Tempting my CEO

Hudson

I made my way into the Brady publication building. We ran four different magazines out of this building, hence why it needs to be this big. Today though, I was heading up to the tenth floor to where Unique beauty magazine is based, well, one department of it, anyway. This was our biggest magazine out of the eight we own in total. I was the CEO of the media and publication part of our company. My four siblings are the same for other factors. Our family-owned a lot, from publications to hotels to art galleries, just to name a few.

I headed to the elevator, pressing number 10. As I made my way up, the woman from the coffee shop came to mind. She was so beautiful. I was surprised she caught my eye instantly. She wasn’t my usual type. I usually go for blondes, tall and slim. I know all women are beautiful in their own ways, but I had a specific kind, like most. However, the woman in the coffee shop was the opposite of my type. She was a few inches shorter than me, a brunette and had gorgeous curves. There was a shyness about her too. The way she looked around, not seeming to believe I was looking at her, was cute. I recognised her from somewhere, from a brief encounter. I haven’t spoken to her or anything, but her face was familiar.

I got pulled out of my thoughts when the elevator dings, letting me know I had arrived. I pushed her to the back of my head and headed out, going to Kate’s office. I found her pacing. She was nervous, especially since she doesn’t know why I am here.

“Kate, will you please calm down? You have nothing to worry about,” I laugh.

“Oh, I am sorry, Mr Brady, I didn’t see you there,” She replies, stilling.

“Kate, how many times do I have to tell you, call me Hudson,” I laugh, “We have known each other a long time. You have known me for more than half of my life,” I added.

“Sorry, yes, Hudson,” She laughs, “So how can I help? Everything OK?” She adds.

“Yes, everything is fine, just need to discuss a few things with you, that is all, nothing to worry about, promise,” I smile.

“OK, then follow me,” She smiles, “I have a conference room set up with coffee too,” She adds.

I loved my coffee. I drink more coffee than anything else. I was addicted to it. I followed Kate to the conference room. Kate was informing me that her assistant would join us for the meeting. I hadn’t had the chance to meet her new assistant yet.

“Avalyn can be a little shy with new people, so if she seems off, it isn’t personal, just how she is,” Kate stated.

in mine and try not to embarrass her,”

think I have ever met an Avalyn in my thirty-two years of living. We arrived at the conference room. I let Kate go in first. I was a gentleman that way. My mother would give me a slap across the back of the head if I acted any other way. My parents raised me

I followed behind.

our CEO,

see—the girl from the coffee shop. How strange is this? Maybe that’s how I knew her face. Perhaps

surprised look takes over her

to meet you, Avalyn,” I smile, offering

moment in the coffee shop. I don’t wish for Kate knowing either because it is strictly forbidden, any of us getting involved with someone that works for the company. It is a rule that I stick with because it

to me you too,

sort

I

smiles back at me and quickly

Can I get you both one?”

I will get them. Both of you sit down,” I smile.

a nod. The two of them sat down, and I went to get our coffee. I knew Kate’s order, but

They said in

her iPad set up, setting

I am here to check the numbers for the last few months for both sales

have

masquerade ball for this year,” I smile, “It is something we

be fun,” Kate said excitedly.