Executive Tension - Sophie - Wattpad

Wattpad Original

Executive Tension

Reads 36,594
Votes 850
Parts 38
Time 8h 38m

Reads 36,594
Votes 850
Parts 38
Time 8h 38m

Mature

4 new parts

citylove contemporary coworker enemies enemiestolovers fluff kiss love lovestory newadult office officeromance oppositesattract rivals romance secrets slowburn wattpadoriginals work workplace

Up for the same once-in-a-lifetime promotion, business-driven Ella and her office rival Joey find that fighting their desires may be even harder than securing a workplace win.

Season 1 of Southgate Empire.

***

Ella Williams is certain she's hit the business jackpot when she's accepted into a competition for a prestigious work promotion. But when her friend-of-a-friend nemesis Joseph Southgate gets the same opportunity, Ella's chances fall under threat. Joey's a dangerous contender, and Ella will stop at nothing to secure her victory - even if she has to battle temptation at every turn.

When Ella faces unexpected hurdles in her personal life, she finds herself forced to accept help from the enemy himself. As if working in the same building as Joey wasn't bad enough, she's now sharing his roof. Sparks fly with only a wall between them-but does Joey really want her heart, or does he just want in her head?

Forced to face her growing feelings for her rival, Ella must decide what's more important to her- the job she's spent her entire adult life dreaming of, or the man she can't seem to resist.

***

It's like a blanket's been lifted from over my eyes. This is Joseph Southgate. He's not just a man. He's my nemesis. We're going for the same job! And I want him to kiss me. Over, and over, and over again.

***

Weekly updates on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Wait & read for free, or unlock with coins-the choice is yours!All Rights Reserved

citylove contemporary coworker enemies enemiestolovers fluff kiss love lovestory newadult office officeromance oppositesattract rivals romance secrets slowburn wattpadoriginals work workplace

Table of contents

38 parts

Sign up to add Executive Tension to your library and receive updates

or

Content Guidelines

You may also like

Overdrive by HTEllis

When Chef Margot loses her beloved restaurant to her cheating ex-fiance, her best friend, single dad Nathan, steps in with an unexpected offer to help her start over. As they collaborate, sparks fly-but can they overcome their complicated pasts for a chance at real love? Season 4 of The Mechanic *** Margot Taylor thought she had it all: a thriving restaurant and a fiance she adored. But her world crumbled when her fiance abruptly cancelled their wedding and claimed ownership of her cherished restaurant. With her career in tatters and her heart broken, Margot is forced to start over. Enter Nathan Davis, her loyal best friend and a single dad chasing big dreams of his own. As a partner in the multibillion-pound auto business, Nathan offers her a lifeline-a chance to open a new eatery on the grounds of his new mechanic shop. As Margot pours her heartbreak into a new dream, her friendship with Nathan deepens into something much more electric. But their growing happiness is threatened when Nathan's ex-wife returns, determined to take their daughter away and upend the new couple's relationship. Caught in chaos, Margot must decide if she has the strength to fight for the life she's building...or let the wounds of her past ruin her future. Content warning: This story contains depictions of eating disorders that may be upsetting for some readers. Reader discretion is advised. *** Weekly updates on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Wait & read for free, or unlock with coins-the choice is yours!

Hired To Love by JordanLynde

Henley agrees to pretend to date millionaire Bennett Calloway for a fee, falling in love as she wonders - how is he involved in her brother's false conviction? ****** Henley Linden's brother is in jail for a crime he didn't commit, and she'll take any job to raise the money needed to free him. Soon, she's agreed to pretend to date millionaire Bennett Calloway for ten thousand dollars, so his mother will ease up the pressure on him to find a wife. But once Henley is enmeshed in Bennett's world, he falls for her, and she starts to have feelings for him as well. Despite her romance with Bennett, as she grows closer to the Calloways, Henley realizes they are somehow involved in her brother's conviction. Journeying deeper into a world of wealth and conspiracies, Henley is forced to rely on Bennett, though doing so could cost her everything. [[word count: 200,000-250,000 words]]

Just a Teen Romance by ErikaGomes

This story follows 16 year old Hope and how she finds love and friendship while dealing with the ups and downs of high school.

