SMITTEN BY HER (unedited)

You're safer not knowing..... yet

Mr. Lee watched Sophia settle into her new role as his personal secretary with a smirk, unaware of the real reason he'd hired her. Her exceptional organizational skills were just a bonus; her innocence and natural curiosity were essential for the mission.

As Sophia diligently rearranged the heap of files on her desk, she couldn't help but curse Mr. Lee under her breath. "Who organizes files like this?" she muttered.

Just then, Mr. Lee walked in, a smirk on his face. "Finding everything to your liking?"

Sophia's eyes flashed with annoyance. "Your filing system is... creative."

Mr. Lee chuckled. "I'll take that as a compliment."

Sophia's gaze narrowed. "What's the real reason I'm here? This isn't just about filing, is it?"

Mr. Lee's expression turned serious. "Not yet. Just focus on the task at hand, Remember  we made a deal"

As Sophia continued sorting, she stumbled upon a cryptic memo: "Eclipse Project - Eyes Only." Her curiosity piqued.

"Sophia?" Mr. Lee called from his office.

"Yes, Mr. Lee?"

"Come in here for a moment."

Sophia entered.

°Hia this one he's now calling me°

Mr. Lee stands by the window, his eyes fixed on something outside.

"Samantha will be arriving soon," he said, his voice low. "I need you to... observe her."

Sophia's eyes widened. "Observe her? What for?"

"I thought she just left? " She adds.

Mr. Lee's gaze turned intense. "Just watch. And listen. Report anything unusual."

"Although she just left, we still have an unfinished business" He adds, his voice dropping with snare.

Sophia's mind raced. What was she getting herself into?

Samantha arrives and a smirk was seen on Mr. Lee's lips.

"Time to play our parts," Mr. Lee whispered, his eyes locked on Sophia's.

°This guy is crazy. Didn't she just leave a moment ago°

"He no one make i rest sef" Sophia mutters and with that-

The game had begun.

Sophia's eyes met Mr. Lee's, a spark of understanding passing between them. She nodded, her heart racing with anticipation like it's all on her now.

Samantha walked in again, her smile warm and confident. " Lee, darling! I see you've got a new secretary."

Mr. Lee's expression remained neutral. "Samantha, this is Sophia. She'll be handling my correspondence. And when stop with the sudden acting."

"Where has your respect gone? Put some respect when calling my name if you've lost it" He adds with a snare sending shivers down Samantha's spine.

Samantha's gaze swept over Sophia, her eyes lingering on the files on Sophia's desk. "Welcome to the team, Sophia. I'm sure you'll... learn a lot."

"And Lee.... I mean Mr. Lee i think the discrepancy was a mistake, i never knew they got that in"Sophia's instincts prickled. There was something beneath Samantha's polished exterior.

As the meeting began, Sophia observed, taking mental notes still curious why she returned with so much pride.

Samantha's words seemed laced with hidden meanings, and Alexander's responses were measured.

Suddenly, Samantha mentioned the Eclipse Project. Mr. Lee's eyes flickered, and Sophia's ears perked up.

"I think we've covered enough for today," Mr. Lee said, his tone final.

As Samantha left not after some flirting which wasn't attended to, Sophia turned to Mr. Lee. "What's the Eclipse Project?"

Mr. Lee's expression turned cryptic. "You'll know when the time is right."

Sophia's frustration grew. "Mr. Lee, I'm in this now. Tell me what's going on."

Mr. Lee's gaze softened. "Trust me, Sophia. You're safer not knowing... yet."

The tension between them was palpable.

"I need a phone" Sophia broke the silence.

"Is that the case? Why bothering? " He puts Kai to call.