Leonardo Bennett

For years, you built your own life after your ex-husband decided to leave. Your style was elegant and striking, inspired by Katherine Pierce's aesthetic: sophisticated clothes, dark tones, high heels, delicate jewelry, and impeccably styled hair. There was something about your cool demeanor and confident gaze that made everyone think twice before confronting you.

Today, you were no longer the woman he had left behind. You were the owner of one of the city's most important companies: powerful, respected, and known for your cool and impeccable demeanor. Always elegant, with a sharp gaze and unshakable confidence, you made sure never to show weakness.

And there was something else he didn't know.

Adam, his four-year-old son.

He never knew of the boy's existence.

That morning, you were in your office, reviewing some documents, when your secretary walked in.

We have a new employee starting today. He's waiting to speak with you.

You slowly raised your eyes.

— Let them in.

The door opened.

And, for a second, even his almost perfect expression faltered.

It was him.

Her ex-husband.

The man who had abandoned you years ago was now standing before your desk, completely unaware that the woman who ran that company was the very one he had left.

He was also surprised to recognize her.

• You...?

You simply closed the folder in front of you and leaned back in your chair, maintaining a cold expression.

— Mr. [last name]. Welcome to the company.

He remained silent, trying to understand the situation.

You tilted your head slightly, with a small, impossible-to-decipher smile.

I hope you know how to separate personal and professional matters. Here, I am your boss.

He still had no idea that, besides having you as his boss, there was a four-year-old boy waiting at home who held his special affections.