THE CEO'S UNEXPECTED BRIDE (SHORT STORY)

were checking last-minute details, and the sound of classical music drifted through the air as the f

es, the 27-year-old CEO was sitting behind his desk, stari

final guest list?" he barked,

uring that time, she had learned to navigate his moods. Some days he was cold and dismissive; others, he

memorized the list. She'd worked with him long enough to know the dril

't particularly like him, but she respected his brilliance and business acumen. She also r

e at 2 PM. I'll be with Charlotte for the fi

"Of course, I

otte" flash. Her heart skipped. She knew that Alexander's fiancée was in town, preparing for the big da

er. "I'll just take this,

ped out into the hallway. The moment t

led on the other end. "I need t

as wrong. Charlotte never called her directly

is. I-I thought I could, but I can't

asn't sure what t

hs, and now I just-he doesn't know me. Not really. It's all about the image, the business, the

ween Alexander and Charlotte. It had always seemed too perfect on the surface-a rich, powerful CE

ing off the wedding?" Emma asked her v

k to New York in two hours. I'm sorry, Emma. I know

o time to fix it. No time to stop it. Her thoughts raced, but the only thing that broke

e, was he also just a man wh

voice firm despite the whirlwind of emotions insi