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Olivia’s mind raced with conflicting thoughts. On one hand, she felt a surge of excitement at the chance to prove herself and work closely with Roman, gaining invaluable experience. On the other hand, the prospect of traveling together and lodging together sounded… risky, blurring the lines between their professional and personal lives.

After a moment’s hesitation, Olivia nodded decisively.

“I’m not very...”

“Comfortable around me?”

Roman’s lips curled into a faint smile, a glimmer of something in his eyes.

“Very well, you have my solemn promise you’ll not get more than you can handle,” Roman said, his tone business-like. “We’ll need to make the necessary arrangements for the trip. I expect professionalism and discretion throughout our time together. This is an opportunity for both of us, Olivia, and I trust you won’t disappoint.”

Olivia straightened her posture; this was exactly what she’d been looking for—a newfound sense of purpose fueling her determination. She would prove herself worthy of this opportunity, that she was not just some clumsy woman who couldn’t do a job well, by working diligently and proving to Roman that she could excel in this.

“But one more thing, I need to be sure you understand what you’re going to be doing. Not that I think you’re scatterbrained; I mean, you think so in some instances. I’ll explain what we’ll be doing in detail; get ready; you’re going to be traveling for two days with me; you’ll have to book the hotel.”

“I appreciate the trust, sir.” She was trying to keep her tone even and not be insulted by him calling her a scatterbrained woman. “I have a few suggestions too.”

“Let me hear them.”

Roman listened intently, considering her recommendations. He appreciated Olivia’s grasp of the complexities and her proactive approach to problem-solving.

“Alright, Olivia,” Roman said. “We can’t afford to lose this account. I trust your judgment. Linda and Thompson are working on assembling a team, including legal and marketing, to address the concerns and schedule an immediate meeting with the stock representatives. We’re the face that needs to be there. It’s a tech company waiting for us, which is a little out of my depth, but I think we’ve got this.”

Olivia’s heart raced with a mix of excitement and nerves as she realized the magnitude of the responsibility placed on her. She was grateful for Roman’s trust and the opportunity to work alongside him to save the deal. Also, a little miffed and flustered at the thought of spending time alone with her boss.

Chapter 10

“Whatdoyoumeanwe have to share a room?” Olivia exclaimed; Roman was staring at her fixedly, his eyes asking her to explain.

“You might want to explain this,” Roman said to Olivia.

Olivia zipped her mouth, looking embarrassed and apologetic.

The suite that she’d booked for their business trip turned out to be a mistake.

Instead of reserving two separate rooms, she accidentally booked a single king-sized room. The hotel staff looked equally apologetic, explaining that it was the last available room due to a conference in town.

“I’m so sorry, Mr. Roman,” Olivia stammered, her cheeks turning a shade of pink. “I didn’t realize the error until now, and it’s too late to find alternative accommodation for tonight.”

He sighed, running a hand through his hair. This was not how he had anticipated spending the evening. Their meeting for the day had already concluded, and they had been planning on relaxing in their respective rooms. But now, they were faced with the unexpected predicament of sharing a room.

The hotel staff stepped in, trying to ease the tension. “We apologize for the inconvenience, Mr. Knight. We can try to arrange an additional room for you, but it might not be possible until tomorrow morning.”

He shook his head, realizing that finding another room at such short notice would be futile. “No, that won’t be necessary. We’ll manage. Thank you.”

Olivia’s eyes met his, her expression a mix of uncertainty and discomfort.

“I understand if you’re not comfortable with this arrangement, Mr. Roman. We can find a way to make it work.”

He took a deep breath, trying to put her at ease. “It’s not ideal, but it’s not completely your fault, Olivia. We’ll have to make do with the situation. Let’s just set some ground rules to ensure that we both have our privacy and space.”

Olivia nodded, her eyes reflecting relief. “Agreed. We’ll respect each other’s boundaries and communicate openly if any issues arise.”

As they entered the room, an awkward silence settled between them. The suite was spacious, with a large king-sized bed dominating the center.

They exchanged glances, both realizing the absurdity of the situation.

Even in this uncomfortable moment and as tired as they both were, Olivia looked beautiful but miffed.

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