Alexander Vale 15      

It started subtly—small gestures that no one would have noticed if they weren't paying attention. But this was Alexander Vale, the man who ruled his empire with an iron grip. And when it came to Celeste Hart, his new secretary, he made no effort to hide his claim.

At first, the office whispers were nothing more than speculation. A lingering glance here, a too-casual touch there. But soon, it became glaringly obvious—Alexander Vale was completely, undeniably obsessed with his new secretary.

Alexander had always been a man of control. He signed contracts worth billions with those hands, crushed competitors with a flick of his wrist, and sent shivers down his employees' spines with a mere tap of his fingers on the desk.

But now? Those same powerful hands were constantly wrapped around Celeste's.