The CEO's Proposal

Lena is a brilliant young businesswoman who has worked her way up the corporate ladder at a prestigious company. She has always been focused on her career and has little time for romance. However, when she is assigned to work on a project with the company's handsome and charismatic CEO, Ethan, she finds herself unexpectedly drawn to him. Ethan is immediately attracted to Lena's intelligence and ambition, and he sets his sights on winning her over. But Lena is hesitant to mix business with pleasure, especially given Ethan's reputation as a playboy. As they work together on the project, Lena and Ethan grow closer and begin to develop feelings for each other. But their relationship is complicated by the power dynamics at play and the potential for professional backlash. As they navigate the ups and downs of their relationship, Lena and Ethan must decide whether they are willing to risk everything for love or if they should keep their relationship strictly professional. Will Lena and Ethan be able to find a way to be together, or will their careers and the demands of the business world keep them apart? **Weekly Targets... *400 power stones= 2 bonus chapters. *600 power stones= 3 bonus chapters *800 power stones= 4 bonus chapters. *10Golden Tickets= 2 bonus chapters. 100 Golden Tickets= 5 bonus chapters. *Monthly Targets... 500 Golden Tickets= 5 bonus chapters. 1000 Golden Tickets= 10 bonus chapters. Ctto to the weekly targets.

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Chapter 1: A New Assignment

Lena sat at her desk, scrolling through her emails and trying to ignore the chatter of her coworkers. She had always been focused on her career, and she had worked hard to get where she was today. She had started as an intern at a prestigious company and had worked her way up the corporate ladder to become a top executive. She was confident in her skills and knew that she had the drive and determination to succeed.

But despite her success, Lena had always struggled with finding a balance between her career and her personal life. She had little time for romance, and she had always put her job first.

As she was about to leave for the day, her boss, Peter, called her into his office. Lena groaned inwardly, wondering what new project he had for her.

"Lena, I have a new assignment for you," Peter said as she sat down across from him. "We have a big project coming up, and I want you to lead the team. It's a big opportunity for you, and I have full confidence in your abilities."

"Thank you, Peter," Lena said, trying to hide her excitement. "I won't let you down."

"I know you won't," Peter said, smiling. "But there's one more thing. You'll be working with Ethan on this project. He's the CEO of the company, and he'll be leading the team on the client side."

Lena's heart skipped a beat at the mention of Ethan's name. She had heard of him, of course. Who hadn't? He was the handsome and charismatic CEO of the company, and he had a reputation as a playboy. Lena had always tried to stay away from office politics, but she couldn't help feeling a little intimidated at the prospect of working with Ethan.

"I understand," Lena said, trying to keep her voice steady. "I'll make sure to give my best effort on this project."

"I know you will," Peter said, standing up. "I have full confidence in you. Now go home and get some rest. We'll start the project in the morning."

As Lena left Peter's office, she couldn't help but feel a mix of excitement and nervousness. This was a big opportunity for her, and she was determined to make the most of it. But she couldn't shake the feeling that working with Ethan was going to be a challenge.

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