Tempting the Billionaire and His Heir

As Alexa started her first day back at work, she couldn’t help but feel uneasy. Anthony’s behavior towards her was extremely strange and it was clear that he was upset with her. Nolan, on the other hand, was being downright rude and ignoring her completely. Alexa tried her best to push those thoughts aside and focus on her work.

As she walked through the mansion, she noticed that the housekeeping staff was acting like everything was normal, but she could sense that they were also aware of the tension in the air. They tried their best to keep the house in order, hoping that if they could bring a smile to Anthony’s face, he might come in with a positive attitude towards Alexa.

However, as the day went on, Anthony didn’t seem to be getting any better. He was distant and unapproachable, even to the point where he left for work earlier than usual. It was as if he wanted to avoid Alexa altogether.

Feeling defeated and unsure of what to do, Alexa decided to confront Nolan about the situation. “Nolan, can we talk?” she asked softly.

Nolan gave her a cold stare, “What do you want?”Belonging © NôvelDram/a.Org.

“I just want to know if everything is alright. Did I do something wrong?”

Nolan scoffed, “Did you do something wrong? Let’s see, you let my son throw a party in the house, and then you lied to Anthony about it. Do you think that’s something to be proud of?”

Alexa sighed, “I know I made a mistake, and I’m sorry. I wish I could take it back, but I can’t. I just want to make things right.”

Nolan rolled his eyes, “Well, you should have thought about that before you let it happen. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have work to do.”

As Nolan walked away, Alexa felt a pang of sadness in her chest. She had never felt so unwanted before. She knew she had made a mistake, but she was doing everything she could to make things right. It seemed like no matter what she did, it was never going to be enough.

Alexa continued with her work for the rest of the day, feeling more and more dejected as the hours passed. She couldn’t help but think about Anthony and how distant he had been towards her. She knew they had an argument, but she hoped that they would be able to work through it.

As she left the mansion that day, she couldn’t shake off the feeling of uncertainty. Would things ever go back to the way they were before? Would Anthony ever forgive her? Alexa didn’t know, but she hoped that time would heal all wounds.

While Alexa worked, she suddenly remembered the night Anthony had kissed her. A small smile tugged at the corners of her lips as she thought back to how his lips had felt on hers. But her smile quickly faded as she realized the reality of the situation. She wished for some miracle to stop the plan from going through, to save her from the dangerous mission and her feelings for Anthony.

*****THE NEXT DAY.

As Alexa walked into her room, she was surprised to find Anthony standing there. He had come looking for her to apologize for kissing her while he was drunk. She could see the sincerity in his eyes, and it was hard to stay mad at him.

“I’m sorry, Alexa. I shouldn’t have kissed you like that. I know it was wrong and unprofessional. Please forgive me,” Anthony said, looking genuinely sorry.

“It’s okay, Anthony,” Alexa replied softly, her heart beating fast in her chest. “I know you were drunk, and it wasn’t your fault.”

Anthony’s expression softened as he heard her words. “Thank you, Alexa. You’re very understanding.”

He then proceeded to apologize for suspending her for so long. “I needed some time to think about everything that had happened, and I’m sorry it took me so long to come to a decision. I hope you can forgive me for that too.”

Alexa felt relief wash over her, knowing that Anthony was not thinking about firing her. She had feared the worst, but his words made her feel reassured.

“It’s all right, Anthony. I understand why you had to suspend me. I should have been more responsible and not let Nolan manipulate me like that.”

Anthony nodded and looked at her intently. “I want you to know that I have a lot of respect for you, Alexa. You’ve been an excellent employee, and you’ve proved your loyalty to me time and again.”

Alexa’s heart skipped a beat as she heard his words. She wondered what he meant by that.

But then, to her surprise, Anthony confessed his feelings for her. “The truth is, Alexa, I have developed feelings for you over the past few weeks. I tried to ignore them, but I can’t any longer. I want to be more than just your boss. I want to be with you.”

Alexa’s eyes widened in shock. She had never expected Anthony to say something like that. She had always known that he was out of her league, and she had never dared to dream of being with him.

“I don’t know what to say, Anthony,” she stammered, feeling overwhelmed.

“I understand if you don’t feel the same way,” Anthony said, looking slightly disappointed. “I don’t want to pressure you into anything you’re not ready for. I just had to tell you how I feel.”

Alexa felt torn. She had feelings for Anthony too, but she knew that it was a dangerous game to get involved with her boss.

But then again, she couldn’t deny the attraction she felt for him.

“I do have feelings for you, Anthony,” she finally admitted. “But I don’t know how we can make this work. You’re my boss, and this is a dangerous mission we’re about to undertake.”

Anthony nodded, looking thoughtful. “I know it’s risky, but I’m willing to take that chance. And as for the boss-employee relationship, we can work around that. We can keep our personal and professional lives separate.”

Alexa felt a glimmer of hope at his words. Maybe they could make this work after all.