Forbidden love

Chapter 10:Deep- hurt

Days after the contract signing, Elsie sat in her office, staring at the stack of documents and reports in front of her. The partnership with Liam's company was already showing promising results, and she couldn't deny the excitement she felt about the potential impact it could have on her business.

Just as she was about to dive into the reports, her assistant knocked on the door. "Elsie, you have a visitor. Liam is here to see you."

Elsie's heart skipped a beat as she nodded. "Send him in."

Liam walked in, a smile on his face. "Hey, I thought I'd drop by to see how things are going. We're making good progress, I think."

Elsie nodded, impressed despite herself. "Yes, the numbers are looking good. But I do have some questions about the implementation of the new strategy..."

As they discussed the details, Elsie found herself feeling more at ease with Liam.Maybe this partnership would indeed be the best thing for her business.

But just as she was starting to relax, Liam's phone buzzed. He glanced at the screen, his expression darkening. "Excuse me, Elsie. I need to take this."

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"The person on the other end of the line spoke in hushed tones, their words urgent. "You need to carry out your plan soon, Liam. There's no more time to waste."

Liam's expression turned grim as he listened, his eyes narrowing into slits. "I'll take care of it," he replied, his voice low and even.

As he ended the call, Liam's gaze flicked around the office, his eyes lingering on Elsie's door before he stepped back into her office, a mask of calmness slipping back into place. "Sorry about the interruption," he said, his smile returning. "Where were we?"

But Elsie's eyes had caught a glimpse of the tension in his shoulders, and she couldn't shake the feeling that something was off.

As the days went by, Elsie found herself growing more and more comfortable around Liam. Despite the initial reservations she had about their partnership, she began to see him in a different light. He was charming, witty, and genuinely seemed to care about her well-being. The contract, which had once seemed like a battleground, now felt like a mere formality.

But one fateful evening, as they worked late in the office, Liam's demeanor shifted. His smile faltered, and his eyes turned cold and calculating. "Let's get down to business, Elsie," he said, his voice dripping with condescension. "You've been so caught up in the romance of our partnership that you've forgotten the terms of the contract. Let me refresh your memory."

As he began to outline the clauses that would give him control over her company, Elsie's eyes widened in horror. The ground beneath her feet seemed to crumble, and she felt like she'd been punched in the gut. The man she thought she knew, the man she had begun to trust, was nowhere to be found. In his place stood a ruthless businessman, willing to do whatever it took to get what he wanted.

"You're not going to get away with this," Elsie said, her voice shaking with anger and betrayal.

Liam's smile returned, but this time it was tinged with malice. "Oh, I think I will," he said, his eyes glinting with triumph.