I breathed out in annoyance.

"Miss Brocks, please calm down." The department's manager said with a sigh.

"No. I refuse to let this scammer ruin our company. I'm going to Sirs right this instant." Melanie, or if you'd like, Miss Brocks said in her very annoying, high-pitched voice.

I again breathed out.

This is getting boring already.

"Miss Zale, please cooperate." The manager pleaded desperately.

I somehow managed to stop myself from rolling my eyes. Then I glared at Melanie.

"Alright. Let's go to Sirs." I said flatly and crossed my arms.

Melanie smirked in victory and our manager shook his head with a sigh. Yeah, I would too if I was in his place.

This is the fourth time this month Melanie had tried to frame me for something I obviously didn't do. I really don't know why she's doing it. No matter how many people I ask, they say the same thing.

Jealousy.

And I always wondered why jealousy. We've met for the first time here, in the company. So I'm sure there's no need for her to act like that. But then I noticed she acts like that with every pretty or successful female employee.

Thus giving me the impression she's just a spoiled brat who thinks she's better and prettier than everyone around her. And that's why I started to give zero shit about her after her second attempt to frame me.

And on today's menu, I magically appeared in our office after working hours and switched some important documents with fake ones so that today's meeting would be sabotaged.

A believable story. If she had evidence that is. But she didn't. Although she claimed she saw me, I don't think anyone believed her. But okay. We'll let our bosses solve this.

Good thing I have a tape from our security cameras which show it was actually her who mingled with my computer and not me. But I'm not going to say anything. I'll let her think she's in charge for now.

Bless my brain for being smart for once and thinking about the security cameras.

I was having a glaring contest with Melanie when someone ran into our office with a panicked expression.

"W-who is Katherine Zale?" He asked while breathing heavily.

"That would be me. May I ask why you're looking for me?" I said.

"Bosses want to see you regarding today's meeting and it's documents." He answered.

I groaned and closed my eyes.

Just what I needed...

"Perfect. We were about to go to them." Melanie said in her pretentious sweet voice.

"They asked for Miss Zale only. They didn't mention anyone else." The unknown guy said in confusion.

"Don't worry. Just take both of them." Our manager said in exhaustion.

The guy just shrugged his shoulders and nodded.

"Follow me then." He said and exited the office.

I breathed out again and went after him. The rest of my coworkers whispered words of encouragement to me and I nodded my head in appreciation. Aside from Melanie, I have a very good relationship with other employees. Luckily. I don't think I'd be able to handle more than one Melanie.

"Prepare yourself. Today will be the last day you'll ever enter this building." Melanie whispered to me and laughed obnoxiously.

I just rolled my eyes and hurried towards the elevator. The guy who came to call me was already waiting for us. Once we were inside, he pressed the top floor button and the elevator door closed.

I then remembered that my best friend was our bosses' secretary.

Nice. I'll see Lyla today.

I did a happy dance in my head since I know Lyla will save me if something goes wrong.

The elevator dinged and the door opened. We walked out and I immediately spotted Lyla at her desk. She slowly lifted her head and immediately smiled from ear to ear once she saw me.

"Kate!" She yelled excitedly and ran up to me.

Then she engulfed me in one of her bone-crushing hugs.

My poor ribs.

"Although we live together it's still nice to see you." She joked and pulled away.

"Ahm. Miss Bellamy." The guy interrupted us. "Please notify our bosses I have brought Miss Zale." He said.

Lyla gave me a pointed look and I just shrugged my shoulders.

"I'll tell you later." I whispered to her.

She just nodded and went to the bosses' office. And after a few moments she was back.

"They're expecting you." She said. "Good luck girl. They look pissed." She added once I walked past her.

Great.

I smiled at her and headed for the door.

Now that I think about it, I think this will be my first time meeting my bosses in person. Surprisingly.

Weirdly, Melanie didn't utter a single word ever since we walked out of the elevator.

Cat got the princess's tongue?

