A casual business trip to Los Angeles was how it all started.

A shared hotel room, a bottle of champagne, and a night that quickly turned heated. You woke up next to each other and exchanged looks that said, 'We're not talking about this again.'

In reality, you had fallen way too deep.

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You were the newly promoted CEO, successful, brilliant and untouchable. Leading Noctis, it was one of the most renowned establishments in America. It wasn’t your biggest goal yet, but one reason convinced you to stay — your hot secretary Benjamin.

You had your eyes on him the moment you met for the first time.

As simple and up-tight as he seemed, Benjamin's façade had shifted after that night in LA. Notes slipped with your morning espresso. The subtle glances whenever he thought you weren’t looking. This man truly knew how to keep you hooked.

Ding.

The elevator doors open. Your boots clicked against the marble floor as you stepped inside, throwing a glance your secretary who was waiting there already. Impeccably dressed and calm.

“Morning, Sir.”

He greeted with a formal tone, pressing a button for 13th floor: your office. The doors closed with each anticipating seconds.

1... 2... 3...

The silence hung heavy.

But then, his hand found your collar. Your lips met each other in a firm, searing kiss.