SMITTEN BY HER (unedited)

Why does she affect me this way?

Sophia followed Mr. Lee to the car, her mind racing with questions.

"What's the meeting about, Mr. Lee?" she asked again.

Mr. Lee's gaze remained icy. "You'll see."

Sophia sighed. "You're not going to tell me, are you?"

Mr. Lee didn't respond.

As they drove, Sophia noticed Mr. Lee's grip on the steering wheel tightening.

"Mr. Lee, is everything okay?" she asked.

"Why is Kai not on the wheels? "Sophia asks.

Mr. Lee's voice was low. "Choice."

But Sophia sensed something was off.

°Okwa church oh! °

"I hope i'm safe" She mutters.

°What's wrong with me? Why can't I stop thinking about her?

Sophia's defiance, her spark... it's captivating.

I've never felt this way before. No one has ever challenged me like she does.° Mr. Lee thoughts to himself with an inward groan.

"Colleagues," He say to himself.

°What colleagues? I have no meeting planned.

I just wanted to see her reaction, to keep her on her toes.

But why? Why do I care?

I've had countless women, but Sophia... Sophia.......she's different.

Her strength, her resilience... it draws me in.

F**k! Am i dunk?na jeongsin-i nagatna? ("Have I lost my mind?")

No, no, no. I must maintain control.°

Sophia looked at him, concern etched on her face.

"Mr. Lee?" she whispered.

Mr. Lee cleared his throat. "We're here."

The car stopped in front of a sleek, black building.

Sophia's eyes widened. "Where are we?"

Mr. Lee's expression remained unreadable. "You'll see."

°Hia! i hope i'm safe oh! °

As they stepped out, Sophia's hand brushed against Mr. Lee's.

A spark ran through him.

°What is happening to me?°

°This is not you. °

As they entered the building, Sophia's anxiety grew as she observe the environment. "What is this place, Mr. Lee?"

Mr. Lee's voice remained icy. "A business meeting... or maybe something more."

Sophia raised an eyebrow. "On a Saturday? You're working overtime, Mr. Lee."

Mr. Lee's gaze didn't waver. "My business doesn't take breaks... neither does my interest in you."

Sophia's heart skipped a beat.

°Interest? O bia kwala ozo ( He has come again)°

They walked into a luxurious conference room, where several suits awaited.

"Sophia, meet our investors," Mr. Lee said, his tone detached.

Sophia's eyes scanned the room, her mind racing.

°...........°

°Why did I bring her here? This wasn't the plan.
Ugh!!!!!!!!!!! Lucian you must be growing bananas°

"Sophia, take notes," Mr. Lee ordered, handing her a folder.

Sophia's eyes met his, a spark of defiance flashing.

"Yes, Mr. Lee," she said, her voice laced with sarcasm.

Mr. Lee's heart skipped a beat.

°Why does she affect me this way? You must suffer for this°

As the meeting began, Sophia's questions pierced the room's tension.

"Excuse me, Mr. Johnson, but how does this impact our quarterly projections?"

The investors exchanged surprised glances.

Mr. Lee's thoughts reeled.

°How does she know this?°

"Sophia, that's enough," Mr. Lee interrupted, his voice cold.

But his eyes betrayed him, locked onto hers.

The meeting concluded, and Sophia gathered her things.

As they left, Mr. Lee's silence unnerved her.

"Mr. Lee, what's wrong?" she asked.

Mr. Lee's gaze remained icy. "Nothing... just wondering how you'd look in my office."

Sophia's eyes widened.

"Mr. Lee!"

Mr. Lee's mask slipped.

For a moment, their eyes locked.

Sophia smiled inwardly.

I see you, Mr. Lee.

You're not as cold as you think.

°What is she doing to me?

I've built walls around myself, fortified my heart...

But Sophia...

She's chipping away at my defenses.

No, no, no. I won't let her.

I'll maintain control.^

But as they walked back to the car...

Mr. Lee's hand brushed against Sophia's.

The spark returned.

He couldn't help but glance at her.

Their eyes met.

For an instant, Mr. Lee's mask slipped.

Sophia saw the truth.

"You're not as cold as you seem, Mr. Lee," she whispered with a smile.

Mr. Lee's heart raced then his face hardened.

"I think you're been too familar with me which shouldn't happen"

"To Be Continued... "