The brief physical contact between Liam and Elena was electric, sending a surge of mixed emotions throughout her body. His gentle touch on her arm stirred feelings of relaxation and ease, as though she were drawn to him by a magnetic force. Elena shook her head, attempting to push down this newfound desire, and forced a faint smile.
"Thank you for your concern, but I'll be alright," Elena assured Liam before she made her way to her car and drove off.As he watched her leave, Liam couldn't help but be intrigued by Elena's beauty, emotional depth, and boldness. Despite their brief interaction, she hadn't attempted to flirt with him or seek physical intimacy.Women tended to melt in Liam's presence, often willing to do anything just for a moment by his side. He didn't have to work hard to get any woman he desired. Lost in thought, he walked back to his car, started the engine, and pulled into a nearby parking spot.Liam picked up his phone, dialed Benjamin's number, and waited for him to pick it up. "Hey, Ben. Can you meet me at Mega Lounge? There's something I need you to follow up on," he said."Sure thing, I'm in the neighborhood. I'll be there in five minutes," responded Ben. No sooner had Liam ended the call with Ben than his phone began to ring again. As he glanced at the caller ID, his expression shifted from neutral to one of irritation. It was his older sister Charlotte, who had a tendency to act as a mother bear towards him and frequently questioned his lifestyle and choice of partners. He found her display of affection to be overbearing at times and preferred spending time with his younger sister Emma instead.Charlotte delivered the message bluntly before abruptly ending the call: "Dad and Mom expect you at 3:00 PM today, no excuses."****After entering her house and shutting the door, Elena leaned against it for a moment lost in thought. She took a moment to appreciate her tastefully decorated living room before making her way to the bedroom. Upon checking her phone, she found over twenty missed calls and messages from her boss, sister, and colleagues. She scrolled through a few of the messages.Elena read the message from her boss, Mr. Taylor: "Miss Elena, where the hell are you? You're supposed to be at work right now. Why aren't you answering your calls? You need to come to the office immediately. This establishment won't tolerate such defiant behavior." She couldn't help but think Mr. Taylor was being rude and demanding, as usual."What a cold-blooded prick," Elena muttered to herself upon reading the message from her boss, Mr. Taylor. She had never been fond of him and found it difficult to understand his demeanor. No matter how much one exceeded the company's expectations, he always wore the same stoic expression.Scarlett had sent Elena a message: "Elena, where are you? Are you at home? Are you okay? Please talk to me. I need to know that you're safe."Elena's sister, Amelia, had sent her a message saying: "Hi sweetie, congratulations! I'm so proud of you, and Dad would be too if he were here Alive with us. When was the last time you spoke to Mom? Call me once you've settled into your new office. Sending hugs and kisses."Elena's smile faded into sad, teary eyes, and she allowed the tears to flow freely for a while. She thought about her late father, who had been her best friend and mentor. He was the only one who had supported her decision to give up Medicine for Information Technology.He used to call her "Princess" affectionately.Elena whispered, "Oh, Daddy, I wish you were here right now. Where did I go wrong? Why is this happening to me?" She cried deeply and collapsed onto her cozy bed for a while.After a few minutes of weeping, she got up and undressed. She walked into the bathroom and turned on the cold shower. She shivered as the water cascaded down her hair. Elena tilted her face up slightly, allowing the water to trickle down the contours of her body. A soft moan escaped her lips, and she shuddered with desire as the water tickled her sensitive areas. She thought about the handsome stranger she had met in the parking lot, and an erotic thought crossed her mind. which made her shudder with desire.Elena dried herself off after coming out of the bathroom and changed into her favorite Singlet and shorts. She climbed onto her bed, picked up her phone, and sent a brief text to Scarlett, letting her know she was home and doing well. After that, she turned off her phone, closed her eyes, and drifted off to sleep almost immediately, exhausted from the day's events.Elena was roused from her sleep by a persistent buzzing noise at the door. She opened her bleary eyes for a moment, then closed them again. When the buzzing continued, she opened her eyes a second time, fully awake. She got out of bed and walked lazily to the door. After confirming who was there, she unlocked the door and let Scarlett in."Elena, oh my gosh," Scarlett said, scrutinizing her friend. "You've been so hard to reach all day.""Have you been waiting out there for long?" Elena asked sleepily."No, I haven't. I've been stuck in the office all day," Scarlett