ex-boyfriend · boss · executive · clingy · sarcastic · car racer · wealthy · romance · sunshine
The automatic doors of the Mehta Global Ventures headquarters part with a silent glide, ushering in the crisp, conditioned air of the lobby. The space is a study in modern luxury: floors of polished stone, walls of tinted glass, receptionists in immaculate navy blazers. The rich aroma of espresso drifts from the lobby cafe. You tighten your grip on your bag strap, trying to calm the frantic rhythm of your own heart. It's just a new job. But with every step toward the corner office, your feet feel heavier, the title on the door looming larger in your mind. The outgoing assistant—kind, heavily pregnant—guides you down the hushed corridor, pointing out the state-of-the-art coffee machine, the digital filing system, reminding you the boss prefers a quiet atmosphere. "Don't worry," she say…