20 The Ultimate Tease Hazel's POV I stormed down the hallway to my desk , anger and humiliation burning through me . How dare Liam leave me hanging like that ? The smug bastard thought he could control everything - including my body's responses . He had another thing coming . I dropped into my chair , mind racing . The conference with the Hong Kong investors was starting in fifteen minutes . Liam would be trapped on that call for at least an hour . Perfect . An idea formed - wicked , inappropriate , and exactly what he deserved . I grabbed my purse and hurried to find Emma from Accounting . " I need a favor , " I whispered urgently . " Can you run to the bakery across the street ? I need a chocolate cake . The richest , most decadent one they have ." Emma raised her eyebrows but didn't question me . " Sure , give me ten minutes " While waiting , I checked my appearance in my compact mirror . My lipstick needed . refreshing . I applied a deep red shade , ensuring it was perfect . I loosened another button on my blouse , just enough to be suggestive without being obvious . Emma returned with a small chocolate cake that looked sinfully delicious . I thanked her and returned to my desk , gathering a plate , fork , and napkins from the break room . At exactly three minutes before Liam's conference call , 1 knocked on his office door . " Come in , " he called , his voice all business . I entered , balancing the cake and supplies . Liam looked up from his laptop , his expression shifting from professional to wary when he saw me . " What are you doing ? " he asked , eyes narrowing . I smiled sweetly . " Just thought you might want something for your call . It's going to be a long one . " 20:43 1/5 20 The Ultimate Trasn Before he could respond , his computer chimed with the incoming video conference . I set the cake down on the small table by the window - just visible from his desk , but out of frame for the video call . " Ms. Vance , I don't have time for = " " Mr. Sterling ? " A heavily accented voice came from his laptop . " Are you there ? " Liam's jaw clenched . " One moment ." He covered the microphone . " We'll discuss this later . Please leave . Instead , I walked to the door . But rather than exiting , I turned the lock with an audible click . The confusion on Liam's face was priceless . " What the hell are you doing ? " he whispered harshly . I put my finger to my lips and moved to the table with the cake . Liam's attention snapped back to his screen . " I apologize for the delay , Mr. Wong . I'm ready to begin ." As Liam launched into his presentation , I took a seat by the window , just visible in his peripheral vision . I sliced into the chocolate cake with deliberate slowness . His eyes flickered toward me momentarily before returning to the screen . I took my first bite , closing my eyes and letting out a soft , barely audible moan . When I opened them , Liam was staring at me , his sentence trailing off . " Mr. Sterling ? Is everything alright ? " came the voice from the computer . " Yes , sorry . As I was saying … " I pulled out my phone and typed a message , watching as his phone lit up on his desk . His eyes darted to it , then back to the screen . Annoying when someone interrupts you , isn't it ? His jaw tightened , but he continued his presentation without missing a beat . I took another bite of cake , this time running my tongue slowly across my lips to catch a stray bit of frosting . His hands gripped the edge of his desk . I sent another text : Remember when you said I'd beg ? Watch closely . 20:43 C 216 20 The Ultimate Toase Llam's composure slipped for just a second before he regained it . He was discussing quarterly projections now , his voice steady despite the slight flush creeping up his neck . I placed the cake aside and slowly crossed my legs , letting my skirt ride up just enough . His eyes flickered to my thighs , where the black lace edge of the panties he'd given me was just visible . Another text : These panties feel amazing . Want to see ? His phone buzzed . He ignored it , but I could see the tension in his shoulders . I uncrossed my legs and spread them slightly , just enough to be provocative . His eyes. widened for a fraction of a second before he forced them back to the screen . " The market projections for Q3 show a significant upturn ," he continued , his voice slightly rougher than before . I hiked my skirt higher and slid my hand between my thighs . His breath caught audibly . " Excuse me ," he said to the investors , taking a quick sip of water . " Seasonal allergies ." My next text was bolder : You wanted to make me come in your office . Let me show you how it's done . As he glanced at his phone , I slid my hand inside the lace panties . His knuckles went white around his pen . I pleasured myself slowly , watching his desperate attempts to focus on hist presentation . His voice grew hoarser , and twice he lost his train of thought . The investors must have thought he was ill . My breathing quickened as I worked myself closer to the edge . Liam was barely holding -it together , his eyes constantly darting between his screen and me . I threw my head back slightly , biting my lip to keep quiet as waves of pleasure washed over me . Liam was practically panting , desperately maintaining his professional facade . When I finished , I straightened my skirt and picked up my phone one last time : I taste better than chocolate cake . Yours is waiting . I stood , smoothed my clothing , and walked to his desk . His eyes were dark with a mixture of rage and desire . I set the remainder of the cake in front of him , making sure 20.43 C 3/5 20 The Ultimate Tease my fingers were visible as I slowly licked them clean . " You " he started to whisper , but was interrupted by a question from the investors . " Yes , absolutely , he answered them , his voice strained . " The numbers support that conclusion ." I bent down , my lips close to his car . " Payback's a bitch , isn't it ? " As I walked to the door , I sent one final text : Drink your chamomile tea to relax . You look tense . His death glare followed me as I unlocked the door and slipped out . I closed it behind me just as his voice boomed through it : " EXCUSE ME FOR ONE MOMENT , GENTLEMEN . " I hurried back to my desk , heart racing . I'd probably just committed career suicide , but damn , it had been worth it . I began gathering my personal items , certain I'd be fired . within the hour . The office door remained closed , the conference call presumably continuing . I wondered how Liam was explaining his flustered state to the investors . My phone buzzed with a text . I expected it to be my termination notice . Instead , it was from Liam : This isn't over . My office . After the call ends . I stared at the message , a shiver running down my spine . I'd just awakened a beast . And part of me couldn't wait to face him .