Chapter 1

Lily had been working as Jack's secretary for almost a year now, and she had always admired him from afar. She admired his intelligence, his leadership skills, and his passion for the company. But she never thought that he would see her as anything more than just his assistant.

One day, while working late in the office, Jack walked into her office and noticed her struggling with some paperwork. He could see the exhaustion on her face, and he knew that she had been working nonstop for hours.

"Hey Lily, is everything okay?" he asked, concerned.

Lily looked up at him, surprised by his sudden appearance in her office. "Yes, everything's fine. Just trying to finish up some work before tomorrow's meeting," she replied, trying to sound composed.

Jack walked over to her desk and looked at the papers scattered across it. "Looks like you could use a hand," he said, picking up a pen and starting to help her.

As they worked together, Jack couldn't help but notice how hardworking and dedicated Lily was. He had always appreciated her help, but seeing her in action made him realize just how much he relied on her. They chatted as they worked, and Jack found himself laughing and enjoying her company more than he ever had before.

As they finished up, Jack looked at Lily and said, "You know, you're really amazing. I don't know what I would do without you."

Lily blushed, feeling grateful for the compliment. "Thank you, Jack. I do my best to help out where I can."

Jack smiled at her, and for the first time, Lily saw something in his eyes that she had never seen before. It was a warmth and tenderness that made her heart skip a beat.

As the night wore on, Jack and Lily continued to work together, chatting and laughing as they did so. When they finally finished, Jack walked Lily to her car and said, "Thanks for your help tonight. I couldn't have done it without you."

Lily smiled at him, feeling a sense of happiness and contentment that she hadn't felt in a long time. As she drove home that night, she couldn't help but wonder if there was something more between her and Jack than just a professional relationship.