Beyond Temptation

Chapter 3

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JAMIE

“Oh s**t! You again?” The man cursed, a surprised expression plastered on his face. “Weren’t we supposed to be interviewing a Mr. Harden?” he asked, turning to Mr. Dornier.

“This is Miss Jamie Harden, Liam. And watch your language.” Mr. Dornier scolded him. “I understand you know each other?”

Before I was able to speak Liam intervened.

“No, we just bumped into each other this morning. Quite a coincidence actually. I wonder if it really was.” he looked at me trying to find some kind of answer to that statement.

Does he actually think I staged any of that? Why the hell would I want to purposely bump into him, of all people? I don’t even know who the hell he is. What a self-centered prick!

I tried to remain as calm as possible, blocking his comment from my mind.

“Miss Harden, first of all, thank you for coming. I’m Adrian Dornier, this is my assistant Alex Durst and this is AD’s Human Resources manager Alisa Parker” He said his name with a thick French accent, gesturing to the other man and to the tall brunet. “This here is my son Liam Dornier. The position we are filling is for an internship under Liam’s supervision for a specific project we just won from a very well-known green energy company” He continued explaining, this time pointing to dumbass over there.

No wonder he is so full of s**t. He thinks he’s worth something, and surely thinks he’s worth more than me. No matter how hot he is or who’s son he is, he won’t be getting far with that freaking attitude. If for some miracle I get this job, I sure as hell won’t be taking that sort of s**t from him again, even if he will kind of be my boss.

“So, Miss Harden, We’ve been reviewing your portfolio which is quite interesting if I may say. Very innovative and interesting design ideas. But I understand that your experience is limited to project planning and design but you’re still to have field experience?” Well, that was a straight blow to my already deflated ego! Mr. Dornier definitely wasn’t here to play games. Straight to my weak spot.

“Well, I think that’s a wrap then. Field experience is key for this project. We can go on to our next candidate” Liam chimed, looking at me with disdain and something like a victorious grin. I just couldn’t let that be it. I had to fight for what I came searching for.

“Yes, that is a fact. But what I lack in experience I compensate for with my ability to learn. I have a photographic memory and I’m not afraid of new situations. I can quickly adapt to any new challenge or environment. Besides that, the opening is for an internship, after all, I’m sure I’ll be learning a lot more than just fieldwork and on-site construction supervision.” I couldn’t believe I managed to get that out without a stutter, directing that last part to Liam, locking my gaze with his.

“Yeah yeah, I’m sure you’re extremely flexible. But let me set this straight. If, and I can’t stress that part enough IF we hire someone, we need that person to actually collaborate and help. I don’t need another burden to carry. Besides, that little stunt you pulled this morning won’t help your case. Stalking me just so you can meet me and try to seduce your way into the company isn’t exactly our modus operandus. And we don’t gratify that kind of conduct. So now if we can stop wasting time, that would be perfect.”

Did he just call me a slut?

That little remark of Liam’s really hit a nerve. I don’t need to f*****g stand here and listen to some asshole say whatever he wants about me and trash my reputation. This surely couldn’t be the last cookie in the jar, and I definitely don’t need this sort of drama right now.

I slowly stood up, throwing my handbag over my shoulder. I could see that Liam was trying to act calm and collected, sitting with his back relaxed into the chair and his left ankle resting on his right knee. But I could also see that tight grip he had on the armchair, showing his hand and real not-so-calm state.

“I’m sorry Mr. Dornier, but I don’t want this job. I didn’t realize that I would be supervised by a self-centered egotistic rude prick, and I truly am underqualified to deal with that.” I turned to Liam before continuing “And by the way, I can’t think of a single person who would like to bump into you by mistake, never mind going out of their way by orchestrating such a farfetched plan of doing so intentionally. There is no earthly good enough reason to ever want to be in that position. I’m just a naturally unfortunate person.” He moved forward as if he was starting the launch of hell that was going through his mind, but I didn’t deflect from my course. I stretched my arm out in his direction with my index finger pointing up making him know I was not finished “Mr. Dornier, Mr. Durst, Mrs. Parker, thank you so much for having me and considering my application. I am truly sorry to have wasted your time. Have a good day.” I turned on my heels starting to leave with my head held high, proud of sticking up for myself even though that just cost me the only job opportunity I had right now, but I’ve been taking abuse my whole life and I wasn’t going to open a precedent for strangers to start doing it too.

“You’re hired!” I heard in a very steady commanding voice.

“WHAT?” both Liam and I almost shouted in disbelief.

“Please pass by the front desk and give Michelle your details so we can redact your contract. p*****t terms and other details will be immediately emailed to you. You start on Monday. I’ll see that you won’t be having a problem with Liam, and if he does give you any trouble, just come straight to me. Liam, you will be personally supervising Miss Harden’s integration and I expect a full review report in six months” Mr. Dornier ordered, without a hint of hesitation in his voice.

