The Last Laugh

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Ace's POV:

When I reached the office on Monday, there were rumors going round about the fact that the head of the production department had quit and his position was now vacant.

It was none of my business though until something changed my mind.

Just before the break, Christina ordered all employees to gather in the conference room for a brief meeting. I wondered what she wanted to say that was so important.

We did gather at one PM and waited patiently. The place was full.

Minutes later, Christina came sashaying in with her daughters close behind. The three bosses.

"Good afternoon." she greeted and we all replied, "As many of you heard since this morning, the position of head of department for the company's production line is vacant."

There was fidgeting.

"Meaning," Sawyer continued, "We need someone who has the competence to take over."

It suddenly got my attention. Many fidgeted again.

"So," Heather continued, "All of you present here, are given three weeks. Three weeks to prove that any of you are capable of being promoted to that post."

"Within these three weeks, you will have to work very hard to earn that promotion. It goes for everyone. From the secretary to the accountants and my personal assistant." Christina said, "Observations will be made. And at the start of the fourth week, we'll announce the employee of the month and the person who'll occupy that post."

I had to do everything. Every fucking thing, to get that post. That was exactly what I needed to accelerate my revenge. I had to win that post.If I won it, I knew exactly what to do to leave from that position, to head of that company. Straight. I already had my full plan.

They finished their announcement and dismissed everyone for lunch.

As everyone left, I stood there thinking.

As they passed by, leaving the conference room, Christina stopped in front of me.

"I hope you will do everything and work more than ever, to get that post. I'm counting on you." she whispered loud so I could hear.

I looked at her and smiled a little.

"Are you ready to prove that you deserve that post?" her gaze dropped to my lips, "Are you ready to do anything?"

"I'm very ready, Christina."

And trust me, I wasn't lying. I had to do everything that would get me there.

"Good."

She walked out, leaving me thinking alone in the conference room.

"I love you, Heather. But you'll have to forgive me if I do things that I'm not supposed to." I told myself.

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By the time we were coming back from lunch, as I was heading towards my office, I clashed with a smiling Sawyer who stood in front of me with folded arms.

"Hey, Ace." she smiled.

"Hey, beautiful."

"I'm not gonna beat around the bush. Do you want that post?" she asked.

"Of course. Like anyone else here."

She smirked.

"Perfect. I'm gonna be straight to the point. When mom, Heather and I would gather for a vote for the best hardworking employee, at the start of the fourth week, I'm gonna mention your name."

Yes!

I smiled at her.

"Are you serious?"

I am. But I'm gonna chose you under

this was coming.

"And what's that condition?"

"You know."

baby. Tell me."

She smirked.

you gonna

WHAT?!

hurt. She'd shocked me with

"What? You'd promised."

I did?" I

the only way you'll achieve what

took a deep breath

I did. I'm sorry

"So when?"

"Next weekend."

"Promised?"

"Yeah."

smiled, satisfied, and walked

a way to apparently fuck Sawyer without actually doing

I would also have to do anything Christina wanted, to earn

for Heather, I would truly work hard to rightfully gain

a lot to do but it was worth

would start all my manoeuvres, seduction

have to close an eye on them and let

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Ace's POV:

had Sawyer on my side somehow. I just had to figure out the right solution

to think of Christina's case first. Damn, everything was so hard. She'd probably want same as her daughter. But I

that didn't mean she'd be easy. I would have to apply more seduction schemes with her. I would

I was ready.

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and I noticed many others had done same. Hum.

the work both Heather and

I bought cinnamon biscuits again

straight to Heather's office And knocked. She asked me to come

morning, boss." I

"Good morning, Ace."

I dropped them on her table, "And here are some cinnamon biscuits,

smiled knowingly at

seems like everyone really

babe. I really do want it myself." I headed for her door, "And I'll do anything to get it." I winked at her and

Next up, Christina.

supposed to pass over to her and then made

her door and knocked. She asked me

standing by her large glass windows, having a view on the city, with her back to

Christina's POV:

my office to speak because I hadn't

felt strong arms wraps around me from behind and I felt the person

when I recognised

"A– ace?" I asked.

against my ear before giving

his warmth, "Seems like someone's in

boss." he kissed my neck again and I bit my lower lip, trying not to

bulge in

soon let me go and I turned to

this sudden heat from, Ace? Seems you really want

as I want you right now." he eyed me from head

issue was the best idea

you have to do what I say."