The Girl He Craves

The Girl He Craves By Demiah13 Chapter 40

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Sophie’s pov

My fingers tremble as I dialed Mila’s number. She was probably already on her shift but right now I wasn’t thinking clearly.

I brought the phone to my ears and lifted my thumb to my mouth to bite on my nails. Anxiety was eating me alive right now, and I needed to hear a familiar voice to ease me and hold me down to reality. Because right now, I was convinced that this was a crazy dream and that I hadn’t actually seen Aiden.

Because there was no way in hell Aiden would ever ignore me after all those years. He would at least want to give me a piece of his mind or at least say my name, right?

Why was I even frustrated that he hadn’t acknowledged me?

I groaned and chewed on my nails. This really was a bad habit I should stop.

Mila answers on the fourth ring. “You caught me on a bad time Soph

“Sorry. I uh-I think I just saw Aiden Mila.” I breathed out in a rush as an image of Aiden in the elevator with me pushes into my mind.

He was so cold in there. He didn’t even spare me another glance after I said his name. He hadn’t even acknowledged that his name tumbled out of my lips.

“What?” Mila breathed out in both shock and confusion. “Did you say Aiden? As in Aiden Xavier? You saw him?”

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Oh G*d Mila, I wasn’t even sure what I saw in the first place. Maybe it was another guy alto gether and he hadn’t answered me because he wasn’t Aiden in the first place.

Maybe my s**id mind just placed Aiden’s image onto the guy’s face. Yes, that seems about right, I didn’t see Aiden, that was only my imagination.

“I’m not sure Mila. He

I sighed. Why can’t leven speak properly now? Gosh, I’m literally still tongue-tied.

“What do you mean you aren’t sure? Soph

Mila’s words are cut off by Lisa calling out my name to grab my attention. I look up. ashamed that I was caught on my phone during what was supposed to be my work hours.

“Mila I’ll call you back.” I rushed out and end the call quickly. I shifted in the seat and looked at Lisa like I was constipated. My first day and I was caught doing something I shouldn’t be do ing

Would she report me to Bernard?

“Yes? | asked sheepishly while cringing inwardly. Great first impression Sophie. I scowled at

myself.

Lisa smiled politely and outstretched her hand over the desk. “I’m Lisa, Bernard’s PA. Wel come to Harrington.co. I had meant to greet you earlier but you looked out of it.”

| smiled awkwardly and took her hand in mine. She shakes my hand firmly. “I’m Sophie. Bernard’s new secretary. Sorry about earlier, I thought I just saw…

I trailed off unsure of what to say without sounding crazy.

“I thought I saw a ghost.”

Really Sophie? A ghost doesn’t make you sound crazy at all. My conscious mocked me sar castically.

I wanted to groan out loud. I must sound like a complete nut job right now.

Lisa’s brows furrowed but she doesn’t push me to elaborate. Instead, she changes the sub ject, which I was more than grateful for.

me to show you around the company. I’m free now and would love to

A tour? Right now?

I bump

convinced that the guy wasn’t truly Aiden but a

me around right now?” I

and it would be best to leave a good impression. Sure Bernard and I were friends,

was the one who

my feet. Lisa and I walked over

really spoken highly of you Sophie. I’m really excited to work alongside you.” She admitted and pressed the button

a few seconds, we spoke about

so this is the first floor. You should already be familiar with here. This is

or at least listen to every word that slipped out of her mouth. But I would be lying if I didn’t admit that I was on the lookout for him

we can view. The CEO’s floor is off limits unless it’s for a business meeting or you’re one of the higher-ups.” Lisa said as

and told me

woman with blonde hair and bright blue

Emliss.” She introduced us. A younger man named Gregg comes to join

at me and outstretched his hand. “I’m Gregg.”

smacked the back of her hand on his chest. “Don’t even think about it.” She

planning to try my luck with her.” He denied but I could sense his lie and giggled when Emliss said sure

few others came to join in on the conversation and I’m introduced

just made an urgent meeting. All

a short notice? What time is

minutes. He said everyone

and worried.” The last time he held a staff meeting, he fired half of the workers. Now holding one on such short notice,

Aiden’s pov

I stepped into my office, I loosened my tie. For some reason, it was

raked a hand through my hair

Bernard’s floor. Does

dressed formally so it was obvious she

she

should’ve known about everything that’s going

even thinking

She was now one of my employees, which meant she was under me. I

glared at the skyscraper buildings No, that would be too easy to

feel

my fingers on the numbers. I dialed Austin.

ring.

must’ve

kids do, drink, smoke, and have sex. While I was here running a multi-billion

man, Aiden’s on the phone.”

voice flutters from the other line. I rolled my

stood be side me through all of the s**t I went

think I just saw

is that, that you

hand through my hair again. ” That’s exactly what I was asking

Austin chuckled.

office romance here. I’m over her.”

was it so hot

her? Did you pull her into your arms?” Ryland asked sounding more awake

her,” I stated bluntly while unbuttoning the first button on my

she

you? I bet she was shocked when

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