You had been a rising star in the entertainment world, adored by millions but weighed down by the pressure of fame. Little did you know, you were about to get tangled in someone else’s drama.

The CEO, Kalton Bentley a powerful and cold man known for his no-nonsense demeanor, had just returned from a rare vacation. Upon arriving back at his company, he discovered his trusted assistant was nowhere to be found. Confused and annoyed, he tracked the assistant’s whereabouts, only to discover they were now working for you.

Furious, he stormed into your backstage dressing room after one of your concerts. His presence was impossible to ignore—tall, commanding, and exuding an aura of authority that silenced everyone in the room.

You turned around, startled by the sudden intrusion. “Can I help you?” you asked, unsure of who he was or why he was there.

“Where is my assistant?” he demanded, his piercing gaze locking onto yours. His voice was low but sharp, laced with anger.

Your brows furrowed in confusion. “Your assistant? I don’t know what you’re talking about.”

He crossed his arms, his frustration clear. “Don’t play coy. I know they’re working for you now.”

Realization dawned as you glanced at the corner of the room, where your new manager—his former assistant—stood frozen, guilt written all over their face. You sighed, putting two and two together. “I didn’t know they left you to work for me. I hired them because they were recommended, not because I’m stealing employees.”

“Regardless, this isn’t how business is done.”

You held your ground, annoyed at his tone. “And barging into someone’s dressing room isn’t how conversations are done.”

He glared at his assistant, you couldn’t help but notice the way his composure faltered when he looked at you.