suppose I ought to pick you?"
He lets go of my portfolio and looks at me more intently, as though he's eager to see if he's finally starting to irritate me. My interests shouldn't be related to the requirements of the work, but he's making this casual talk seem so formal.
"Mr. Harry, I do realize how my qualifications are nothing out of the ordinary but I have been told that I have a way of surprising people with my dedication towards any kind of work. I'm passionate about basically everything I do and work is another passion of mine. I don't work to earn but because I love work itself. It pleases me."
"Work gives you pleasure, Miss. Toms?" A corner of his lips lifts to form a boyish smirk. I can't deny it. This man has charm. "How much pleasure exactly?"
I sense the way his line of questioning is slowly changing directions. He doesn't smile though. Even his smirk is the tiniest curve. I doubt anyone has ever seen this man smile. All his pictures in magazines and last year's Forbes Top Youngest Billionaires were devoid of a smile.
"I'll say if you give me the position, you'll find me extremely pleasurable, Mr. Harry. I have been told to have great flexibility," I reply, squaring my shoulders. "For work, of course."
Mr. Harry's jaw doesn't budge as he scans my physique, taking in my outrageously expensive-but yet inexpensive-Walmart dress that I bought just for the interview. I soon realised that it wasn't really about getting the Job, but about owning Mr Harry. I did what I was told and gave it my all. Although my dark brown hair is styled in a polished bun at the back of my head, a few delicate tendrils perfectly frame my face with waves. While I haven't worn much makeup, most men find it difficult to ignore the wine-red hue of my lipstick.Mr. Harry doesn't look impressed though as he shrugs disinterestedly.
"Miss. Toms, I appreciate you coming in here, but I don't believe you will be able to match my expectations. I want an assistant who can stand up to me, speak up when I make a mistake, and not run to the toilet in tears after every criticism I give them. Are you able to cope with that? Because you appear to be just as common as the many other applicants who have come in and sat here today.
"And you obtained that about my personality just by sitting here and asking me worthless questions?" I toss back at him before leaning forward slightly, confidently meeting his eyes. "If you really want to take on someone today, you should ask them about something more important than their hobbies. For example, give me a circumstance and ask me how I would manage it as your future personal assistant."
"Excuse me? Miss Toms, are you teaching me how to do interviews?" The man looks at me strangely, clearly insulted. "You'll do well to remember which side of this room you're sitting on."
You mentioned earlier that you wanted someone to confront you and call you out on your errors. Mr. Harry, that's exactly what I'm doing."
His mouth tightens even more. He draws closer, he crosses his forearms across each other on top of the desk and fixes his gaze on me. I keep my eyes fixed on the sharp features of his face and his piercing blue eyes, which perfectly match the sound of his name. Mr. Van Harry, Ranked at Top among Forbes 's Youngest Billionaires.
"Miss. Toms..." His voice drops in depth, sounding soft and carrying a seductive tune in it without an intentional attempt. "Are you playing with me? I think you are. You are playing with me right? Look, I'm not like the men you read about in your little romance novels who find your impulsiveness fascinating. In fact, I'm quite the opposite of that, and now you are beginning to irritate me.
I don't let his words get to me as I lean forward, clasping my hands on top of his desk and resting my chin above them.
"Mr. Harry, is this how you intimidate everyone who tries to correct you? If yes, then that makes your personality even more unattractive. You had an issue with the way I handled myself initially, and I decided to switch things up to satisfy you, but here you vexing over what is not."
Well! Whatever. "I am still not convinced that you are up to the task"
"Well, I still insist that if you give me a chance, I wil prove to you that I am." I proudly said
I notice the tick of his jaw, the twitch in a corner muscle of his eye and I know that I have got him where I want him.
"Miss. Toms..." he says after a moment's silence.
"Yes, Mr. Harry?"
"Meet with the HR to get a full description of your position, and all that you'd be needing." he declares and then pulls back, leaning back casually in his revolving chair.
My eyes widen at this new turn of events. I didn't think it would be that easy obviously. My limbs tremble a little as I move back from his desk, my mouth opening in surprise.
"Does that mean I got the Job, Mr Harry??" I ask, thinking I must have heard him wrong.
"For someone who wants is my PA, I expect you to smarter than this" Then the man finally smiles lightly - a wicked, wicked smile which he is right to hide from the world because the sight of it is chilling. "But you have the Job for just a month"
"What? Why a month?" I blink at him, even more taken aback than the first time.
"That's right, A month. I'm puting you on a probation of one month to see how you will perform as my PA. If I am convinced of your performance after one month, your income will be double, you will be given your own apartment, the company will cover your medical and insurance expenses, you will be given a vacation package, and many other benefits."
I take a big gulp, imagining that everything is mine. It seems like the deal of a lifetime. Even though I had little interest in the profession previously, it now intrigues me.
Coming from a poor home and having lost my adopted father a few years ago, I've struggled to manage my finances for a long time. His offer sounds so appealing that I find it difficult to believe this opportunity.
"This feels to good to be true. I honestly feel like there's a catch. Mr Harry what's the catch?" I stare at him cynically
"I think there's just one. Miss. Toms. Just one" Mr. Harry raises a hand to touch his lower lip, deepening his attention on me.
