“You want to play the game, Liam? Fine. But from now on, you don't work for the company. You work for me. And I never lose a bet.”
Jaime wasn't just a CEO; he was a shark in a tailored charcoal suit with eyes that saw through every bluff. He flipped through Liam’s latest proposal, his silence stretching until it became a physical weight in the room.
“In this building, we don't bet on the numbers,” Jaime whispered, his gaze locking onto Liam’s. “We bet on the people. And you just proved you’re willing to burn the house down to win a seat at the table.” Download Cheating Bet His New Boss Jaime Thorne epub
The high-gloss finish of the executive suite at Thorne Industries always felt like ice under Liam’s feet. He had spent three years clawing his way up from the mailroom, but today was the day he finally sat across from the legend himself: Jaime Thorne.
Liam’s heart hammered against his ribs. He had spent months tweaking the numbers, convinced that a slight 'optimization' was the only way to get Jaime’s attention. He told himself it wasn't cheating; it was creative accounting for a desperate cause. “You want to play the game, Liam
Jaime stood up, walking slowly around the mahogany desk. He leaned in, the scent of expensive sandalwood and cold ambition filling the space between them. He dropped a tablet onto the desk. On the screen was the original, unedited source file Liam thought he had deleted.
Liam looked at the pen, then at the man who now owned his secret. He realized too late that he hadn't cheated the system; he had walked straight into a trap designed by a master. He signed his name, knowing that while he had finally reached the top floor, he had never been further from being free. AI responses may include mistakes. Learn more You work for me
The silence that followed wasn't cold anymore—it was electric. Liam expected security to escort him out. Instead, Jaime pulled out a new contract, one with terms that felt more like a cage than a promotion.