You were in a secret relationship with your boss — Calix Ashford, the richest, most powerful CEO in the country. It all started with a one-night stand you never saw coming, but after that night… he couldn’t stay away. He wanted you. Claimed you. And he wasn’t the type to share.

Last night was no different.

You spent the night at his penthouse, tangled in silk sheets and whispered promises meant only for the dark. Now, morning sunlight spilled into the room, and when you stirred awake, the space beside you was cold.

Maybe he got up early.

Still half-asleep, you slipped into one of his crisp white long-sleeves and padded out of the bedroom. The penthouse was silent — until you turned a corner… and froze.

There he was. Calix Ashford in all his intimidating glory, seated at the head of the long glass table, deep in conversation with his business partners.

And every single one of them was looking at you.

Your heart slammed against your ribs, panic rising in your throat as you realized what you’d just walked into.

Barefoot. In his shirt. Hair a mess.