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Scarlett leaned in closer, her voice dropping to a whisper.

“Roman may think he can walk away from me unscathed, but he has no idea what I’m capable of. I’ll show him just how much he lost. And with your business savvy, Marcus, we’ll make him regret ever letting me go.”

“You know I’m always up for a little competition.”

“That’s why I love you.”

Their eyes locked, and the air around them thickened with anticipation. Marcus reached across the table, his hand gently cupping Scarlett’s cheek. Their lips met in a passionate, fiery kiss.

As they pulled apart, breathless yet exhilarated, Marcus felt a surge of adrenaline. With Scarlett by his side, he was ready to take on any challenge, including winning her heart fully and completely while showing Roman just what he had lost.

Despite Scarlett’s lingering feelings for Roman and Marcus’ awareness of her shallow tendencies, there was undeniable chemistry between the two.

“I love you, Scarlett.”

“I love you too, Marcus.”

Chapter 14

“Comeagain?”

Olivia’s voice shook a little as she repeated herself, “I slept with him.” Avery’s eyes widened in disbelief, her face a mixture of shock and concern. They were seated in their favorite restaurant, sipping their respective drinks – Olivia with her coffee and Avery with her sweet tea.

Immediately after waking up in the arms of her boss, she caught the first flight and called her friend.

Avery leaned back in her chair; her brows furrowed in worry as she struggled to process the revelation. Olivia had crossed a dangerous line by getting intimately involved with her boss, Roman.

“You slept with Roman? How did that happen?” Avery’s voice was terse, her eyes searching for answers.

Olivia let out a shaky breath, her mind still reeling from the unexpected turn of events. She tried to find the right words to explain herself.

“It was late, and we were working together. The tension between us was undeniable, and one thing led to another. I never planned for it to happen,” Olivia confessed.

“But you know what? I’m not even sorry, I don’t regret it.”

Avery’s concern deepened as she leaned forward.

“This is a complicated situation, Olivia. Getting involved with your boss can be risky, both personally and professionally. How do you feel about Roman now?” Avery asked, her tone gentle yet probing.

Olivia’s voice trembled as she confessed, “I’m horrified to admit it, but I think I’m falling for him. It’s confusing, and I never expected to develop such feelings.”

Avery nodded, understanding the complexity of the situation. She reached across the table, clasping her hand.

“You need to take a step back and evaluate your emotions, Olivia. Sleeping with your boss adds an extra layer of complication. And Roman’s behavior? How has he been acting since then?” Avery asked, her gaze unwavering.

Olivia sighed, her eyes searching for answers she couldn’t seem to find.

“I messaged him, and we caught up on work but he’s been distant, cold even. I can’t decipher his true intentions or what he’s feeling. It’s unsettling, but I’ll admit it’s my fault since I left without a word in the first place, I didn’t just want to make it complicated,” Olivia admitted.

“Well...he might be struggling with his own emotions and the professional implications. Give him some space and observe how he behaves. Actions often speak louder than words,” Avery advised, hoping to provide some clarity.

As they sat in the familiar ambiance of their cherished restaurant, Olivia went over Avery’s words, her thoughts swirling with uncertainty and longing. The weight of her emotions and the potential consequences weighed heavily on her.

“What if things become awkward at work? What if I lose my job or our friendship suffers ? He opened up to me, you know?”

Avery’s expression softened.

“Olivia, life is full of risks, and sometimes we stumble into unexpected situations. But true friendships weather storms, no matter what. If things become complicated, we’ll face them together,” Avery reassured her.

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