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Shit.
She must have noticed the constant smile dancing on my lips. She leans forward, and her eyes light up.
“How are things going with Mr. Tall, Dark, and Brooding?”
“Shut up! It's not like that.”
But even as I say it, my cheeks flush. “He's my boss, remember?”
“Uh-huh.” She smirks, and I bark out an uneasy laugh.
“I’m serious.”
“And yet, you always seem to be hanging around his office more than necessary.”
“You know we're working together on the nonprofit.”
I try to turn the conversation in a different direction, but Charlotte is like a bloodhound.
“You know what they say about all work and no play,” she teases, before taking a sip of her latte.
“Fine, whatever.” I sigh and roll my eyes. We are interrupted by my phone ringing.
I hear Brando’s firm voice. “Ana, please come to my office.”
Does he have another surprise for me this morning?
My core tingles in anticipation as I stand up. Charlotte follows me with a smirk, and I turn to her.
“Cut it out!” I exclaim as I open the door to Brando’s office. Laughter bubbles past my lips, despite myself. She really is incorrigible.
As I step in, Brando is seated at his imposing desk, and I blush as I remember all the things he did to me on it yesterday.
“Close the door,” he orders, as he stands up and approaches me.
His eyes lock onto mine, filled with excitement.
“I did it,” he says gleefully.
“Did what?”
“With the final shareholder selling me their shares, I now own 60 percent of Sanders International. I’m in full control as of last night.”
For a moment, I’m speechless.
This is huge, not just for Brando, but for the future of the firm.
“How did you manage to do this?” I ask, stunned.
“I quietly lobbied them one by one and kept buying the shares.” He pauses. “I will announce it to the rest of the company soon, but first things first. I want to dissolve the board immediately.”
“Oh my God! Now you can finally steer the company where you want it,” I exclaim.
“Exactly,” he says triumphantly.
He pulls me close and presses his lips against mine, our breaths mingling, his hazel eyes filled with desire.
“This is a whole new chapter for Sanders International.” He combs a stray lock of hair behind my ear, and I shiver beneath his touch.