The Games We Play by fishbulle

When Rocio's boyfriend invites his best friend on their trip to Ibiza, she thinks nothing of it--until his smoking hot body makes her think again. ***** The summer before her last year of university, Rocio plans a romantic, drama-free vacation to Ibiza with her boyfriend Axel. But nothing goes according to plan when their party of two becomes a party of six, and when Axel invites his best friend Levi--who Rocio has never met--on the trip. Because Levi is everything that Axel isn't: he's charming, flirtatious, and rocks a sexy Australian accent just as easily as a six pack. But as Rocio continues to deny their instant, irresistible connection, she can't help but wonder...what's the worst that could happen if she gave in to temptation? All she has to do is kiss Levi to find out . . . Content/Trigger Warning: contains references to sexual assault. [[word count: 60,000-70,000 words]]

The Lonely Ones by Twoony

Everyone knows not to stray into the Grim Woods. If you do, the fair ones will take you. Artemis Redbrook, a lonely hunter, makes a deal with a fae to hunt those fearsome woods when his village is dying of hunger and the future looks bleak. He knew what monsters lurked within the woods and prepared himself for the battles to come, but never expected to stumble across a sleeping prince. Let alone fall for him. A love between a human and fae, could it spell the end or a new beginning? Cover art by Hodge

The Truth About Sex & Surfing [Featured Story] by SarahLincolnOz

When Hailey Crawford gets dumped AND fired in the same day, she decides to do something truly crazy, like hop a plane to a legendary beach paradise 10,000 miles away from her D.C. home. She can't wait to leave all her problems behind and learn to surf like she's always wanted. The trouble is, her surfing instructor Dylan Shane is so hot she can't concentrate. His crisp Australian accent, washboard abs and sleeve of tattoos are mesmerizing. Too bad he's such a jerk. Only after Hailey finds herself mistaken for an "escort" by the local news do Dylan's real feelings come to light. But he's got a big secret of his own, and the truth could change both their lives forever.

The Rival Hearts by forevertoofar

Rival billionaires Isabella and William are locked in a bet to renovate their hotels to critical acclaim, but their fiercest battle is resisting the growing attraction threatening to disrupt their rivalry. Season 1 of Crossfire *** Isabella Armstrong and William Montgomery have built their careers by being ruthless, cunning, and constantly outsmarting each other in the cutthroat hotel industry. They're no strangers to playing dirty to win, but when they make a bet to see who can renovate a hotel to critical acclaim first, the stakes become personal. As their professional rivalry blurs with a slow-burning attraction, the competition pulls them into dangerous territory. Underhanded deals, risky alliances, corporate sabotage, and family power plays threaten both their businesses and reputations, forcing Isabella and William to confront their true feelings-and the possibility that winning might mean losing each other. Will they push too far, or will they discover their fiercest rival is also their perfect match? *** Weekly updates on Mondays and Fridays. Wait & read for free, or unlock with coins-the choice is yours!

My babysitter's a vampire by earthqueer

Benny, Ethan, Sarah, Erika, and Rory we're living out their normal lives in town, with the exception of fighting off evil monsters constantly, when they noticed a weird new girl in town. Who is she and what power does she hold? ~DISCONTINUED~

