Chapter 15 Strike Back

Monday was a whirlwind, and Sadie was running on fumes by the time she hit the office. It wasn't until the lunch bell rang that she could finally kick back and take a breather. She headed up to the 21st floor for a bite with her peeps from the admin crew and ran smack into Micah the moment the elevator doors slid open.

A lean silhouette radiated a vibe so intense it was like a force field, making the air crackle with tension.

The staff scurried out of the way, heads down, eyes glued to the floor, not daring to make eye contact.

Sadie couldn't resist a sneak peek and bam! She locked eyes with Micah's deep, piercing gaze. Heart pounding, she ducked her head, thinking, 'Did the devil himself just give me the stink eye?' Micah's voice cut through the silence. "No need to be so formal. Loosen up, everyone."

The staff exchanged glances, their faces lighting up with surprise. It was the first time they'd heard Micah's voice, and it was like music to their ears.

He settled by the window, flanked by his goons, while Andrew went to fetch his grub.

Sadie took another peek, the sun bouncing off him like he was a Hollywood heartthrob.

the dad to my kids,' she thought before quickly shaking the notion away and joining her colleagues at the table, ready to dig in. Just as she was about to

stink eye and

a spread that could rival a five-star hotel's, and it's all on the house."

"What's the occasion? Why's Mr. Clemens

in, peeking at the table across the room.

reassured them, playing it cool. "Mr. Clemens might seem frosty, but he's

Clemens pretty well," a curious coworker piped up. "I saw you two

at some secret, and then trailing

levels in half a year," one of the guys remarked, "You've got

guys were quick

looking out for us in

put in the work at VIC Group, the opportunities are

anymore and got up with her tray,

right on her heels. "Sadie, hold

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