C1 NEW START.

It has been eight hours of continuous work, with little or no rest, these meetings are never ending.

‘Gush! I'm so tired of this daily routine, when will I find some free time to just relax and enjoy life, to just be normal, to fall in love, to get married, to start a family, to have a meaningful life…’

Oh hey, let me introduce myself, I'm Cassia Sanders. The most successful businesswoman in the world at the age of twenty. In my opinion I'm easy on the eyes, with shoulder length silky blond hair, long slender legs, mature in all the right places and an evenly toned fair complexion that brings out the shine in my chestnut brown eyes.

My parents died at the hands of their best friends and business partner when I was merely twelve years old...

The cruel world of greed is all around us, sometimes even closer than we can imagine.... but karma's a b****. Shortly after my parents' demise, those heartless so-called friends died in a car accident.

I was left all alone to fend for myself. Of Course, I had other relatives that held the responsibility of taking care of me during this unfortunate time in my life, but...

They were only by my side in hopes of acquiring the fast rising highly profitable business that my dear parents started with their own sweat and blood, CS ENTERPRISE, named after me....

However, in the event of my dad's death the firm was to be temporarily managed by my uncle Rick Sanders, as he was my father's only brother… but on the day of my eighteen birthday all power, rights and responsibilities would then belong to me.

To the outside world I was a gentle princess that inherited great wealth and lived a spoiled socialite lifestyle, squandering my family’s riches while others painstakingly worked their asses off.

Far from the truth though… I had an extremely difficult life after I lost my beloved parents, yes I was their priceless possession, but I was as humble and loving as they were, yet often enough my kindness quickly became my greatest weakness.

After that sorrowful year, I spent the remainder of my adolescence pursuing various studies to be the best in everything I could imagine, hoping to at least give my parents a peaceful rest knowing I’ve become the strong and independent woman they’d wish for me to be. Whether it was in business, finance, politics, learning to master musical instruments, dance or even cooking, I worked my absolute best in achieving unimaginable success at a youthful age.

Throughout this challenging chapter of my life the only person that stuck faithfully by my side was my father's most trusted assistant, uncle Nolon Ryon.

He helped me ensure I got what rightfully belonged to me when the time came for me to claim my inheritance and guided me every step of the way. Now for the past seven years I've been dominating the business world behind the scenes.

No one would ever believe that a multibillion-dollar corporation with hundreds of branches both locally and internationally was meticulously being managed by a seemingly fragile princess.

I love being the hidden genius, the way people often unknowingly misjudge and ridicule me based on assumptions, only to be served with a stinging hot face slap.... it truly is satisfying.

"Uncle Nolon, I don't think I can do this anymore… I need to get a life, I've yet to be in a relationship or feel butterflies in my stomach from a first kiss and all that crap." I said to him as I sat on my chair, closed eyes, laid back depressed in my office after a four-hour long meeting...

"But I want true love."

He sighed at my words, “my child just be patient and everything will happen at the right moment… nothing comes too soon or too late, but just when it should, even if we might not see it or understand it at the moment."

Although we're not blood related, uncle Nolon had always treated me as his own beloved child. He would always be there for me, ready to offer comfort and advice when needed.

"I think I have to get away for a while and have some fun, live a normal life just for a bit. I mean business is stable and all the important projects have been handled, things can run smoothly without me for a few weeks, don't you think?"

I have been occupied with this fast-moving world for half my life already and finally today I really feel the need for a change, to do something spontaneous, even a little bit crazy....

"Yes dear, but what are you up to? where will you go?” Uncle Nolon replied, trying to understand what was going on in my mind...

I cut him off saying, “somewhere other than here.... I'm not giving up; I just need a short break to experience something new and exciting."

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MILLER'S ENTERPRISE...

"Hey have you guys seen the new CEO, he's so hot...."

"Yeah! Yummy! I wonder if he's single....”

"Don't even go there, I heard he's cold as the arctic and vicious as a starving bear...."

“Says who? those are just rumors.... the old chairman before was really easygoing, maybe like father like son."

"It's your funeral, don't blame me for...."

"WHAT THE HECK DO YOU GET PAY FOR??? TIME IS MONEY, GET BACK TO WORK NOW!"

As the receptionist and other workers were busy speculating about the new boss, the thundering yell of an unknown voice could be heard. A pin drop silence spread throughout the usually hectic hallway.

At that moment a tall well built, sexy handsome young man dressed in a fine navy colored tailored made suit that perfectly complemented his alluring blue eyes, walked in with the presence of a king… his appearance was jaw dropping yet intimidating.

Everyone was left stunned at the sight of this devilishly handsome man... but their senses were once again awakened by his cold words…

"DO I NEED TO REPEAT MYSELF?"

With those echoing words, they all scattered back to their duties as if nothing had happened.

When one was looking to temporarily escape the world of business, another was forced to enter.

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