The CEO's Secret Arrangement

It was a rainy Monday morning in bustling New York. Chloe was leaning on the coffee table, with distant thoughts, with her long legs crossed, waiting for the coffee to be ready. Wearing a black tube dress and high heels, she was internally getting ready for another busy week at Bailey's Industries. "So, what's wrong with you today? Overthinking again?" Brianna asked before she sat on a chair in front her friend."No... Hm... Maybe, yes." Chloe smoothed her long brown hair while she sat calmly. "I was thinking about my life. Nothing new.""Nothing new for sure!" Brianna mocked. "Oh, did I tell you the last news?""No, what is it?" Chloe got up and checked her clothes on the mirror. "Our handsome boss said he won't be attending the Opening of St. Clair Hospital in Chicago because he has a lot of business to deal with here. How come? He is the guest of honor!" Brianna sounded shocked."Really? I didn't know that. Did he tell you this?" Chloe was surprised."Not really. He was talki

Fired. That's the first thing that came out in her mind. After the mistake of talking about his fiancée yesterday, today was the last straw.Chloe was too confused. Many things happened at the same time, she couldn't handle it. She always worked hard to achieve her goals, to help her parents and to grow as a professional. However, at that moment, she was disappointed with herself. She could have done better.She allowed herself a stop at the Coffee Room to drink some water. Suddenly, she looked at the glass and gave a little smile, remembering her boss saying that she should keep a bottle of water on her desk. "Bossy" Chloe whispered, with a sad smile. "I'm gonna miss this place." She threw the disposable glass away as she walked out of the room. It was the time to visit the devil. Chloe knocked on the door twice. After his permission, she entered the room.On her way to Mr. Bailey's office, she decided she wouldn't let him see how much this situation affected her. So when she ente

Walking on her way to the office, Chloe felt the icy morning air on her face, which made her feel alive. When she closed her eyes for a moment, she felt the taste of that kiss. The kiss that kept Chloe awake during all night. She was not sure about his true intentions. After one year working for him, that was the first time Mr. Bailey crossed the line. Did he do that just to push Chloe to accept the deal?How could she look at him from now on without thinking about those lips?Already inside the elevator, Chloe made the to-do list on her mind, as always. She decided she wouldn't think about what happened with Mr. Bailey last night. That was a misunderstanding. He was out of his mind for sure."Good morning!" Chloe said when she passed through the Coffee Room's door."What are you doing here?" Brianna asked with a surprised face."Lovely in the morning, huh?" the brunette mocked."No, you got it wrong! I'm sorry." Brianna was working on the coffee machine. "I just thought you would n

Two days since Mr. Bailey came to the office for the last time.During one entire year, Chloe had never seen Mr. Bailey miss a single day at work. Was he with his ex-fiancée? Chloe sighed heavily. That question was around her mind since Brianna told her Jill was back in town.Chloe was in the elevator with two other people, waiting for another workday to start.Suddenly the doors opened on the parking floor and she smelled that unique scent. When she lifted her head, there he was. Staring at her with that intimidating glance.All of a sudden she felt a shiver all over her body. Her senses were in alert. Chloe didn't know how much she had missed him until that moment. Mr. Bailey entered quietly.The elevator stopped at the third floor and the two people got out. Damn, she was alone with him in that metallic cubicle, Chloe thought. She couldn't even glance at him. Mr. Bailey was concentrated on his phone when the elevator suddenly stopped and had a blackout."Wh…at is it?" Chloe was c

"Ms. Rodriguez, come to my office." Mr. Bailey hung up the phone right away.Chloe rolled her eyes. He would never change. At that cold morning, she was sadder than the normal. She was tired of doing nothing at the office. It felt like a waste of time for her being there. While Brianna was freaking out overworked, Chloe was playing cards online."Good morning, Mr. Bailey." She said, with her head down."Is there a problem, Ms. Rodriguez?" he asked cautiously, analyzing her moves.Mr. Bailey saw her earlier that day in the Coffee Room. She looked sad and bored. Something about that bothered him.He got up from his chair and walked around the table to stop in front of her."No. I just don't have a lot to do, you know." she was sarcastic. "Look at me." he ordered calmly.Chloe looked up at his eyes without saying a word. She didn't want to fight.Mr. Bailey approached and placed his index finger on her chin, lifting it slightly."Go talk to Brianna and take your duties back." he simply