Second Chance: Reunited with My Ex, the CEO

Episode 10

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...Daniel watched the CEO before him and couldn't help but feel a torrent of thoughts and memories of the past flood his mind. He wondered what were the chances that the man in front of him was the same one he had dated as a teenager. A shiver of anxiety and curiosity ran down his spine, but he knew it was best to keep things professional. Maybe the man in front of him didn't even remember him, or if he did, maybe the memories of the troubled breakup and the hurts that remained weren't the best....

...Guilherme, in turn, looked as stunning as he did as a teenager, maybe even more so, now being at the height of his career. Daniel knew it was a delicate situation and preferred to keep his distance until he understood the situation better. He didn't want to rekindle old hurts or ruin a second chance....

..."It will be an honor to work here, Mr. Alves. I came from Australia to build my career here, and while researching your company, I was impressed with your management. This was the first company I sent my resume to, and I was surprised at how quickly you responded."

...Guilherme listened attentively, still wondering about Daniel's identity. His heart longed for answers, but he maintained his professional composure....

..."I hope you feel comfortable. Your training will begin as instructed, and you will soon be debuting on the midday news. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask."...

...Daniel was surprised by the attention and friendliness of his new boss. He couldn't help but compare this experience to his ex-boyfriend, Guilherme, who also had a special way of being attentive. However, he remembered reading in some articles that CEO Guilherme Alves was quite different from the man in front of him. In addition, the name registered for the position of CEO at CRN was Guilherme Montez, which only increased the doubts....

...Despite his growing curiosity, Daniel remembered his promises and the need to avoid hurting Guilherme again. He was determined to never repeat the mistakes of the past....

...So, with a smile, he stood up and held out his hand to greet and thank him for the opportunity. Guilherme also got up, and when their fingers touched, an electric feeling ran down their spines. Their eyes met, searching for traces of the person they had met at school....

..."Good luck, Daniel, and congratulations on achieving your goals!" praised Guilherme....

...Daniel's smile brought a wave of nostalgia to Guilherme, who had long been estranged from that smile. "Ah, how long has it been since I've seen that expression..." he thought....

..."Thank you! I will do my best, you can be sure of that."...

..."I don't doubt that for a second." Guilherme replied, their eyes communicating more than words could express....

...Daniel was about to head for the door when the CEO's voice stopped him. "If you don't have any commitments for lunchtime, I'd like to have lunch with you. I'd love to hear more about your career abroad. Who knows, you might share some valuable insights on how things work there."...

...Surprised, Daniel stared at the CEO at the unexpected invitation. He felt a mix of emotions but wasn't sure how to respond. He wasn't a fan of meals in fancy five-star restaurants, and the air of sophistication that surrounded that man reinforced that idea....