Beautiful Bastard

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Chloe Mills is a hardworking intern and MBA student determined to succeed under Bennett Ryan, the demanding executive who makes her workdays a continuous contest. Chloe’s independence frustrates Bennett, while his attraction to her intensifies their mutual hostility. During a late-night work session, the conflict becomes a secret sexual affair. Both promise that the encounter will not be repeated, yet neither can end the relationship, forcing Chloe to weigh desire against the risk to her career and reputation. Bennett’s growing possessiveness creates further strain as other possibilities in Chloe’s life challenge his sense of control. Built around combative dialogue and explicit intimacy, the romance asks whether two ambitious people can turn an unequal workplace entanglement into a relationship without sacrificing professional authority or personal independence.

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