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Masquerade at Nine to Five
Vera Sinclair seems ordinary, sweet, hardworking, and unassuming, living a life that feels simple and humble. She clocks in every day, works tirelessly, and blends into the crowd, never revealing that she is actually an heiress of the very company she serves. Every spreadsheet she completes, every coffee she fetches, every late night at the office hides a secret life of privilege she carefully keeps under wraps.
Across the office, Alexandra Reed is equally enigmatic. Born into wealth, she deliberately chooses a simple life: working in a regular department, paying her own bills, and keeping her identity hidden. Fiercely independent, she thrives on the freedom of being "just another employee."
Their worlds collide through office routines, shared projects, and inevitable department rivalries. At first, they see each other as competition: Vera meticulous and dutiful, Alexandra confident and effortlessly capable. But beneath the surface of rivalry, curiosity, and something more, begins to grow. Late-night reports, stolen glances, and quiet conversations reveal a connection neither expected.
In a workplace where everyone wears a mask, Vera and Alexandra discover that sometimes the greatest masquerade is hiding who you truly are-and that love can emerge even in the most unexpected of offices.