christelreadzz

SNARKY. ARROGANT. MISCHIEVOUS Edwin Rodriguez. He caged all his emotions in his heart, faking every expression shown to the world... until she entered his life. She became his key, unlocking the emotions he had long buried. He fell hard for her, changing himself entirely because her parents insisted she date and marry a perfect man. Despite opposing his own parents and pursuing his passion as a famous photographer, he willingly abandoned his beloved profession and dreams for her, assuming the role of CEO in his father's company. He despised himself for loving her so deeply, knowing that even though he transformed, he remained that same snarky, arrogant, and mischievous guy in her eyes. Eventually, he resigned as CEO to chase his dreams anew, urged on by the very woman who inspired his transformation.

AMBITIOUS. ALLURING. COOL Everett. Laden with lofty expectations from her adoptive family, she ascended to the position of CEO within their company. Yet, she felt like a puppet whose strings were manipulated by her parents at every turn. All she yearned for was a modicum of freedom. Edwin's arrival in her life created chaos, but it was a chaos that led her to trust him and herself, to smile genuinely, and to crave his love. He became the embodiment of the freedom she had always desired, her first and last love.

BUT, everyone carries a past. Despite believing we've escaped it,The truth is that it still haunts like a shadow which never leaves us even at the darkest nights





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Embers Of Desire~

"Holy shit," Adam breathed, his voice filled with a mix of surprise and fascination. "Did you just say two billion?"

"Yeah, it's not that much. You know..."

"Maybe it doesn't seem like a lot to you, but that's my entire hospital's annual turnover, and you've just used it to buy a company. "

"Should I start thinking about becoming a shareholder in your business? I'll be there to lend a hand whenever you need it."

"Don't worry about it. I'll let you know if I really need your help." I sense he could use my support but seems shy to ask. It's interesting. Even if he turns down my offer, I'm ready to secretly assist him someday, perhaps with securing the hospital and make him the CEO.

"Let's leave that topic for now and get some rest."

"I woke up only to realize it was already 9 in the damn morning. I scarfed down my breakfast so fast I nearly choked, but managed to avoid disaster. As soon as I plopped down at my desk, right next to the CEO's office, I got a call from Everett. 'Shit,' I cursed under my breath, caught completely off guard."

I entered the office after knocking twice.

"First day at work, Edwin? You're an hour late already," she remarked, her tone lightly teasing.

"I got caught up yesterday," I admitted with a sheepish smile. "Couldn't sleep at all."

"Really? I'm curious, who's the unlucky person who had your attention?" she asked, raising an eyebrow.

"I think that person might be you," I replied playfully, and we shared a quiet chuckle.

she stood up suddenly, closing the gap between us. "Well, who knows? Maybe we'll end up kissing each other," she whispered softly, her voice tinged with flirtation.

"I wouldn't mind playing that 'unlucky' role for you, Edwin." she added with a smirk, her eyes sparkling mischievously.

I was taken aback, momentarily lost for words. "Can a girl really have such a seductive voice? It's not fair," I managed to joke weakly, trying to lighten the mood.

She leaned back in her chair, breaking the tension with a warning. "Consider this your first and last warning, Edwin. Don't be late again."

I nodded, still slightly flustered by the unexpectedly flirtatious exchange. It was shaping up to be quite a memorable first day at work.

I still couldn't shake her words when she said

"I wouldn't mind playing that 'unlucky' role for you, Edwin."

EVERETT/EDWIN