After what felt like forever, the meeting came to an end when it was almost noon. Once the Clients left, Alex waited behind on his lawyer'

o a halt and turned his attention to Emma, his secretary, who had started getti

He said to Emma in a not so loud

not to allow that Bitch set foot into my company anymore?" He gestured towards the reception area which was down the hallway. They were just a couple of steps aw

the order this morning." Emma

g watery. She couldn't stand people raising their voices at her, especially when she wasn't even the one at fault. She wanted to yell at her boss that she

nce room for the meeting that just ended. There was no way I could have convey

sts with urgency but you come up with senseless excuses every fucking time. You sure as hell aren't getting your full salary this month

er, she couldn't help but feel bad every time it happened. He sure knew how to make her feel bad and worthless. Emma didn't doubt his words either. This wasn't the first time he had threatened

s continued her journey to her office space

sweet names with her not so sweet voice. Alexander Clay ignored the blondie as he made his way to hi

lex's instruction because he didn't want to see her, She received a resounding sla

rawer and placed it on her desk. She was sure as hell that Claire was going to need them when she stepped out of Alexand

lex cursed softly the moment Claire forced herself into his office. He proceeded to the other side of the office, to the shelf which held his

ive voice came through as she approached Alex. He shrugged off her

nd you?" She whispered, gi

n clingy. I've been nothing but cold towards you in the past few days, aren't yo

painfully. "It's true that you've been avoiding me since Friday. You don't pick up my calls unless I call with a different number and even at that, you end up ending the call without listening to what I have to say. I thought you were stressed so I decided to give you space. You know I can't do

laire's hold. The veins that popped out on his neck and forehead did not go unnoticed by Claire wh

f I want to spend forever with you?. We are perfect for each other, Alexander. How can

re way more pathetic than I thought. Even my so-call

she knew how to satisfy you, you wouldn't be elsewhere looking for pleasure." Cl

n't tell me you were thinking I was going

a crime to dream b