said, rolling her eyes at Elena. "You had me so worried that I couldn't even focus on work. And now you act like nothing's wrong. Sometimes I just don't understand you. You're like a hidden letter in a book.""I'm sorry, Scarlett. I didn't mean to worry you or make you upset," Elena apologized, trying to put a smile on her best friend's face. Scarlett often acted like a mother, father, sister, or brother to make Elena happy. "From now on, I promise to let you know where I am, mama bear," Elena joked.Ever since Elena had joined Nixon Tech, Scarlett had been endeared to her. Elena was like the twin sister she never had, with her incredible determination to succeed and achieve her goals. She wasn't one of those people who relied solely on their looks to get what they wanted. Elena was the total opposite; she spent most of her time at her desk, creating and inventing new software ideas. As a result, her social life was practically nonexistent.Scarlett had tried to convince Elena about the importance of being serious and committed in relationships, but Elena always responded the same way: "If you don't work hard on your dreams, no one else will help you achieve them."Scarlett's face lit up as she spoke, "By the way, Nathan called me earlier. He's been trying to get in touch with you. I didn't tell him about what happened in the office today. He wants to hang out with you."Elena remained quiet, prompting Scarlett to continue, "Come on, Elena, say something. You know Nathan is crazy about you. Why not give him a chance? I promise you won't regret it. Plus, I want you to get out of the house and have some fun." Scarlett was trying her best to persuade Elena."I don't feel like hanging out right now, and Nathan is not my type," Elena finally confessed. "Sure, he's cute, but I don't feel attracted to him. He never stops talking about himself, his achievements, and how much money he has to take care of me. Maybe that works for other girls, but not for me."Elena paused for a moment, lost in thought before continuing, "I want so much more in a relationship. Things like respect, honesty, loyalty, personal space, someone who will listen to me with empathy, and affection."Elena found herself blushing as she remembered the brief physical interaction she had with the handsome stranger earlier.Scarlett raised an eyebrow and broke the silence, asking, "Is there something or someone I don’t know about?"Elena smirked and replied, "No, there is no one. You are such a nosy friend."Despite her suspicions, Scarlett chose not to push the matter any further.Scarlett changed the topic with an excited declaration, saying, "You won't believe what I found out today! Have you ever wondered about the true identity of Gianna Jones or if she has any notable relatives?"Elena was at a loss for words as she stared blankly at her friend. As far as she knew, Gianna Jones was an only child whose parents had tragically died in a fire accident. Gianna had worked hard to put herself through technology school by taking on a part-time job as a student. She had always dreamed of becoming a software developer and landing a job at a top-tier tech company was a dream come true for her.Elena looked at her friend with a perplexed expression and said, "I only know a little about her." "Actually, she is
Liam had always worked hard to maintain the family's businesses, proving his responsibility and capability. However, no matter what Liam did, it never seemed to be enough for his father. Donald Hamilton continued to assign him more demanding tasks whenever Liam exceeded his expectations.With a determined expression on his face, Liam drove into the Mansion, ready for whatever Donald had in store for him.As Liam arrived at the Mansion, one of the mansion chauffeurs was already positioned and waiting to park his car. "Good day, Sir. You're welcome," the chauffeur greeted him."Thanks," Liam replied simply, handing over the keys before walking elegantly and briskly towards the entrance."Good day, Mr. Liam. It's nice to have you here," John the butler greeted with a nod and a smile as Liam entered the mansion."Morning, John. You...""Big brother!" Emma came running down the stairs, screaming at the top of her voice."Hey, sweetie," Liam opened his arms to embrace her as she jumped into
Liam's father's serious tone made Liam's heart race. "Now, there is one more thing I need you to achieve as my true heir," he said, holding Liam's gaze. "Before the end of spring, you must get married."Liam's eyes widened in disbelief. "Married? Dad, I'm not ready for that kind of commitment," he protested.His father's expression remained stern. "As the heir to our family's legacy, it's your duty to continue our lineage," he replied. "I know you are skilled with the ladies, so I have no doubt that this will be an easy task for you to accomplish."Liam's anger boiled within him, but he knew better than to argue with his father. "I understand, Dad," he said, trying to keep his tone level. "I'll do my best to fulfill your wishes."Just as Liam was about to leave, the butler walked into the relaxing area. "Dinner is served, sir," he announced."Excellent timing," Liam's father said, rising from his seat. "Join us for dinner, Liam. We have much to discuss."Liam reluctantly followed his