FOREVA MY MAN by Britsfantasy

17year old jasmine or as they call her dess/destiny has a crush on the most notorious heartless don known as Xavier or as they call him killa/don. Jasmine got her crush yes but what will the obstacles be between those two. Putting a smile on my face before I entered the house I walked in and everywhere was pitch black. Silent walking in the living room trying to not make any noise the light suddenly came on. Frighten I turned around to see Xavier sitting on the single sofa with a bottle of Hennessey drinking while looking at me. "𝚆𝚎𝚑 𝚢𝚊𝚑 𝚌𝚘𝚖𝚎 𝚏𝚛𝚘𝚖 𝚍𝚎𝚜𝚜 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝙽𝚞𝚑 𝚋𝚊𝚍𝚍𝚊 𝚕𝚒𝚎 𝚝𝚘 𝚖𝚒", he glared at me putting down the bottle " 𝚊 𝚖𝚒 𝚏𝚊𝚍𝚍𝚊 𝚖𝚒 𝚐𝚘 𝚕𝚘𝚘𝚔 𝚏𝚊𝚑 𝚋𝚋𝚣", I laughed nervously him taking off my shoes "𝙲𝚘𝚖𝚎 𝚑𝚎𝚛𝚎", he took his gun from his waist putting it on the center table Walking towards him with sweaty palms and a fast beating heart wondering if he found out about what I did. " 𝚢𝚞𝚑 𝚎𝚗𝚓𝚘𝚢 𝚢𝚞𝚑 𝚜𝚎𝚕𝚏", "𝚆𝚊𝚑 𝚞 𝚊 𝚝𝚊𝚕𝚔 𝚋𝚘𝚞𝚝 𝚋", I said my eyes never leaving him as he stoop before me. Looking at me dead in the eyes "𝚌𝚘𝚖𝚎 𝚑𝚎𝚛𝚎 𝚋", he smiled Gripping me by the neck he whispered " 𝚃𝚎𝚔 𝚘𝚏𝚏 𝚢𝚞𝚑 𝚌𝚕𝚘𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚜", will these two lovers get over their obstacles or will they let the obstacles get over them? There would be typos to be corrected but I will be fixing them once I'm finished with writing please to note this is my first time writing a story so bare with me thank you💋

Interrelation and Other Works by nicholaskyleedwards

Interrelation and Other Works is a collection that invites readers into a world where the human spirit and soul are laid bare. This collection of 70+ poems and 13 short stories, explores philosophical wonder, love and indifference, pain and acceptance, and the bonds of reality. The writings mix a spectrum of emotions, from raw and intense to light and hopeful, offering readers a journey through the complexities of human experience: resilience, the enduring power of love, and the quest for understanding and connection. Ideas of self-exploration, societal structure, Feminism, angst, enchantment, and the eternal struggle between light and darkness are imagined throughout, creating a reading of introspection and reflection. The unique voice and perspective offer a fresh take on universal themes, encouraging readers to explore their own beliefs, values, and emotions.

You may also like

Slide 1 of 10

Overdrive cover

Hired To Love cover

Just a Teen Romance cover

The Games We Play cover

The Lonely Ones cover

The Truth About Sex & Surfing [Featured Story] cover

The Rival Hearts cover

My babysitter's a vampire cover

FOREVA MY MAN cover

Interrelation and Other Works cover

Overdrive

When Chef Margot loses her beloved restaurant to her cheating ex-fiance, her best friend, single dad Nathan, steps in with an unexpected offer to help her start over. As they collaborate, sparks fly-but can they overcome their complicated pasts for a chance at real love? Season 4 of The Mechanic * Margot Taylor thought she had it all: a thriving restaurant and a fiance she adored. But her world crumbled when her fiance abruptly cancelled their wedding and claimed ownership of her cherished restaurant. With her career in tatters and her heart broken, Margot is forced to start over. Enter Nathan Davis, her loyal best friend and a single dad chasing big dreams of his own. As a partner in the multibillion-pound auto business, Nathan offers her a lifeline-a chance to open a new eatery on the grounds of his new mechanic shop. As Margot pours her heartbreak into a new dream, her friendship with Nathan deepens into something much more electric. But their growing happiness is threatened when Nathan's ex-wife returns, determined to take their daughter away and upend the new couple's relationship. Caught in chaos, Margot must decide if she has the strength to fight for the life she's building...or let the wounds of her past ruin her future. Content warning: This story contains depictions of eating disorders that may be upsetting for some readers. Reader discretion is advised. * Weekly updates on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Wait & read for free, or unlock with coins-the choice is yours!