From Ex's Betrayal to CEO's Bed

Synopsis

“Hey, did you get Nathan’s invitation? He’s throwing a party tonight—penthouse, catered dinner, he just invited me.” “Yeah, I think I’ll go. To get a drink or something. What about you, Ben?” The storm of confusion hit me the second I overheard the conversation. My laptop bag slipped further down my shoulder as the sudden, sharp spike of confusion and disbelief washed over me. Party? Held by Nathan, my boss and boyfriend? How come I knew absolutely nothing about it? Somehow, my heart skipped a beat. … Seconds ago, I had been floating on a cloud of relief. The Morrison account was signed. Months of sleepless nights, spreadsheets, and strategy decks had finally paid off. I had worked until my eyes burned and my back ached, and yet… the client had signed. Success tasted like victory, like freedom, like the quiet pride of being indispensable. And now, all of that joy was slipping away. Over the wall, the conversation that confused me was continuing. Ben laughed. “Of course I’m going. Seven-thirty sharp. Nathan said it’s just for senior staff, but honestly, after pulling this off, we all deserve it.” “Senior