A Secretive Deal with My Billionaire Boss novel Chapter 265

Chapter 265

Madison

After the meeting, I headed back to my PA desk, juggling thoughts about project timelines and wondering what Alexander’s schedule looked like for the afternoon. I’d barely settled in when my phone buzzed with a text from the hospital confirming Mom’s discharge time.

I knocked on Alexander’s office door, hearing his deep “Come in” before entering.

He sat behind his massive desk, phone pressed to his ear, but his eyes immediately locked with mine. He held up one finger, signaling me to wait while he finished his call.

“Yes, that’s correct. I expect those numbers by the end of the day.” He hung up, setting the phone down with deliberate precision. “Madison. How was the project meeting?”

“Productive. We’re on schedule.” I approached his desk, placing a folder in front of him. “These need your signature.”

He flipped through the documents, signing each with quick, confident strokes. “I received some interesting information this morning.”

“Oh?” I perched on the edge of the chair across from him.

“Vanessa Caldwell left New York the same day we departed for London.” His eyes narrowed slightly. “Quite the coincidence, don’t you think?”

I felt my shoulders tense. “You think she knew we were going after Selena?”

“I think Vanessa has more resources than we initially gave her credit for.” He leaned back in his chair, fingers steepled under his chin. “She’s apparently on some luxury retreat in the Maldives. Very convenient timing.”

“So what happens now?”

“We wait. She’ll return eventually, and when she does…” His smile was sharp enough to cut glass. “We’ll be ready.”

I nodded, trying to match his confidence. “Well, at least we have Selena’s confession. That’s something.”

“More than something,” Alexander said, closing the folder. “It’s leverage.” He leaned back in his chair, studying me with those intense eyes that always made me feel like I was being X–rayed. “Are you free this evening?”

“Actually, no. My mom’s being discharged today. I need to handle that.”

“What time?”

“Around five. Why?”

He stood, straightening his already perfect tie. “I’ll come with you.”

“That’s not necessary,” I said quickly. “I can manage on my own.”

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“I’m sure you can.” He rounded his desk, perching on the edge right in front of me. “But I need to clear the bill and meet with Anthony about some investment opportunities in the medical sector.”

I raised an eyebrow. “Dr. Williams is an investor now?”

“He’s been quite successful with several medical startups. I’ve been meaning to discuss a new venture with him. “His fingers drummed against the polished wood. “Two birds, one stone.”

“Alright,” I conceded. “But don’t you have that conference call with investors at six?”

A smile tugged at his lips. “Been studying my schedule, Ms. Harper?”

“It’s literally my job to know your schedule, Mr. Knight.”

“I rescheduled the investors meeting for tomorrow morning. Any other objections?”

I shook my head, trying to ignore how close he was sitting. The scent of his cologne filled my senses.

“Good.” He stood up abruptly. “We’ll leave at four–thirty. That should give us plenty of time.”

“Yes, sir,” I replied automatically.

His eyes darkened at my words. “Careful with that ‘sir‘ business, Madison. You know what it does to me.”

Heat rushed to my cheeks. “I have no idea what you’re talking about.”

“Liar,” he murmured, stepping closer. “You know exactly what you’re doing.”

I backed away, nearly bumping into a chair. “I should get back to work. Those expense reports won’t file themselves.”

“By all means.” He gestured toward the door, a knowing smirk on his face. “Don’t let me keep you.”

I escaped to my desk, my heart hammering in my chest. The man was infuriating. And intoxicating. And I was in way over my head.

The rest of the day passed in a blur of meetings and phone calls. At four–twenty, I gathered my things and headed to Alexander’s office. He was on the phone, but motioned for me to come in.

“Yes, that’s acceptable. Send over the revised contract, and I’ll review it tonight.” He hung up and stood, shrugging into his suit jacket. “Ready?”

“As I’ll ever be.”

in the elevator, we stood side by side, a respectable distance between us. Two other executives joined us, nodding politely to Alexander.

“Mr. Knight.”

Alexander acknowledged them with a slight nod.

I kept my eyes fixed on the descending numbers, acutely aware of Alexander’s presence beside me. When the executives exited on the fifteenth floor, Alexander immediately closed the gap between us.

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“You look tense,” he observed.

“Just thinking about my mom.”

“She’ll be fine. Hallmark has excellent post–discharge care.”

“I know.” I sighed. “It’s just a lot. The hospital, work, the Manhattan project, our… arrangement.”

“One thing at a time.”

The elevator doors opened to the lobby, and we walked toward the exit.

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His driver held the door open as we approached the car. Once inside, Alexander loosened his tie slightly.

“How’s the Manhattan Project progressing?” he asked.

“Good. We’re ahead of schedule on the preliminary assessments.” I pulled out my phone and checked the time.” The team’s been great, actually. Very responsive.”

“They respect you.” It wasn’t a question.

I glanced at him. “They respect that I have your ear.”

“Don’t sell yourself short. They respect your competence.” His phone buzzed, and he frowned at the screen before typing a quick response.

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