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New Boss Is My One-Night Stand's Baby Daddy novel Chapter 23

Chapter 23 Chocolate Cake and Confessions

Chapter 23 Chocolate Cake and Confessions

Hazel’s POV

I settled back at my desk as the workday wound down. The afternoon tasks kept my hands busy while my mind processed everything that had happened earlier. Owen’s cheerful voice drifted. through the office as he belted out Oh! Pretty Womanwith surprising vocal talent.

Owen, you should audition for one of those singing competitions,” I called out with genuine admiration.

Maybe someday, but honestly, I love the energy here too much to leave.His expression shifted to concern as he approached my desk. Bianca filled me in on the drama while I was upstairs at the copy machine. You holding up alright?

I’m fine, really. Thanks for asking.”

Good to hear. Well, I’m heading out early tonight. My wife got home and texted that she has something special planned. Her surprises are always incredible, so I’m practically racing home.”

Look at you, the devoted husband. Enjoy your evening.

I will definitely share the details tomorrow over lunch. Hey, we should do something this weekend. I mentioned you to my wife and she’s dying to meet you.”

That sounds wonderful. Would it be okay if I brought someone?

Absolutely. See you tomorrow, pretty woman.”

His playful nickname made me smile, but before I could respond, a familiar voice spoke directly behind me, so close I could feel his breath against my car.

Well, Miss Vance, you’re becoming quite the problem for me. My business partner whistles like a lovesick teenager whenever you walk by, my assistant has nicknamed you pretty woman, Lean barely concentrate on anything, and now I have an unhealthy obsession with chocolate desserts. Where exactly is this all leading?

Liam’s voice carried that dangerously smooth quality that reminded me of warm caramel sliding over ice cream.

Mr. Sterling, you might want to be more careful about developing addictions,” I replied, keeping my tone light while refusing to turn around.

Come on, pretty woman, let’s take that beauty of yours somewhere it can be properly appreciated. Dinner sounds perfect after the tension we dealt with today. But don’t think I’m

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dropping our earlier conversation just because we’re being social. He flashed that knowing wink before heading toward the door where Damian and Evelyn were already waiting by the elevator.

Dinner exceeded my expectations in every way. The restaurant buzzed with sophisticated conversation, the food was exceptional, and the company kept me laughing throughout the meal. When dessert arrived, my boss ordered his nowsignature chocolate cake and leaned in close enough that his words tickled my car.

Want to help me with this?

I nodded without hesitation. Resisting him felt impossible when he radiated this combination of charm, confidence, and raw magnetism. Damian seized the moment to tease his friend.

Evelyn, you should see how obsessed Liam’s become with chocolate cake. I keep warning him he’s going to need new suits if he keeps this up.”

That’s exactly why I’m sharing with my very capable assistant:

Hazel, you need to establish some ground rules with these three and Owen. Remember what I taught you about maintaining control, Evelyn interjected with mock seriousness.

Too late for that advice, Evelyn. Our new boss has already got me completely under her spell, Liam replied, causing heat to rush to my checks.

When we prepared to leave, Evelyn offered to drive me home, but my boss immediately intervened, insisting he would handle it so she wouldn’t have to

o out of her way. Outside: apartment building, he turned off the engine and faced me directly.

Today was pretty intense:

Liam, I owe you an apology. My behavior today was completely unprofessional. I let someone provoke me and crossed lines I shouldn’t have crossed. If you want to reconsider my position, I completely understand. I actually had my resignation ready to submit at the end of the day, but then everything exploded with that whole situation. I can turn it in tomorrow morning. This isn’t who I am normally. I don’t act inappropriately or lose control like that, but something about you triggers reactions I can’t explain, and when you push my buttons, I just lose it completely.When I finally looked at him, he was smiling with obvious amusement.

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