I couldn’t believe my ears! I couldn’t help but notice the way Liam was fuming, completely enraged and outraged by his father’s words.

“Mr. Dornier, thank you very much but I don’t think I…”

“I won’t be accepting no for an answer. See you on Monday.”

“Mr. Dornier, I really believe this is not a good fit for both of us.” I tried to wiggle my way out of this without offending him any further. There was no way on earth I’d be having any peace if I worked with that man.

“Thank you, Miss Harden, but I believe I can still make my own decisions and judge the people I hire by myself. See you on Monday. You may leave.” He has this commanding tone that makes it clear there is no room for discussion.

The only thing I managed to do was nod once and leave the room.

Fuck f**k f**k. What the hell just happened and what am I getting myself into?

I walked straight over to the front desk still in a trance from what just took place, as the beautiful blond was already waiting for me with a form in her hand ready for me to fill out. I quickly wrote down my details and asked her to send me a draft of the contract. I desperately needed to get the f**k out of here as quickly as possible so I can wrap my head around this whole thing.

I pushed the elevator button about a hundred times in the hope it would come faster. My confidence was quickly wearing off as I started to realize the hell I would have to live with from now on if I took this job. But did I even have a choice?

The doors finally opened and I got in, followed by other seven people almost filling up the elevator. I sighed, relieved for almost being free.

“OUT!” I heard a low growl “NOW!”

My eyes widened when I realized it was Liam.

“Not you.” he pointed to me while entering the elevator. He hit the button to close the doors, leaving us isolated from the other very confused-looking people. If I was afraid of the elevator alone, now I could only guess this would be the ride to hell.

I leaned against the wall gripping the metal bar once again while he slowly walked towards me like a predator cornering his prey. This time my knuckles weren’t just white, they turned all shades of purple as well. He just looked beyond infuriated. His eyes were even darker than I had known them to be. I started to shake lightly, not sure if because of him or this tight space. Get a grip! What can he do to you? Absolutely nothing!

He placed his hands right next to mine on the metal bar, not touching me but close enough so I could feel the warmth that radiated from his body. He slowly leaned down so he was looking straight into my eyes, his face just inches away from mine, and at that moment I was glad I was holding on to something because my knees started to buckle.

“What the f**k do you think you’re doing? Who the f**k sent you after me, huh? What do you want”? His voice was so low, menacing even. I couldn’t hold his gaze any longer and turn away. He grabbed my chin, turning my face back to his.

“Look at me when I f*****g talk to you!” Now I really am shaking, but his touch is sending a strange tingling feeling down my spine. Something more than fear invading my body.

“I… I don’t know you. And no one sent me after you. Can you please step away now?” I said with all the courage I had left. I’m sure it wasn’t convincing at all, but that little voice was all I could manage right now.

“Are you shaking because you’re lying?” He harshly asked before changing his tone to some sort of a teasing one now, but it still held plenty of rage. He lowered his grip from my chin onto my throat making my head fall back as he whispered in my ear “Or is it just my effect on you?” I could even feel his lips graze my ear as goosebumps erupted throughout my whole body. A very low moan escaped my mouth without my permission, as my mouth fell slightly open. I saw the grin that covered his face as soon as that sound hit his ears, making him acknowledges what he’s doing to me.

Without a warning, his free hand cupped my ass pushing me up and against the wall, as Liam placed himself between my legs suddenly crushing his lips to mine like raging thunder. I rushed my hand through his hair, grabbing onto it and pulling lightly at the nape of his neck. He let the hand he had on my throat slightly slide down my neck, just enough to be heavily resting on my collarbone, his fingers digging deep into my skin. I instinctively wrapped my legs around his waist, closing whatever gap was still between us before he picked me up and slammed me against the opposite wall of the elevator, rushing his fingers to unbutton my jacket while kissing my neck. It was a rough needy and greedy kiss. Primal even. I could feel he was rock hard as he ground his erection into me, while his tongue roamed my mouth begore he bit my bottom lip. He pressed himself into me harder, his c**k compressing my p***y in the most sensible spot, making me hiss in pleasure.

I wanted more. I couldn’t stop rocking against him, and the low grunt he released was telling me he was loving it as well. The built-up tension from earlier being released into this atomic explosion of lust, that neither of us could stop.

I felt a rush of fresh air sweep my exposed skin, as I realized we had reached the ground floor and the elevator doors were now open. It made me snap out of my daze and push him off, completely dumbfounded at what just happened. I was shaken to my core, looking at him with my eyes as wide as they could get before I ran out of there leaving him panting and gasping for air.

I have never in my life felt that kind of lust before. I was scared at first, but f**k was I horny!

I continued to run for over a block, before finally stopping and feeling a throbbing heat between my legs instantly wishing I could still feel his hardness right in that same spot. I have never in my life been kissed with such passion and desire.  

I leaned against the wall, gasping for air, panting both from the run and the fun.

Holy s**t! I can’t believe I had just dry-humped my future boss!