Page 3 of Crushing On Bestie's Billionaire Brother

I watch as he turns and storms out of my office, the weight of his departure heavy in the air. A sense of disappointment settles within me, but I refuse to let it overshadow the vision I have for our company..

As I sit alone, contemplating the choices that brought us here, I remain steadfast in my belief that Chloe deserves a chance to prove herself. I hope that one day, Jonathan will see past his pain. Until then, we can only wait.

In the end, it is not just Chloe's career that hangs in the balance but also the strength of our friendship and the future of our media empire.

These thoughts make me restless, so I step out of my office, my gaze scanning the bustling newsroom. My eyes catch a glimpse of Chloe engaged in a heated discussion with Nick, another newbie reporter, in one of the meeting rooms. Their voices are raised, their body language tense. My interest is piqued, so I approach them, lingering a few feet away to observe without interrupting.

"Well, well, if it isn't Miss. Eagle Eye herself," Nick says, his voice dripping with sarcasm. "Got any juicy stories brewing in that brilliant mind of yours?"

Chloe rolls her eyes, refusing to let his cockiness get to her. "Just trying to make a difference, Nick. Unlike some people who are solely focused on self-promotion."

He chuckles, clearly enjoying their verbal sparring. "Ah, Chloe, always the idealist. But you know, sometimes being the first to break a story can make all the difference. Speed is of the essence."

Just then Jonathan joins the conversation, saying, "Interesting debate you two have going on. What's the story this time?"

Chloe takes a moment to compose herself, as if she’s determined to make her point. "It's about a whistleblower from one of our rival media companies. They claim to have evidence of unethical business practices at the company. Nick here thinks we should jump on it immediately, without thoroughly verifying the details."

Nick smirks. "And why waste time verifying when we can be the first to break the news? Imagine the headlines, the impact! We'll be the talk of the town."

As the intensity of their debate rises, I find myself both impressed by Chloe's tenacity and concerned by the clash of ideologies. It's clear that Nick represents a mindset I've been trying to steer away from within Eagle Eye—a focus on sensationalism and shallow reporting.

Chloe raises an eyebrow at him—how elegant she is!I can’t help thinking. "And what if the details in the whistleblower's story don't add up? Should we just disregard the truth for the sake of being the first to publish?"

Jonathan interjects, a hint of bias detectable in his voice. "Now, now, let's not dismiss Nick's enthusiasm. Being the first to break the story does have its advantages. But Chloe, I do understand your concern about verifying the information. If only your sister had been so . . . thorough before she made such a life-changing decision.”

I wince at Jonathan’s insistent efforts to undermine Chloe because of his own personal grudges.

But an undeterred Chloe gives Jonathan a pointed look. "Oh, I'm glad you understand, Jonathan. But I can assure you, my dedication to truth and accuracy doesn't waver based on who my sister is."

He holds up his hands in mock defense. "Hey, I said I'm impartial. Just pointing out that you and Nick both make some valid points!”

Chloe shakes her head, as if refusing to be distracted by his attempt at diplomacy. "We have a responsibility to our readers, to ensure we're delivering accurate and reliable information. Rushing into a story without proper verification is a disservice to them and to our own profession."

Just then I felt the heat start to surge down to my cock, it was the professionalism dripping from her mouth. As I heard Chloe's authoritative words, my heart began to race and the heat slowly spread through my body. I was in awe of her presence as she confidently held her ground against these two men. I was overcome with the desire to bend her over and slip her a nice thick prize right then and there…

But I knew that I couldn't act on my impulses. At least not yet, no matter how much I tried, my mind kept beckoning me with dirty thoughts and images of her moaning in pleasure beneath me…

Nick raises an eyebrow, a challenge in his eyes. "So, what's your proposal, Miss. Bloom? Sit on the story indefinitely while the accused party has a chance to sweep it under the rug?"

She meets his gaze as she responds, "No, Nick. I suggest we take the time to thoroughly investigate the claims, gather evidence, and present a comprehensive and well-supported report. Our duty is not just to break the news but to ensure that it delivers the truth."

Jonathan observes their debate with a mix of amusement and curiosity. "Well, it seems we have quite the disagreement here. I'll leave it to the two of you to sort it out. But remember, time is ticking."

Chloe takes a deep breath, ready to defend her stance. "I'm not afraid of a ticking clock, Nick. I'm here to make a difference, not just chase headlines. And in the end, the truth will always prevail."

Nick grins, clearly enjoying the challenge. "We'll see, Chloe. We'll see."

Chapter three

Chloe

AsItakeamoment to gather my thoughts after the encounter with Nick, my colleague Martha appears beside me, a sympathetic smile on her face. Nick, Martha and I make up the newest batch of reporters here, and so far, I’m liking Martha way more than the pretentious Nick.

"Chloe, that was quite a debate you had with Nick," Martha says, leaning against the wall of my cubicle. "I admire your professionalism, girl. I would have decked that idiot in the face long before now."

I offer her a grateful smile. "Thanks, Martha. It's just frustrating sometimes, you know? But I won't compromise on what I believe in."

Martha nods in understanding. "I'm with you on that. Hey, here’s an idea. Why don’t we work together on this story? That way, we can reduce the time it would take to verify the whistleblower's account.”

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