ck my core and sent trembles down my legs. His gaze was sharp, assessing me wit

eath that could give life to the dead, I composed myself with calmness of still waters as my eyes wandered to the desk's nameplate that bo

. "H-he is-s the Top Boss-s" I wh

as you to be employed in my company! Who the heck are you anyways? And why

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nger but also my boss, the literal owner of the company I work for. This realiza

ought to myself as I got lost staring at him. 'Was I that blinded by his annoying personali

affected and indifference. I could see the coldness Riley was trying so hard to explain in his eyes. I

lose your

questions snapped me out of my

He asked with a tone that

by Mr. James to bring

not have

, my name is Livia Du

rnally memorable encounter yesterday. I hope y

nd managed to stammer out a response. "Yes, Mr Le

mile, a glint of amusement in his e

ead of an apology." I replied with a bold tone which arose from an unfounded so

re! I was beginning t

what, Sir?" Con

bility to say exactly what you are thin

you,

necessarily be

not expect

too cataclysmic sometimes

h–" I s

enly interrupted, changing the topic

I stuttered.

cy? How could you work for such a person

r. "I can't remember. I barely have any memory of

d his index finger as he wal

is eyes grew more cold and I was almost trembling. The air in

e and my breath ceased, our nose almost colliding. As our lips nearly met, he shifted his gaze and whispered into my ears, "By the ti

aised every hair on my skin. I felt like I was drowning in the cloud