Eliza closed her eyes and leaned in, offering her lips. She felt awkward, hesitant, but drawn by an irresistible pull.

"Do you even know how to kiss?" His breath hitched at her clumsy approach.

She shook her head, a silent confession.

With a swift move, he took charge, cradling the back of her head as their lips met.

Suddenly, a cellphone rang, cutting through the moment. Casper ignored it, his lips trailing down her neck.

"You really should answer that," she murmured.

"Not interested," he replied, dismissing the noise.

But the ringing didn't stop.

Gathering her courage, Eliza pulled the phone from his pocket. A glance at the screen showed it was Nova calling.

"It's Nova. You sure you don't want to answer?"

With a reluctant sigh, he took the phone, his voice edged in annoyance, "Hello?"

"Casper, I got my period. Can you grab me some tempons? My stomach's killing me. Oh, and some smoothie too?" Nova's voice was tentative. "Got it," Casper said softly.

kissed Eliza one last time and reluctantly let her go. "You...

the kitchen, grabbed his coat, and walked out without another

felt a wave

was so intense he'd personally fetch her tempons. Once, she would have given anything for such attention. Now, it meant

...

Her boss didn't question her absence, and she

noon approached, a buzz of gossip

will

be

"Isn't Mr. Casper married?"

heard he's getting divorced, and this one's his first

she might be the CEO's future wife? Working under her watchful eye, will we

"Shh, she's here."

as Molly wheeled in the

Nova wouldn't pass up a chance to flaunt her status. Nova needed to feet superior, masking her insecurities

"Meet our new deputy manager, Nova. Let's

fixated on Eliza. "You're not going

looked up, clapping

wheeling Nova towards the office. "Your office is all set. Mr. Casper made sure

Molly. I'll make sure Mr. Casper hears good

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