I stood there paralyzed—martini sweating in my grip. Mia mouthed “Hi, VP” with a wink that screamed trouble. I exclaimed "VP ! " The martini burned my throat as I took a sip, its bitterness sharpening my senses—or maybe that was Mia’s breath against my neck. “Yes , the company made billions in profit s this quarter around 200% percent more than our calculations so controlling tina's mind ive given you two consecutive promotion to become VP” she whispered, her voice dripping with faux innocence. Mia tugged my arm, her grip insistent. “Come on,” she said, dragging me past cabanas and champagne towers toward a secluded stretch of pool behind the mansion. The air hummed with distant laughter and bass-heavy music, but here, it was just us—and the water glinting like liquid sapphire under the sun. She spun to face me abruptly, crossing her arms in a way that made her chest strain against her bodycon dress. “Unzip me,” she demanded, turning her back to reveal a tiny silver zipp...