threatening look, clearly not up f

t handing over the whole shebang t

ined why he nudged her to keep drinking – h

ing into the company – time, energy, id

d trailed Amy and Brent

her world crumble again, a

ou do?" April's ange

ng it was for the good of the business. At

you'd pull this on her," April scolded. "You were supposed to be the one perso

ed the strength to leave his office. April follo

Amy. "You'll be fine, Amy," she reass

on't get aw

pril's support, she vowed not to surrend

later, at H

od surface of the desk. He had bags under his eyes and a severe headache due to the st

d focused on contributing a lot to this company and his hard work paid off as he proved to everyone that he was deserving of the title of CEO of the

work – people can be cutthroat to get a

y to get themselves ahead in the company. Adrian faced the challenge of keeping

. He decided that granting open communication within the company would be ideal and encouraged his employees

demanding job and Adrian who refused to

on his face. "Adrian, man, you look terrible," Liam exclaimed, a concerned look forming on his face as he took a seat across from

ong week Liam. I'm just tryin

you need to take a break. You're going to driv

there's too much riding on this proj

no use to anyone if you're burnt out. Let's go ou

d a break, but was reluctant to let go of control. Finally, he relented,

an. Besides, it's the weekend tomorrow.

pointedly, earning a

ingman inst-" Liam started to say befor

N

times I wonder why I even bother," Liam murmured under

ackground music, people engaged in lively conversations, bartenders skillfully prepared drinks contributing to the overall social atmosphere with clinking glasses and occasional cheers. T

decided to try his luck with the

stressful day he just had, this change of pace was most we

it bored. He glanced around the bar and caught Liam deep in a flir

al, Adrian continued scanning

he was trying to draw something in her drink. Her dark brown eyes sharply co

shoulders, it's brown curls

ng himself with some ladies who were eager to dance with one of the eligible bachelors. Despite Liam's at

anced, sliding her foot back and then the other forward. The music worked its magic on Adrian, lifting his mood, and he found himself captiv

gainst his chest, running his hands on her soft skin as he savored the scent of her hair. They danced surprisingly in sync with the rhythm, and Adrian, despite his initial reservations, was amazed by the experience. He gently

ed by his gentle touched and he was amused. "ha he uttered arrogantly shaking

g everyone's attention. Liam regretted not seizing the m

ime to leave. She dragged her away before Adrian could collect her number, l

t iconic dance at the bar, a