23 The Rules of Attraction Hazel’s POV The working day had been intense. First Julian’s assault, then Liam’s protective intervention, followed by new security protocols and an impromptu Thai food dinner in his office with Damian and Evelyn. My emotions were all over the place. “Earth to Hazel,” Owen waved his hand in front of … Read more
22 The Boss’s Protective Decree Hazel’s POV My throat burned as tears welled in my eyes. I tried desperately not to cry, but the shock of Julian’s assault caught up with me. The feel of his fingers around my neck lingered like a phantom touch. “Sit down,” Liam guided me to the leather couch in … Read more
21 The Boss’s Fierce Defense Hazel’s POV I sat at my desk, stomach in knots, watching the minutes tick by. The conference call had ended fifteen minutes ago, but Liam’s office door remained closed. My phone had been silent since his ominous text. This isn’t over. My office. After the call ends. I’d pushed him … Read more
20 The Ultimate Tease Hazel’s POV I stormed down the hallway to my desk, anger and humiliation burning through me. How dare Liam leave me hanging like that? The smug bastard thought he could control everything- including my body’s responses. He had another thing coming. I dropped into my chair, mind racing. The conference with … Read more
19 More Delicious Than Chocolate Cake Liam’s POV I sat at my desk, tapping my pen against the polished mahogany surface. The chocolate cake I’d taken from Hazel’s desk sat half–finished in front of me. My mind kept drifting to her flushed face, the way her green eyes had flashed with indignation when I admitted … Read more
18 A Devious Peace Offering Liam’s POVI I slammed the door to my office and loosened my tic. The woman was driving me insane. I couldn’t focus. I couldn’t think straight. All because of Hazel Vance and her maddening green eyes. “Rough morning?” Damian asked, leaning against my doorframe with a knowing smirk. I glared … Read more
17 The Boss’s Heated Proposition Hazel’s POV The Sterling Group buzzed with early morning activity as I arrived, still feeling vulnerable without underwear after yesterday’s encounter. My torn panties were still in Liam Sterling’s possession–a trophy from our heated battle on his office couch. The memory made my cheeks. flush as I settled at my … Read more
16 A Battle on the Office Couch Hazel’s POV 1 I woke up seething with rage. Last night’s texts from Liam Sterling kept replaying in my mind. The nerve of that man! First inappropriate messages at midnight, then threatening to make me come to the office in the middle of the night? Two could play … Read more
675 15 Crossing the Line After Dark Liam’s POV I paced my penthouse living room, unable to shake the image of Hazel Vance from my mind. Those fierce green eyes, that defiant tilt of her chin, her lips parted in anger. My body reacted instantly to the memory. “Damn it,” I muttered, pouring myself a … Read more
14 The Scars He Carries Hazel’s POV The strange tension from Evelyn’s reaction hung in the air. I couldn’t shake the feeling that she was holding something back. She sat perfectly still, her elegant posture betraying nothing, but her eyes–they looked troubled. “Evelyn? Is everything okay?” I asked cautiously. She set her wine glass down … Read more