The air in the room seemed to crackle with tension as Genevieve's words hung heavy between them. Noah's mind raced, processing the weight of her request. To bury their past, their marriage, their love, and to start afresh as nothing more than boss and employee. It was a bitter pill to swallow, but he knew deep down that it was a small price to pay for the chance to redeem himself in her eyes."What about Leo... his health?" Noah's voice was tinged with concern, his eyes searching Genevieve's for reassurance.Genevieve's expression softened, a flicker of sadness passing through her gaze before she composed herself. "I know. Leo is a child. We can hide it from him and keep up the act of this marriage only for him until his health is back to normal, but everyone else doesn't need to partake in this lie. Let's just end it already." "And Glenn?""You have the power. Shut her up however you want, but I don't want the title of this fake marriage ruining my life any more than it already has.

As the door swings open, Mrs. Stark storms into her husband's luxurious office, her face flushed with anger. She slams the door behind her, causing Mr. Stark to look up from his work with a start. "What's the matter, dear?" Mr. Stark asks, concerned by his wife's sudden entrance and obvious agitation. "Genevieve is causing trouble for Glenn at FoxZ!" Mrs. Stark exclaims, pacing back and forth in front of his desk. "She's taking out her anger over her split from Noah on poor Glenn. I've had enough of her antics. I'm going to call Mr. Lincoln and have her fired immediately." Lowering his gaze, Mr. Stark listens to his wife's tirade, his expression thoughtful. "But dear, the past few months have been peaceful. What could have provoked Genevieve to act out like this? And I find it hard to believe that Mr. Lincoln would obey her without the involvement of Dean Black. Something doesn't add up." "Are you saying that Glenn would lie to me? The poor girl was devastated on the phone," Mrs. S

Gently. Noah's hand squeezed her hips, his thumb rubbing circles into the fabric of Genevieve's skirt. His other arm wrapped securely around her waist, making her flush against him. They remained like that for a long moment, neither willing to break eye contact, until he finally let it out, "Can I kiss you?"Genevieve's breath hitched at Noah's question, her heart pounding in her chest. She searched his eyes, trying to decipher the emotions swirling within them. Uncertainty, longing, desire—all mirrored in his gaze.Her mind raced, torn between the pull of her feelings for Noah and the knowledge that this moment could change everything between them. But as she looked at him, at the vulnerability in his eyes, she knew that she couldn't resist him any longer."Don't" Genevieve mumbled, pulling back slightly."Don't what?" Noah's voice was barely a whisper, his breath mingling with hers, his lips so tantalizingly close.Genevieve's heart fluttered, torn between the desire to give in to

For the longest, Rhodes stood outside Noah's hotel room, his knuckles hovering over the door, hesitating for a moment before he finally knocked. The door opened, revealing Noah, who was dressed in a simple white wrinkled t-shirt and faded jeans, a stark contrast to his usual sharp suits. With a faint smile, Rhodes raised an eyebrow, surprised by Noah's attire. "Boss, you're looking... casual," he remarked, a hint of amusement in his voice. Noah chuckled, stepping aside to let Rhodes in. "I figured we're going incognito today. Can't have anyone recognizing us," he said, closing the door behind Rhodes. "Is everything ready?" Noah asked, getting straight to the point. Locking eyes with his sudden dark ones, Rhodes nodded, his expression serious. "Yes, boss. The arrangements have been made. We're all set." Noah leaned back, a thoughtful look on his face. "Good. I want everything to go smoothly today." Rhodes nodded again, understanding the importance of the task at hand. "Don't wo

The plane ride back home felt like an eternity for Glenn. She sat in her seat, staring out the window, lost in thought. She couldn't shake off the events of the past few days—the confrontation with Noah, and the humiliation at the resort.As the plane landed and the passengers began to disembark, Glenn gathered her belongings and made her way through the airport. She hailed a cab and settled in for the ride home. The familiar sights of her town passing by felt both comforting and suffocating. She couldn't wait to be back in her own space, away from prying eyes and judgmental whispers.When she arrived home, she was relieved to find the house empty except for the maid."Young Miss, you are here?" the maid asked, her voice filled with surprise and concern.Glenn's mood, already sour from her encounter with her mother, turned even darker. She snapped at the maid, her words sharp and biting. "Of course, I'm here. Where else would I be?"The maid flinched at Glenn's tone, taken aback by her