The Girl He Craves

Chapter 40

Sophie’s pov

My fingers tremble as I dialed Mila’s number. She was probably already on her shift but right now I wasn’t thinking clearly.

I brought the phone to my ears and lifted my thumb to my mouth to bite on my nails. Anxiety was eating me alive right now, and I needed to hear a familiar voice to ease me and hold me down to reality. Because right now, I was convinced that this was a crazy dream and that I hadn’t actually seen Aiden.

Because there was no way in hell Aiden would ever ignore me after all those years. He would at least want to give me a piece of his mind or at least say my name, right?

Why was I even frustrated that he hadn’t acknowledged me?

I groaned and chewed on my nails. This really was a bad habit I should stop.

Mila answers on the fourth ring. “You caught me on a bad time Soph

“Sorry. I uh-I think I just saw Aiden Mila.” I breathed out in a rush as an image of Aiden in the elevator with me pushes into my mind.

He was so cold in there. He didn’t even spare me another glance after I said his name. He hadn’t even acknowledged that his name tumbled out of my lips.

“What?” Mila breathed out in both shock and confusion. “Did you say Aiden? As in Aiden Xavier? You saw him?”

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Oh God Mila, I wasn’t even sure what I saw in the first place. Maybe it was another guy alto gether and he hadn’t answered me because he wasn’t Aiden in the first place.

Maybe my stupid mind just placed Aiden’s image onto the guy’s face. Yes, that seems about right, I didn’t see Aiden, that was only my imagination.

“I’m not sure Mila. He

I sighed. Why can’t leven speak properly now? Gosh, I’m literally still tongue-tied.

“What do you mean you aren’t sure? Soph

Mila’s words are cut off by Lisa calling out my name to grab my attention. I look up. ashamed that I was caught on my phone during what was supposed to be my work hours.

“Mila I’ll call you back.” I rushed out and end the call quickly. I shifted in the seat and looked at Lisa like I was constipated. My first day and I was caught doing something I shouldn’t be do ing

Would she report me to Bernard?

“Yes? | asked sheepishly while cringing inwardly. Great first impression Sophie. I scowled at

myself.

Lisa smiled politely and outstretched her hand over the desk. “I’m Lisa, Bernard’s PA. Wel come to Harrington.co. I had meant to greet you earlier but you looked out of it.”

| smiled awkwardly and took her hand in mine. She shakes my hand firmly. “I’m Sophie. Bernard’s new secretary. Sorry about earlier, I thought I just saw…

I trailed off unsure of what to say without sounding crazy.

“I thought I saw a ghost.”

Really Sophie? A ghost doesn’t make you sound crazy at all. My conscious mocked me sar castically.

I wanted to groan out loud. I must sound like a complete nut job right now.

Lisa’s brows furrowed but she doesn’t push me to elaborate. Instead, she changes the sub ject, which I was more than grateful for.

me to show you around the company. I’m free now and would love to give you a tour.” She

A tour? Right now?

if I bump

that the guy wasn’t truly Aiden

with you showing me around right now?” I asked,

a good impression. Sure Bernard and I were friends, but there was a line

the

then,” I said and rose to my feet. Lisa and I walked

Beckam has really spoken highly of you Sophie. I’m really excited to work alongside you.” She admitted and pressed the button for

seconds, we spoke about nonsense until the doors slid open and

this is the first floor. You should already be familiar

or at least listen to every word that slipped out of her

floor is off limits unless it’s for a business meeting or you’re one of the higher-ups.” Lisa said as she stepped out of the lift. I followed her and was about to answer her when

told me

hair and bright blue eyes covered with glass es grinned

new secretary, Sophie. Sophie this is Emliss.” She introduced us. A younger man named Gregg comes to

and cute dimples when he smiled. “Hey.” He smiled at me and outstretched his hand. “I’m Gregg.” The corner

the back of her hand on his chest. “Don’t even think about it.” She warned

my luck with her.” He denied

and I’m introduced to

unknown girl looked confused and nervous. “The CEO just made an urgent meeting. All staff must attend.” She rushed out in one

on such a short notice? What time is this

said everyone

last time he held a staff meeting, he fired half of the workers. Now holding one on such short notice, I can’t

Aiden’s pov

office, I loosened my tie. For some reason, it was scorching hot even though the Ac was on

a hand through my hair

Does that mean she works

so it was obvious

she

CEO, I should’ve known about everything

was I even

frustrated for? She was now one of my employees, which meant she was under me. I could just fire her. Bernard would have

and glared at the skyscraper buildings No, that would be too easy to do. I won’t fire her just yet. I want her squirming in my presence more for what she did to

feel

the numbers. I dialed Austin. He

ring.

man.” He said groggily. He must’ve gone to a party again last

Austin and Ryland were in college, doing what college kids do, drink, smoke, and have sex. While I was here running a multi-billion dollar business. Sure the job wasn’t

up man, Aiden’s on the phone.” I heard a smack

Ryland’s voice flutters from the other line. I rolled my

were the only two who stood be side me through all of the shit I went through that one year

my lungs before speaking, “I think I just saw Sophie Bell in my building. If not her then it’s her

dead man. Well I don’t think so. Still, how crazy is that, that you run into her? What the hell is Sophie

” That’s exactly what I was asking myself. What’s even

Austin chuckled. “Office romance

be no office romance here. I’m over her.” | gritted out, loosening my

the hell was it so hot

her? Did you pull her

stated bluntly while unbuttoning the first button

pretended like she

cold.” Austin chuckled. “Did she say anything to you?