I quickly dismissed the thought and knocked on the door.

"Come in."

One of them said from the other side.

Holly shit! That voice is flawless!

But that thought left as quickly as it came.

What was that?

I slowly opened the door and entered. I managed to make only two steps before Melanie literally shoved me to the side and hurriedly walked into the office.

Almost broke my ankle, you slimy bitch.

I continued to glare at Melanie's back and closed the door behind me. Then I moved next to her and looked at our bosses.

Can I say... They are the most perfectly perfect works of perfection I have ever seen.

Perfectly trimmed hair, perfectly shaped eyebrows, perfectly perfect sky-blue eyes, the most perfect noses, perfectly sharp jaws. And those perfectly plump, luscious, juicy, delicious looking lips.

Goooddd...

Don't even get me started on those perfectly sculpted bodies. They're blessed with the perfect body shape all guys want and all girls dream of.

How can someone look like a Greek God?! Scratch that. How can there be TWO of them?!

Luckily, they were too immersed into their work to notice me literally eye-rapping them.

Calm your hormones Kate. You need your brain now. Not your hormones. Come on. You can do it. And later you can choke Lyla for not telling you they were way hotter in real life than in those pictures, which clearly did them no justice.

I softly breathed in and out so no one could hear me. Then I somehow managed to compose myself and go back to my business mode.

"Umm... Sirs?" Melanie said, pretending to have a gentle, girly voice.

I don't know why she's even trying. Everyone knows she's faking it.

"Which one of you is Katherine Zale?" The one, whose name plate said Tharion Lombardi, asked.

"That would be me, Sir." I said softly.

What the fuck is wrong with my voice?

But that was the least of my concerns when both of these scrumptious men pierced me with their sky-blue eyes the second I answered the question.

Why was I here again?

The one, with the name plate Draco Lombardi, gave me a curious look. Well actually, both of them were looking at me curiously. But Draco's curiosity was showing more.

What? Did I do something already?

Tharion looked at Melanie.

"And why are you here? We asked only for Miss Zale's presence." Tharion said sternly.

God, his voice is like the silkiest silk I'd wrap around myself every single day... I wonder how many girls fell at his feet just because of it.

I breathed in again.

No. Nope. Bad Kate. Concentrate.

I forcefully pulled my gaze away from the gorgeous men in front of me and looked at the floor.

Well isn't this the most glamorous floor I have ever seen.

Then I facepalmed myself inwardly.

What is happening to me? Am I going crazy or something? Where did the smart and sane Kate go?

"I have to tell you something regarding Miss Zale, Sirs." Melanie's obnoxious voice brought me back to reality.

Okaaay. We're back. Unfortunately thanks to Miss spoiled. But yeah. We're back. No more drooling over your bosses Kate. No. More.

I took a few quiet breaths and then focused on the tax in front of me.

I feel like I'm giving birth with all the breathing I'm doing.

"Speak then." Draco said flatly, still looking at me.

Nooo! His voice is like silk too. God! I want to cry...

And I probably would've cried if I wasn't in front of these men who currently had me at their mercy without them even knowing.

Why? Why?! Did I do something to deserve this torture?! If so, I promise I'll be the bestest of bestest persons in the world. Just. No more of this. Please.

I bit my bottom lip and pinched the inside of my arm. Hard.

Fuck! It hurts! But it's a good wakeup call. Huuu... Okay! Let's get back to business.

"Sirs, as you probably know, Katherine is the one responsible for today's disaster. And I can confirm it. I stayed late at the company because I had some unfinished work and I saw her sneaking in and changing the documents. I was unable to inform you before the meeting, so I'll face any consequences. But I demand you fire her for putting our company at risk." Melanie said faking sadness and disappointment of 'my' actions.

What a perfect sob story. If only it was real.

"Miss Zale." Draco said and I was back to reality.

Fuck! His voice is messing with me again.

I could feel burning looks on me and I forcefully looked up. And sure enough, both twins were looking at me.

