Episode 7

...Hunter Andrew Johnson...

I'm a man who's very focused on my goals, and that's why I don't tolerate any kind of entanglement at work.

I made the mistake of getting involved with Madisson, my last secretary. Involved isn't quite the right word - I went out with her a few times and made it very clear that I didn't want anything serious. Since she was my employee, I didn't want to complicate my side of things. Either way, I was going to screw up my life.

After a while, Madisson started to demand more from me. She wanted something more serious, something I wasn't willing to offer at the time.

Showing a possessive side, she started making a big deal out of things at work, and since I didn't allow any kind of involvement, especially with her being my employee, the media would have a field day with me.

The situation escalated with her pushing for promotions that were out of my control. If an issue like this leaked within the company, I'd be signing my own death warrant.

At that moment, I had to make a decision. Things were already going too far. That's when I decided to fire her. I couldn't stand Madisson's little blackmail games anymore. I'm not the kind of man who gives in to blackmail.

Madisson left my life, and I haven't seen her since. When I think that I got rid of such a mess, I breathe a sigh of relief.

God forbid I ever get involved with another employee again.

I don't want to tarnish my reputation by getting caught up in romantic scandals. Far from falling in love, I've been so at peace lately, and that's enough for me.

The new secretary I hired, Amara, is young and has a fiery personality.

I can't deny that Anne Louise is very attractive, and I don't even need to mention how much she provokes me. None of my previous secretaries had the nerve to contradict or confront me. I find it amusing, the way she looks at me. If I could read her mind, I'm sure she's cursing me out all the time. It's visible how she grits her teeth when I tease her.

It's fun, that's all.

I hate to say that all the charm disappears when I remember that I'm her boss.

It would be different if we had met on another occasion. Let's just say I'd gladly take her to a motel. I can only imagine what we could do if we were alone.

_. Don't be foolish, stop fantasizing about the newbie. Don't make things even more complicated.

I'll be away from the company for a few days. It's been almost two years since I've seen my father. He's been asking me to visit for a long time.

I don't like to prolong my commitments. Next month, I'll have a busy schedule: charity events, the new branch we're opening in Los Angeles, interviews, and more events. But, as always, I'll handle it.

I'm on my way to my friend Bradley's house. It's his birthday today, and he's throwing a party to celebrate. After a lot of insistence, I finally gave in, and here I am, on my way to his house.

I hate these parties. I'm forced to socialize with people I don't know. Bradley always has this thing about pushing all kinds of women on me, which I don't complain about.

Bradley is very intense when it comes to "parties." He tends to mix alcohol in unconventional ways. Last time, I almost ended up in the hospital due to low blood sugar after spending an entire weekend getting wasted. Don't get me wrong; I don't want to repeat certain mistakes again.

As soon as I arrive at Bradley's house, I'm greeted by his cousin, Laura, an old flame.

She stops in front of the door, blocking my entrance, certain that I'll give in to her whims.

Laura_ Well, well, Hunter honey, you're even more handsome than the last time I saw you. It's so good to see you, looking so delicious.

Hunter_ Oh, hi, Laura.

Laura_ Hi, Laura?

I didn't understand the emphasis. Stepping away from the door frame, swaying her hips, she throws her body at me and hugs me.

I try to get out of her embrace, but good heavens, this woman is like glue. I pull away and immediately ask about Bradley.

Hunter_ Do you know where the birthday boy is?

Laura_ I missed your scent. But I'll let you go. Brad's in the pool area. Come on, I'll take you there.

I ignore her outstretched hand and pretend not to notice her desperate attempt to get close to me. The booming music almost hurts my eardrums. There are people everywhere. From a distance, I see Brad all over a blonde woman. He stops as soon as he sees me.