A girl and the CEO love story

*Part 1: The Coffee Spill Catastrophe* Maya Thompson tugged nervously at the hem of her blazer, balancing a paper cup of steaming cappuccino in one hand and a thick folder in the other. It was her first time attending a tech expo, and even though she was just a software tester looking for a job, she felt like she was walking into a galaxy of geniuses. She didn’t even notice the sharply dressed man walking out of a panel discussion — not until she turned a corner too quickly and her coffee went flying straight onto his black suit. “Oh my gosh!” Maya gasped. “I’m so sorry!” The man flinched, looking down at his now coffee-stained suit, then up at her. Cold gray eyes met wide brown ones. “You should watch where you’re going,” he said coolly, dabbing at his chest with a handkerchief. “And you should watch where you stand,” she shot back before she could stop herself. “Who walks into a hallway like they own the building?” He raised an eyebrow. “Maybe I do.” Maya blinked. “Okay, Mr. Fancy Suit.” She walked away before he could reply, cheeks flushed with embarrassment — and maybe a little pride. When asked how she handled pressure, she answered, “Well, I once spilled coffee on someone important and lived to tell the tale.” The room chuckled. Even Ethan cracked the faintest smirk. When it ended, Ethan spoke for the first time. “You're bold. I like that.” Maya blinked, unsure if it was a compliment or a warning. He stood. “Welcome to BlakeTech.”