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.

free

A tour? Right now?

bump

I was convinced that the guy

with you showing me around right

a good impression. Sure Bernard and I were friends, but there was a line

“He was the one

rose to my feet. Lisa and I walked

you Sophie. I’m really excited to work

we spoke about nonsense until the doors

first floor. You should already be familiar

my best to look interested or at least listen to every word that slipped out of her mouth. But I would be lying if I

this is the last floor 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

told me

who’s this?” A young woman with blonde hair and bright blue

Beckam’s new secretary, Sophie. Sophie this is Emliss.” She introduced us.

lean with brown hair and cute dimples when he smiled. “Hey.” He smiled at me and outstretched his hand. “I’m Gregg.” The corner of his lips lifted into a curved

smacked the back of her hand on his

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

and I’m introduced to everyone until sud denly another rushed

nervous. “The CEO just made an urgent meeting.

a short notice? What time is

ten minutes. He said

of the workers. Now holding one on such short

Aiden’s pov

my office, I loosened my tie. For some reason, it was scorching hot even though the Ac was on full

hand through my hair

Does that mean she works

dressed formally so it was obvious

did she

the CEO, I should’ve known

I even thinking about

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

down on the chair and looked out the huge glass wall and glared at the skyscraper buildings No, that would be too easy to do. I won’t fire her

to feel frustrated

slammed my fingers on the numbers. I

ring.

He must’ve gone to a party again

Ryland were in college, doing what college kids do, drink, smoke, and have sex. While I was here running a multi-billion dollar business. Sure the job wasn’t bad, but I can’t help but feel jealous that

Aiden’s on the phone.” I heard a smack and

flutters from the other line. I rolled

who stood be side me through all of the s**t I went through that one year in jail. My parents too, but

into my lungs before speaking, “I think I just saw Sophie Bell

that, that you run into her?

my hair again. ” That’s exactly what I

Austin chuckled.

be no office romance here. I’m over her.” |

Why the hell was it so

do when you saw her? Did you pull her into your arms?” Ryland asked sounding

unbuttoning the

she didn’t

say anything to you? I bet she was shocked when she

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