Calla Stewart, a young woman on the verge of eviction, somehow recieves the opportunity of a lifetime. After years of just barely scraping by, she miraculously lands a job as the personal assistant to Mr. King, a man who's name equates complete success in the business world. Riddled with anxiety and ridiculously low self-esteem, Calla struggles to cope with her demanding and aggressive boss, as well as her unresolved past; especially when the two begin to mix.
Hunter King, a selfish man well known in the business community for his ruthless tactics, is happy being in control, and doesn't care how that impacts others. His name holds power, and the threat of a ruined life should he find necessary. Upon the hiring of a new, nervous wreck of an assistant, he finds himself at odds with his behaviour. Confronted with Calla's heartbreaking past, Hunter finds himself beginning to change for the better; however, sometimes old habits die hard, and Hunter's selfish tendencies may just get the better of him.
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This story contains descriptions of panic and anxiety attacks, as well as mentions of abuse. These can be sensitive topics. Please take care of yourself :)
"You're not here to fall in love."
"Trust me, sir... I don't even know what that means."
She was sold like a possession-traded away by the very people who were supposed to protect her. At just seventeen, she finds herself in a cold, unfamiliar mansion owned by a powerful man known for his silence, strict rules, and a heartbreak he never talks about.
His only condition?
Take care of his one-year-old daughter. Don't speak unless spoken to. Don't enter his study. Never touch him.
For her, following orders is nothing new. Obedience has kept her alive this long. But the baby's soft cries break something inside her, and her tender touch begins to warm a house that forgot what love felt like.
He tells himself she's just a caretaker.
Just a temporary solution.
But night after night, she shatters rule after rule...
And soon, his heart becomes the final one to break.
🎯 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐫𝐞
Genre: Romance / Drama / Slow Burn / Hurt-Comfort
Age rating: 16+ (emotional abuse themes, mature emotional content)