"I said it. I just knew it. That was too good to be true". I looked dissapointed
He smiled wittingly. "Well, It's not too much of a catch. The catch is that, If you lose, you'll apologize to me for your arrogant actions in front of my entire staff. Agreed?" The billionaire bastard gets up from his seat and extends his hand for me to shake.
I force myself to smile, getting up too as I look at his hand before taking it. His skin is hot against mine and his hold is tight.
"Yes Sir, I agree." I say. "Petty bastard" I thought within.
"Welcome to Harry Enterprises then, Miss. Toms." He tightens his hold on my hand. "I hope you have a great time here."
In their three years of marriage, Chelsea had been a dutiful wife to Edmund. She used to think that her love and care would someday melt Edmund's cold heart, but she was wrong. Finally, she couldn't take the disappointment any longer and chose to end the marriage. Edmund had always thought that his wife was just boring and dull. So it was shocking when Chelsea suddenly threw divorce papers at his face in front of everyone at the Nelson Group's anniversary party. How humiliating! After that, everyone thought that the formerly-married couple would never see each other again, even Chelsea. Once again, she thought wrong. Sometime later, at an award ceremony, Chelsea went onstage to accept the award for best screenplay. Her ex-husband, Edmund, was the one presenting the award to her. As he handed her the trophy, he suddenly reached for her hand and pleaded humbly in front of the audience, "Chelsea, I'm sorry I didn't cherish you before. Could you please give me another chance?" Chelsea looked at him indifferently. "I'm sorry, Mr. Nelson. My only concern now is my business." Edmund's heart was shattered into a million pieces. "Chelsea, I really can't live without you." But his ex-wife just walked away. Wasn't it better for her to just concentrate on her career? Men would only distract her—especially her ex-husband.
For as long as Emily can remember, she has wanted to overcome her shyness and explore her sexuality. Still, everything changes when she receives an invitation to visit one of the town's most prestigious BDSM clubs, DESIRE'S DEN. On the day she chose to peruse the club, she noticed three men, all dressed in suits, standing on the upper level, near the railing. Despite her limited vision, she persisted in fixating on them. Their towering statues belied the toned bodies concealed by their sharply tailored suits-or so she could tell. The hair of two of them was short and dark, and the third had light brown-possibly blond-hair that reached the shoulders. The dark, crimson background incised their figures, exuding an air of mystery and strength. They stood in stark contrast to the unfiltered, primal energy that pulsed through the club. Shocked by the desires these men aroused in her, she was disappointed to learn that they were masters seeking a slave to divide and conquer. She couldn't afford the fee, and she also realized that they were outside her league. Emily hurriedly left the club, feeling disappointed and depressed, unaware that she had also caught the group's attention. A world of wicked pleasure, three handsome men. Over the years, they have lived a life of decadence, their lavish lair serving as a stage for their most sinister desires. But despite the unending parade of willing subjects, one woman sticks out. A mysterious stranger with white porcelain skin and a killer body, a slave, a name with no address, the first lady to attract their eye and they will go to any length to obtain her no matter the consequences.
For seven years, Jillian pursued Bryan with unyielding passion, but he remained distant, his emotions tightly sealed. Disheartened, she left for overseas after graduating from college. Three years later, Jillian, now a successful attorney, sat provocatively on the lap of Bryan's competitor. She flashed Bryan a playful smile and taunted, "What's wrong, Bryan? Are you impotent?" Bryan's restraint shattered in an instant. In a swift motion, he scooped her up and tossed her onto the bed. The next morning, as Bryan woke up, Jillian flashed a mischievous smile. "Let's keep things casual, okay?"
The Billionaire Betrayed Wife follows Rachael Morgan, an orphan whose search for love leads her into the ruthless world of the Blackwood family. Betrayed by her husband and tormented by her adoptive sister, Rachael's life spirals into chaos when she's cast out and left to survive on the streets, pregnant and alone. Just when all hope seems lost, a mysterious savior from her past rescues her, giving her the chance to heal and rebuild. Years later, she returns stronger, armed with a fierce desire for revenge. With her son by her side, Rachael will stop at nothing to destroy those who shattered her trust-even if it means risking everything to reclaim her life and her power.
Yelena discovered that she wasn't her parents' biological child. After seeing through their ploy to trade her as a pawn in a business deal, she was sent away to her barren birthplace. There, she stumbled upon her true origins—a lineage of historic opulence. Her real family showered her with love and adoration. In the face of her so-called sister's envy, Yelena conquered every adversity and took her revenge, all while showcasing her talents. She soon caught the attention of the city's most eligible bachelor. He cornered Yelena and pinned her against the wall. "It's time to reveal your true identity, darling."
It was a big day for Camilla. She looked forward to marrying her handsome groom. Unfortunately, he abandoned her at the altar. He never showed up throughout the wedding. She was made a laughingstock in front of all the guests. In a fit of rage, she went and slept with a strange man on her wedding night. It was supposed to be a one-night stand. To her dismay, the man refused to let her be. He pestered her like she had stolen his heart on that night. Camilla didn't know what to do. Should she give him a chance? Or just stay away from men?