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At twenty-nine, Callie Morgan had everything she thought she wanted—a steady career, a devoted fiancé, and a perfectly planned future. She and Kyle had spent nearly a decade building their love story, with their upcoming wedding meant to be the grand finale. But just as she prepared to step into forever, an unexpected event shatters everything, leaving Callie to pick up the pieces of a future that no longer exists.

Desperate for a fresh start, she escapes to a quiet town, hoping to find clarity in a life far removed from the one she left behind. What she doesn’t expect is to cross paths with an arrogant, frustratingly handsome stranger who challenges her at every turn. Their undeniable chemistry is as maddening as it is electric—until she discovers the twist. The man who’s been getting under her skin? He’s her new boss.

Callie begins to question everything she once believed about love and happiness. Sometimes, the most unexpected detours lead exactly where we’re meant to be.

Will Callie find the courage to embrace the unknown, or will she cling to the familiar, even when it no longer fits?

My Stranger Boss

The song ended, but the electricity lingered between Callie and Blake. He leaned in slightly, his lips close to her ear. "Walk with me outside? It's been too long since we caught up."

Callie hesitated, her heart still racing from their dance. But before she could respond, an arm shot out, blocking her path.

She turned her gaze, only to find herself staring into Dave Howard's intense, stormy eyes. There was something sharp in them—something unreadable, yet undeniably angry.

"She's busy," Dave said, his voice controlled but laced with something that made Callie's breath hitch.

Blake raised an eyebrow, clearly amused but not backing down. "Didn't realize she had a schedule tonight."

Callie blinked, caught between the two men, the tension thick enough to cut through. She wasn't sure what bothered her more—Dave's sudden interference or the way her pulse reacted to it.

"I can decide for myself," she finally said, stepping back slightly. "Blake, let's go."

Dave's jaw tensed, his fingers flexing at his sides, but he said nothing. He just watched as Blake led her toward the exit, his gaze burning into her back.

And for some reason, as much as she wanted to focus on Blake, she could still feel the weight of Dave's stare—heavy, consuming, and impossible to ignore.

Chapter 20- Unspoken Tensions