Why am I liking this?

I cleared my throat and slowly approached them. Then I pulled out the USB I had with me ever since this whole thing started, and placed it in front of the twins.

Time for you to save your mommy.

"Everything you need to know is in here." I said confidently and moved back to my place.

Hell yeah! Smart Kate is back! Take that you fake Barbie!

Melanie visibly paled and I smirked at her before turning around and facing my bosses.

"Very well then. Since you look very confident about this Miss Zale, you may take your leave. We'll call you back if there are any problems." Draco said with a slight smirk, which almost made me faint.

Almost.

"Alright Sir. Have a nice day." I said, turned around and exited the office.

Once I closed the door, I took the longest breath of my life. Then I ran to Lyla's desk.

"Lyla!" I whisper-yelled as I ran towards her.

"What?! What happened?! Did they do something?! Should I go and talk to them?!" Lyla immediately panicked the moment I approached her.

I bent down and breathed heavily. I didn't even realize how restricted my breathing was while I was in there.

"N-no. Everything's alright. But I'm not sure about you." I said and slowly straightened up.

"Kate, I don't understand a thing you're saying. What happened in there?" She asked worriedly.

I grabbed the collar of her shurt and glared at her.

"Why didn't you tell me we had Greek Gods for bosses?!" I whisper-yelled at her.

She looked at me confusedly and then smirked.

"So that's the problem. And I thought I needed to castrate some males." She said mischievously and started to wiggle her eyebrows.

I let go of her collar and took a step back.

"Don't you even dare. Answer the fucking question Lyla." I threatened.

"Jeez. What has your panties in a twist girl? Although I know the answer to that." She said with a smirk.

"Lyla!" I whisper-yelled.

I'm surprised I didn't go all screaming banshee on her by now.

Looks like I'm still conscious of my surroundings. Neat.

But before I could attack Lyla again, a crying Melanie ran out of the office. I looked at her in confusion.

What happened to her?

And unfortunately, our eyes met.

"YOU!" She roared and approached me.

I flinched and looked at her cautiously.

Oh uh.

"It's all your fault!" She screamed and grabbed something.

Lyla's coffee.

And then she threw the hot substance on me.

"Fuuuck!" I wheezed in pain.

It burns!

Luckily, she didn't splash it on my face, but on my blouse. I glared at the bitch ready to pounce on her.

"That's just a small piece of what you're going to get!" She screeched and then marched away.

I was about to go after her and give her a piece of my mind, but Lyla wrapped her arms around my waist.

"Easy there tiger." She said calmly.

"No! Let me go! I'm gonna go and show that little piece of shit who's Katherine fucking Zale! She thinks she can fuck with me like this? Well she has another thing coming!" I yelled, but Lyla had a good grip on me.

"Calm down. She's gone anyways. Take deep breaths. I'll tell someone to get you something so you can change." Lyla said and gave my shoulders a short massage.

And like always, Lyla's magical voice and touch instantly calmed me down. I closed my eyes and relaxed.

"Thanks Ly." I said and smiled.

"No problem Kate." She said happily.

I opened my eyes and looked at my blouse.

"Fucking shit!" I groaned. "You should've let me at her. It would've been a sweet revenge." I said spitefully and turned around.

Imagine what I saw behind Lyla.

Yup.

My fucking bosses.

"Shit!" I whisper-yelled and immediately slapped my hand over my mouth.

I just cursed in front of them. Fuck!

I didn't even think about it and instantly bolted towards the elevator.

Fuck, fuck, fuck, fuck, fuck!

I was aggressively pressing the button and jumping in place. The elevator door finally opened and I ran in as if my life depended on it. As I turned around my eyes met with theirs. They were looking at me weirdly and just before the door closed, Draco. Fucking. Winked. At. Me.

Holly shit! I feel like I'm about to pass out.

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Hi guys!! (^▽^)/

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This is the first ever book I published in English, so I'm very anxious to see how it will be accepted.

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