Deadlines To Desires
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Last published Fri, Jan 2, 2026
For two years, 25-year-old Alice Bennett has endured life as the overworked executive assistant to Ethan Warren, the brilliant but emotionally distant Vice President of Warren Enterprises. Every day is a battlefield of impossible deadlines and unrelenting expectations, but Alice has kept her eyes on one goal: the marketing manager promotion she's been chasing since day one.
When a critical presentation for a high-profile client arises, Alice finally sees her chance to prove herself. But an unexpected business trip to France forces her into close quarters with Ethan, turning her professional ambitions into something far more complicated.
As they oversee a high-stakes campaign together, their strictly professional dynamic starts to blur. Office politics, personal rivalries, and undeniable chemistry push both of them out of their comfort zones. For Alice, the path to the top has always been clear-until now.
A slow-burn office romance filled with witty banter, simmering tension, and unexpected sparks.
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