Liam was furious at her behavior but managed to keep his cool, gently prying her off him and reassuring her that they were safe in the cafe.Isabella smiled knowingly, playing with her hair in a seductive manner that captured the attention of the cafe Employee. "Thank you," she said, feigning fear. Liam couldn't help but roll his eyes at Isabella's theatrics. He wondered if she always acted this way to get what she wanted, or if it was just a ploy to manipulate him. Regardless, Liam knew he needed to keep his guard up around her.Liam's attention snapped back to the cafe employee, and he shot an angry glare at him when he failed to respond promptly. "Have you found your lost soul in her?" Liam asked sarcastically.The cafe employee looked confused for a moment before realizing what Liam meant. "Oh, I'm sorry sir," he apologized. "May I suggest our best coffee for the beautiful couple?" he suggested, trying to recover from his mistake.Isabella beamed at the word "couple," thrilled at
As she stood in the room, Isabella's mind wandered to her kiss with Liam. "Wow!" she breathed in a hushed voice, caressing her lips with her right finger and biting her lower lip gently as she pictured Liam kissing her. The thought sent shivers down her spine, and she was lost in her daydreams until an inner voice interrupted her reverie. Isabella walked over to the large chair in the cafe's spare room and sank into it, imagining Liam calling her "mine." She couldn't help but feel a sense of satisfaction at the thought of possessing Liam entirely. Rising from the chair, she walked over to the glass window and gazed out at the debris flying around in the strong winds. "Liam, you will stick to me like gum, just like this debris sticks to the wind. You will always be mine," Isabella murmured to herself.Feeling giddy with excitement, Isabella reached for her phone and dialed her mother's number. Her mother picked up immediately, and Isabella couldn't contain her enthusiasm. "Mum, Liam k
As Elena entered the creative department section, she was met with a sea of eyes all focused on her. Despite the attention and the background whispering, Elena remained unshaken. She greeted everyone in her usual jovial manner and walked straight to her desk.Scarlett, Elena's best friend, couldn't help but smile excitedly as she watched Elena handle the attention with ease. She walked up to Elena and gave her a warm hug."You're finally back, ma'am," Scarlett whispered teasingly in Elena's ear."Thanks, dear. Although I'm a Miss, not yet a Ma'am," Elena winked at her."We all missed your beautiful face and your funny jokes," Mrs. Smith, the data scientist, said as she walked up to Elena and also hugged her."I'm so sorry about yesterday," Elena said, feeling guilty about her previous outburst. "It was never my intention to walk out on you.""Don't bother yourself about that, sweetie," Mrs. Smith smiled. "It's all in the past now."Elena felt a wave of relief wash over her at Mrs. Smi
But Elena kept her cool, knowing that her plans and determination to start her own tech company outweighed her fury. She even apologized, even though it wasn't entirely her fault. Her actions and reactions confused Mr. Ford so much that he was practically tripping over himself to please her gently."I'm sorry, sir," Elena said calmly, her voice barely above a whisper. "It won't happen again."Mr. Ford looked at Elena, his eyes narrowing as he tried to read her expression. But Elena's face was a mask of composure, and he couldn't tell what she was thinking. He cleared his throat and shifted in his seat, clearly uncomfortable."Well, then," he said, his voice betraying a hint of nervousness. "I suppose that's settled. Is there anything else we need to discuss?"Elena shook her head, a small smile playing at the corners of her lips. "No, sir. That will be all.""Okay, Elena," Mr. Ford said, his voice softening slightly. "I know you may feel disappointed about not getting the promotion, b
During their lunch break, Scarlett couldn't contain her curiosity and asked Elena to spill the details of what had happened earlier. Elena approached her friend with a smile but quickly cautioned Scarlett to lower her voice. "Calm down Scarlett, not everything at the moment, remember they are hidden listeners everywhere," she said in a hushed tone.Scarlett's enthusiasm was dampened, but she persisted. "Okay, just tell me anything relating to what happened at least, I want to hear it."Elena considered for a moment before finally relenting. "Well, I have some exciting news. I'll be attending the C.E.S. this Saturday," she said with a glint in her eye.Scarlett's eyes widened in surprise. "You are?"Elena nodded, unable to contain her excitement. "Yes, I am!"Scarlett squealed with delight. "Oh my goodness, Elena! I'm so happy for you!"Elena chuckled at her friend's excitement. "Thank you, Scarlett. I knew I could count on your support."Scarlett couldn't help but express her envy tow