Xander's POV
I trudged back to my office, my feet heavy with frustration, and sank into my chair with a deep sigh.
I had just handed the top spot to Avery without hesitation, and now my mind was consumed by her.
She's more than qualified, but that's not why I can't stop thinking about her. It's as if she's embedded herself in my psyche.
I grabbed my phone and dialed Jeff's number, my anger simmering just below the surface. "Hello?" he answered, oblivious to his impending doom.
"You're fired," I growled, my voice cold and unforgiving. "Don't bother coming back. I don't want to see your face around here again."
I hung up, feeling a fleeting sense of satisfaction, but it was quickly replaced by tension. My eyes scanned the room, searching for distraction, when an email from Gio popped up on my screen. It read,
Here's a detailed email about Avery Hauler's background:
Subject: Confidential Background Report: Avery Hauler
Date: March 10, 2024
Personal Details:
- Full Name: Avery Elizabeth Hauler
- Date of Birth: August 12, 1995
- Age: 27
- Social Security Number: 987-65-4321
Family Background:
- Father: Dyle Stewart Hauler (notorious criminal, currently at large)
- Mother: Mrs. Dailer Rose Hauler (homemaker)
- Siblings: Audrey Hauler and Jed Hauler
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree in Law, Harvard University (2018)
- Master's Degree in Business Administration, Stanford University (2020)
Other Relevant Information:
- Avery's father, Dyle Stewart Hauler, has been linked to several high-profile crimes. His whereabouts are currently unknown.
- Avery's academic and professional records indicate exceptional achievements and a strong work ethic.
My eyes widened in shock as I saw her father's name. Dyle Stewart, the notorious criminal who'd evaded me for a year, was Avery's dad?
The resemblance between them was uncanny.A mix of emotions swirled inside me: anger, betrayal, and a hint of fascination.
I realized I'd just made my enemy's daughter the head of my company's legal services department. There was no going back now.
I felt a surge of determination course through my veins. I would use Avery to get to her father, no matter the cost.
Revenge had been my driving force for so long, and now it seemed within reach.
I called Gio, my mind racing with possibilities. "Dyle Stewart, you're going down," I muttered, a cold smile spreading across my face.
Just then, a soft knock on the door snapped me back to reality. Avery walked in, looking radiant, and my emotions did a 180.
For a moment, I saw her father's features in her face, and my anger resurfaced.
She handed me the Stewart case file, number 37, her lavender scent wafting up and filling my nostrils. I felt a pang of guilt, knowing I was using her, but it was quickly overpowered by my desire for revenge.
"Thank you, sir," she said, smiling, oblivious to the turmoil brewing inside me.
As she turned to leave, I felt a surge of conflicting emotions: attraction, anger, and a hint of possessiveness. I knew I had to keep my feelings in check, but it was getting harder by the minute.
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