Joshua's voice was rich and sultry, with a husky edge that made Allison's heart skip a beat. He was definitely doing it on purpose. Allison's cheeks flushed, though it was more from irritation than anything else.

"How could you miss that massive shredder over there?" Allison snapped.

"Where?"

"Right there." Without thinking, Allison turned to point, and her lips accidentally brushed against Joshua's. Surprised, she jumped up. "Joshua!"

He had leaned in just as she turned, making their lips meet.

Allison was fuming, "Can you stop fooling around? I'm really busy and don't have time for your games."

Seeing she was genuinely upset, Joshua toned it down. He picked up the pile of discarded papers, his tone soothing, "Don't be mad, Allison. I honestly didn't see it."

"Yeah, right!" Allison retorted, her face burning and her voice rising.

Joshua walked over to the shredder nearby, feeding the papers in a few sheets at a time. "Come on, Allie, don't be mad. How about I make it up to you with dinner at your favorite barbecue spot tonight?"

"No way!"

knocked at the door. Allison took a deep breath to

gold-rimmed glasses, his eyes twinkling with amusement.

teased, "Allison, since when does our firm have the clout to hire the CEO of

mood for jokes. Her expression darkened, and her tone showed her

he asked

and you're interrupting her work. How could she be

Allison: "..."

aback. "Should I

you should," Joshua

trouble?" Allison

silent, standing there quietly, shredding

Allison and Joshua. Joshua met

towards his chin. Watson's eyes darkened. He looked up to meet Joshua's eyes, noticing the hint of defiance and

earlier warmth, "I'll

Watson turned and left. Joshua smirked

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