Five Years and Four Secrets
first night
Dim lights. Loud music. A hotel rooftop party in New York.
She wasn’t supposed to drink that much. But the champagne kept coming, and her heart was already heavy that night.
Elena Carter leaned back on the lounge chair, eyes blurry, her curls falling across her shoulder.
A tall man sat beside her — sharp jaw, messy hair, and eyes that glowed even under the dim lights.
elena(fl)
You could say that…
A few drinks later, laughter turned into whispers…
Whispers melted into touches.
And the night faded into blurred heat, soft gasps, and tangled sheets.
Elena sat on the edge of the bed, head pounding. The man was still asleep — peaceful, unaware.
She looked at him for a second.
Then she quietly stood up, buttoned her shirt, grabbed her purse…
Pulled out a few crumpled hundred-dollar bills and placed them on the table.
elena(fl)
Consider it a treat, Mr. Stranger,"
She whispered bitterly, forcing a smirk.
Then she left — closing the hotel door behind her, never looking back.
Asher Blake, CEO of BlakeTech Corporation, opened his eyes to the sound of his phone vibrating nonstop.
His assistant, Darren, said nervously.
？？？
The lab results from last night—your drink was spiked.”
Asher’s eyes turned cold.
？？？
Yes, sir. Someone slipped something in your glass at the charity event. We’re checking security footage.”
asher(ml)
Whoever did this… find them. I don’t care how long it takes.”
He hung up.
The faint scent of a woman’s perfume still lingered in the air.
And beside him, on the table — a few dollars
5 years
A cozy suburban home.
Four little whirlwinds of chaos were running around — two boys and two girls.
Liam, the oldest, only five but already typing furiously on a small laptop.
liam
Got it!” he said proudly.
His siblings — Aria, Noah, and Lila — gathered around him.
aria
What did you find this time, Liam?
They gasped.
He turned the laptop around.
On the screen was a photo of Asher Blake, billionaire, tech genius, CEO of BlakeTech Corporation.
lila
He’s kinda handsome.”
Present Day — BlakeTech Headquarters
Elena walked nervously through the modern glass building.
After years of struggle, she’d finally landed a job — as a marketing executive at BlakeTech.
In the break room, the girls whispered excitedly.
？？？
You mean the Asher Blake?”
？？？
God, he’s hotter in person than in Forbes photos.”
Elena frowned slightly, trying to focus on her files.
Then the elevator chimed.
The atmosphere froze.
He stepped out.
Tall. Imposing. Perfectly dressed in a black suit.
Everyone stood up instantly.
Elena tried to, but her heel caught on the chair
She stumbled. Papers flew.
Before she could hit the ground, a strong hand caught her wrist.
Asher’s voice — deep, calm, unforgettable:
Their eyes met.
For a moment, time stopped.
And then it hit her.
The face she thought she’d never see again.
Elena whispered to herself:
elena(fl)
It’s him... the man from that night."
Asher stared back, frowning slightly — as if something about her felt strangely familiar.
.
The grand hall of BlakeTech Corporation shimmered with luxury and tension.
Cameras flashed. Reporters whispered. Employees lined up like soldiers in their best suits.
At the center of the stage, Asher Blake stood tall in a crisp black suit, holding a mic — calm, unreadable, the kind of man whose presence silences a room
Behind the crowd, Elena Carter stood among the employees, her heartbeat thundering in her ears. She wasn’t supposed to be here — not this close.
elena(fl)
He can’t see me… please don’t let him see me…
？？？
That’s him… the new CEO.”
？？？
He’s taking full control of BlakeTech today.”
？？？
Do you think he’ll fire anyone?”
Elena tried to calm her breathing.
Five years.
Five years of silence, pretending, running — and now fate had dropped her right into his empire.
Asher adjusted the microphone.
His deep voice filled the hall.
asher(ml)
Good evening, everyone.”
asher(ml)
“Today marks a new beginning for BlakeTech. After years of global partnership and development, I officially take over this company as the sole CEO.”
Applause erupted. Cameras clicked.
Elena stayed pressed against the pillar, trembling.
asher(ml)
Don’t turn this way… please don’t turn this way.
elena(fl)
Don’t turn this way… please don’t turn this way.
Her palms were sweaty. The air felt heavier by the second.
And then—
The lights flickered.
A murmur ran through the crowd.
Suddenly, the lights went out completely. The hall plunged into darkness.
Gasps. Footsteps. Confusion.
Then— a loud mechanical sound.
Something unfurled from the ceiling…
A massive banner dropped down, illuminated by a single spotlight.
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