Lily’s POV......
The elevator chimed softly as it reached the executive floor. My reflection in the mirrored walls stared back at me—hair neat, blouse pressed, makeup subtle enough to scream competent.
Second day on the job.
New start, new composure.
No breakdowns, no overthinking.
I clutched the file Mrs. Lawson had asked me to deliver and walked toward Andrew Sterling’s office. The early morning quiet of the floor made my heels echo too loudly, each click amplifying the tension in my chest.
His door was open.
I hesitated, knocked once, then froze.
He wasn’t at his desk.
I looked around and saw him.
He was shirtless.
Andrew Sterling—billionaire, CEO, untouchable—stood in the corner of his office gym, glistening with sweat as he worked the punching bag like it had insulted him p
