Chapter 14 ****Staring at James with a deep frown, Noah asked from the heap of files on his desk, "Who was that?""It was Miss. Lora, sir," James replied."What did she want?" Noah questioned him again."I don’t know, sir. I didn’t ask her; she only said you should call her back. There were some important issues she would like to discuss with you," James explained.Noah fell silent, focusing on his work. Perhaps it was about Susan, given their cousin's like relationship. She might have informed Lora about what happened, but he wondered if that constituted an important issue worth discussing."Seriously, those idiots are beginning to piss me off," he murmured aloud.*****Grace sat down at her desk with a heavy thud. She couldn't shake off the happy faces that greeted her after leaving the boss's office. It seemed she wasn't the only one growing tired of Susan's attitude, and a fellow staff member walked over to her.“That was amazing! I never knew there was someone who could talk do
****“I want that new intake, Grace Bush, or what is her name, fired this instant,” Lora demanded as she stormed into Mr. Creed’s office in a fit. “Who the hell does she think she is? We pay her salary, for crying out loud,” she slammed him again.Noah looked from Secretary James to the raving Lora. “What do you mean?”"Ah, she attacked Susan last night, and right now she is in the hospital going through surgery.”“What nonsense!" James snapped.“Yeah, that is nonsense; there is no way she would do something like that,” Noah said in disbelief.“Really, then what do you call Susan’s situation, Noah? The state she was in last night was a total mess. If I hadn’t taken her to the hospital, she would have died,” Lora roared in anger.That is pretty serious. “James.” Noah turned to him,“Yes, boss.”“See if Miss. Bush is on sit.” Although it’s a little hard to believe, he can’t just take whatever his cousin was saying.“Seriously... You are going to send for her? Are you saying that my word
∆∆∆Lora glared at Noah, resentment simmering beneath the surface.Despite him being the one who enforced the rule against staff relationships, it didn't mean he couldn't get involved himself if he wanted to.For years, it wasn't the law that kept people in line at O.S. Publishing; it was Noah Creed. He didn't tolerate any wrongdoing, making sure every crime or misconduct was dealt with swiftly.When she heard Noah was taking over the film, she felt a surge of hope. There were many things that needed fixing, and she believed Noah could make a difference. And when he finally arrived, he didn't disappoint.'But now, what happened to him? Why is he trying to destroy the perfect image he had taken time and effort to build? Because, trust me, when news of his affair with an intern gets out, things will get messy. Not just for him, but for everyone. And she doesn't intend to let that happen.Many staff have been chased out for breaking this common rule. What will happen if they find out abo
~~~ Today was the first day of Grace's promoted, was a very special day. Everything she did was different, from the moment she woke up to when she chose what to wear.Grace got up early at 6 a.m., her face bright and eyes clear, filled with excitement for the day. This morning was not like any other; it was the beginning of a new chapter in her career.For her outfit, she chose carefully. She wore white pants that fit her perfectly, matched with a sleek black turtleneck top and white heels. This combination was both professional and bold. Instead of tying her long hair back as she usually did, she let it flow freely down her back.Her choice of clothing and how she wore her hair were her ways of embracing this significant day with confidence and openness.Standing before the mirror, Grace admired the bold choice she had made for the day. She gave herself an encouraging nod and said, "Well, well, you don't look so bad, Grace Bush." Then, suddenly remembering the time, she added, "Okay
~~~~There was a long silence before Susan spoke. "Wow, did you see that?" she snapped, staring at Grace who had just walked out of the office. "She acts like she owns the company. I can't blame her when she is being given the...""Will you shut the hell up, Susan?" Noah interjected, his tone furious. "This is an office, not your sitting room.""See, I told you," Susan said to Mrs. Creed, Noah's mother, who watched in silence."Told her what?" Noah questioned as his mother sat down on the couch without uttering a word and just stared at her son. "What the hell did you say to her, you frog?" He stood up and marched toward her.“Ah... How dare you?" Susan sparked. "Well, it doesn’t matter; I already told aunty the truth about your relationship with that slut of a staff," she added."What the hell are you talking about? What relationship?" Noah demanded in a confused tone. This is not happening. Why the hell do they want to feed him what he has not eaten?"Go on and deny it. Even Lora ca
***As James emerged from Noah's office, he dashed toward Grace. Despite his lack of understanding regarding the relationship between Noah and her, he had observed the boss's demeanor around her and was convinced that if anyone could avert the impending disaster; it was her."Grace?" he called out urgently, drawing the attention of the other staff. "Apologies, please continue with your work," he added, feigning calmness. "But I need you to come with me immediately."Confusion plastered across her face, Grace inquired, "Why? Does the boss require my presence now?"No time for questions, just come with me," James insisted, gently grasping her hands. "And bring the papers," he added hastily, waiting for her to retrieve the document before pulling her along."Hey, ease up," Grace snapped as she forcefully reclaimed her hands, rubbing her forearm where his grip had been too tight. "What's going on?"Outside Mr. Creed's office, James spoke urgently, "Listen, Grace, there's something I need
***Grace just went with the hug, ignoring all those warning bells ringing in her head.Walking into his office, holding his hand, she realized something big—she couldn't say no to him, no matter what. His sad face and voice made her heart ache, and all she wanted was to comfort him. If a kiss could make him feel better, she'd do it without a second thought. In that moment, she felt as shaky as the breaths they shared.***Noah kissed her like his life depended on it, savoring the taste he'd longed for. Now that he had it, he never wanted it to end.As their tongues intertwined, she gasped and melted into his embrace, craving more. Noah dove in, his tongue exploring every inch of her mouth. With each kiss, she felt her knees weaken, her core shaken to its foundation. His fingers pressed into her skin, seemingly with a will of their own.***Grace sensing that if this were to continue, something was bound to happen.She lightly pushed at his chest. "Hey, you said just a kiss, but that
*** Grace made her way to the photocopy machine, despite the fact that there was one in the opposite direction. She simply wanted to avoid James's curious stare. Little did she know that evading James's curious gaze would only invite another annoying one. Susan, from the moment she stepped out of the office, had been glaring at her. Why? Grace wondered. *** As Susan watched Grace exit the office, her blood boiled with anger. How could such a person, a nobody with no background, be working under Creed? "No matter which bastard I associate with, I could never secure such a position. I'm his cousin, and yet look at me," Susan muttered angrily. How had Grace managed to bend the unyielding Noah Creed to her will, even to the point of conflict with his own mother? Unforgivable. Susan suddenly stood up, her steps purposeful as she made her way over to Grace. *** “Ah... Here comes the devil," Grace murmured as she caught a glimpse of Susan walking up to her. "Oh God, give me the stren