Chapter 15 15 Chapter 15 - Playing With Fire Morris's POVD The foul mood that had been brewing since I left the office followed me like a shadow. Darren, ever the opportunist, couldn't resist poking at my obvious irritation. "So tell me, do you think Monica has a man in her life? The way Paula hinted at it earlier..." I exhaled sharply. "What difference would that make? I already warned you to keep your distance from her. "Hey, I'm respecting the boundaries. But her supervisor seems quite taken with her. He even had his hands on her today, Darren remarked with a smirk. That got my attention. I turned to face him. "What exactly are you implying?" "Come on, I've known you forever! You're clearly interested in Monica. I saw how you grabbed her waist and wouldn't let go, then shut your office door with both of you inside. When I returned, the tension between you was palpable. And the way you looked at her when discussing her figure? So, are you going to tell me what happened in that room, or should I assume you took your assistant to the couch?" "You're ridiculous," I said, though I couldn't suppress a smile at the thought of Monica on my office couch. Damn it, Morris, get a grip! This isn't like you. But trying to hide anything from Darren was futile. "Darren, what if I told you I got hard just from steadying Monica when she almost fell?" His eyes widened in shock. I smiled at the memory and recounted everything. "My friend, you're in trouble, Darren said after listening. "Anyone can see Monica isn't like those women who throw themselves at you. "She's not. She's incredibl. ctent, and I want her to stay with the company. But I can't deny she ignites something in me that drives me crazy and clouds my judgment." Our dinner conversation revolved around my captivating assistant before we parted ways. Back at my apartment, I paced restlessly, wondering about Monica's dinner companion. I attempted to focus on work to distract myself, but thoughts of her persisted. Past midnight, a reckless idea took hold. I shouldn't have touched her, but I could still toy with her. Or perhaps ruin her evening if her date was still there. With a devilish grin, I typed a message to Miss Monica: "Did you inform your dinner companion that your boss left you with damp underwear today?" Lknew the effect I had on her I'd witnessed her goosebumps, heard her subtle gasps, felt her reluctance to pull away. She was as affected by me as I was by her. I'd always been direct, never pretending to be something I wasn't. I wanted her to know I recognized our mutual attraction. 15 Chapter 15-Playing With Fire - I stared at my phone, anticipating her shock. I assumed she wouldn't dare respond she was typically so composed and professional. Then my notification sounded: "Yeah, I told him. And what about you? Have you managed to control your erection yet?" Well, she certainly caught me off guard - not many people could do that. A mischievous smile spread across my face. This woman was playing with fire, challenging me with that bold mouth of hers. There would be consequences. "Yes, I managed it, after pleasuring myself to thoughts of your exquisite backside." I knew she'd be furious now. I'd crossed a strict boundary I'd always maintained with female employees, but there was no returning from this. Monica awakened something primal in me. She didn't back down, responding with intelligence that both amused and fascinated me: "If you keep dwelling on my backside, you'll be awake all night." She couldn't have been more accurate. Sleep eluded me because Monica consumed my thoughts - not just her figure, but every curve of her stunning body and that intoxicating fragrance. She would pay for this; I'd ensure she stayed awake too. I knew exactly how to handle. my beautiful assistant, how to punish her boldness. I quickly typed: "What an impertinent mouth you have! That's no way to address your boss! Since sleep eludes me anyway, I expect you at the office an hour early to complete Thursday's presentation. Don't be late!" After sending that message, I decided to leave her speechless with one final text: mon "Think carefully one more clever remark and I'll summon you back to the office right now!" Now I could retire to bed and dream about my assistant. Comment " Leave the first comment for this chapter. Rate the translation quality Good Send Gift In "A Relationship Kept in The Dark" by CrushReel, the storyline unfolds as renowned photographer Jane finds herself drawn to the charismatic rookie model, Hector. Little does she know that Hector harbors a secret—he is actually the heir to a powerful business empire. As their romance blossoms, Hector grapples with concealing his true identity to capture Jane's heart. 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