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Lavanya tossed and turned in her bed, unable to sleep. The thought of Mr. Malhotra firing her kept her awake, and anxiety gnawed at her. To make matters worse, Dhruv wasn't helping at all. Instead of comforting her, he was laughing at her predicament, which only fueled her frustration.

Finally, unable to bear the thought any longer, she grabbed a pen and paper, hastily writing an apology letter for her misbehavior. She was determined to make things right.

The next morning, as she entered the office, Lavanya whispered a prayer of thanks to the heavens. Miss Sharma, her boss, was late today, sparing her from any immediate confrontations. She slipped into her chair, hoping to get through the day unnoticed.

But just as she settled in, Manav and Chetra came bounding towards her, excitement radiating off them. Before she could react, they enveloped her in a tight hug, startling her. She must have looked like a ghost with those dark circles under her eyes from lack of sleep.

“Lavanya, we’re full-time employees now!” Manav exclaimed, practically bouncing on his feet, while Chetra nodded enthusiastically.

Lavanya’s eyes widened in surprise. She quickly opened her email, only to find nothing. No promotion, no congratulatory message, nothing. Her heart sank, and she couldn’t hide the disappointment on her face. She looked at her friends, shaking her head slowly.

Manav and Chetra exchanged sympathetic glances. They knew how much Lavanya had been hoping for this, and it pained them to see her so disheartened.

Just as they were about to console her, an office assistant approached the trio. “Miss Lavanya Mithal,” she called out.

Lavanya sighed heavily, turning to the assistant. “Yes, that’s me.”

The assistant smiled politely. “Mr. Malhotra has summoned you. He wants to see you right now.”

Lavanya’s heart skipped a beat, and her eyes widened in shock. She was frozen in place, unsure of what to do. Manav and Chetra were equally surprised and exchanged puzzled looks.

“What? Mr. Malhotra wants to see Lavanya?” A high-pitched voice interrupted their thoughts. It was Miss Sharma, who had just entered the office. Her eyes narrowed suspiciously. “Why would Mr. Malhotra summon you, Miss Mithal?”

Without a word, Lavanya bolted towards the elevator, leaving Miss Sharma fuming in confusion. As she reached the elevator, her hands trembled as she pressed the button for the 25th floor.

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On the other side of the office, Raj Malhotra sat in his luxurious chair, reviewing a contract he had meticulously prepared. This wasn’t just any contract; it was one he had drafted specifically for Lavanya. The thought of her brought a small smile to his lips.

Raj stood up, adjusting his suit, trying to compose himself. His secretary, Varun, couldn’t help but chuckle at the sight.

“Bro, you’re acting like a teenager,” Varun teased, shaking his head in amusement.

Raj shot him a playful glare but was interrupted by a knock on the door. His heart rate quickened, and he looked at Varun, who gave him a thumbs-up, silently encouraging him.

“Come in,” Raj said, trying to keep his voice steady. Varun chuckled softly at his boss’s nervousness.

Lavanya entered the room, bowing deeply without even looking up. She started speaking rapidly, “I’m really sorry, sir. I disrespected you, but I wasn’t in my senses, and I’m truly…”

She trailed off, hearing not one but two soft chuckles. Straightening up, she finally looked up to see two handsome men staring at her in amusement. Her face flushed with embarrassment as she realized her mistake, and she quickly bowed again, feeling mortified.

Raj found her reaction utterly adorable, and he quickly mind-linked with Rudra, his inner wolf. “Our mate is cute,” Rudra commented with a hint of pride.

Raj smiled inwardly, replying, “Indeed, she is.”

As Varun left them alone. She was nervous and terrified.

He took a step back as Lavanya nervously pulled out the apology letter from her pocket, practically shoving it at him with her head still lowered. Her hand nearly brushed his chest, and Raj couldn’t help but chuckle internally at her nervousness.

Raj took the letter from her hand, sliding it into his pocket. “Miss Lavanya, look at me,” he said gently.

Lavanya shook her head, clearly embarrassed, making him chuckle again. “Please, Miss Lavanya.”

Hesitantly, Lavanya looked up, though she avoided direct eye contact. Raj took a step closer, gently lifting her chin so their eyes met. Her breath caught in her throat as she found herself lost in his deep, dark eyes. Raj, too, was mesmerized by her grey eyes, filled with a mixture of fear and something else—something that stirred emotions deep within him.

Their hearts beat in sync, creating an unspoken connection between them. Lavanya broke eye contact, her gaze inadvertently drifting to his lips. She noticed the way his lower lip was slightly quivering, and without thinking, she licked her own lips. Raj’s eyes followed the movement, his pants tightening as desire coursed through him.

He muttered under his breath, “Fuck…”

Realizing what she had done, Lavanya quickly stepped back, her face turning a deep shade of red. Raj smirked at her reaction, secretly pleased that he had such an effect on her. Rudra, his wolf, growled with satisfaction, knowing their mate was just as affected.

Clearing his throat to dispel the tension, Raj gestured towards a chair. “Please, Miss Lavanya, take a seat.”

Lavanya nodded quickly and sat down, her eyes fixed on the floor, too embarrassed to look at him.

Raj pulled out the contract and placed it in front of her. Lavanya looked at the contract, then back at him, confusion evident in her eyes.

“It’s your contract for a full-time position,” Raj explained, raising an eyebrow.

Lavanya’s eyes lit up with excitement. She immediately began scanning the contract, making funny faces as she concentrated, which made Raj chuckle quietly.

Without looking up, Lavanya said, “I thought you were going to fire me.”

She bit her tongue and looked at him, embarrassed once again. Raj was already watching her, a small smile playing on his lips.

“Why would I fire you? You’re hardworking and dedicated. I wanted to give you the contract personally,” he replied, his voice softening.

Lavanya looked down, biting her lips nervously. Raj groaned internally, struggling to keep his composure.

“Thank you so much, sir,” Lavanya said, standing up quickly. She grabbed a pen and signed the contract with a wide grin, handing it back to him.

They exchanged a look, both feeling the weight of the unspoken connection between them. Lavanya broke the silence, saying, “I’ll take my leave now. And… I’m really sorry for yesterday.”

She turned to leave, but Raj’s voice stopped her in her tracks. “If you’re really sorry, have dinner with me this weekend.”

Lavanya’s eyes widened in shock. Did her incredibly handsome boss just ask her out? She opened her mouth to respond, but no words came out.

Raj, noticing her hesitation, added, “If you’re really sorry.”

Lavanya hesitated for a moment, her mind racing, before she finally said, “Okay, sir.”

“Not sir. It’s Raj,” he corrected her with a smirk.

“Huh?”

“Okay… Si… I mean, Raj,” she stammered, before quickly bolting out of his office.

Raj melted inside as she said his name and chuckled at how she ran out. Lavanya pressed her hand against her chest, feeling her heart race.

She blushed furiously, mumbling to herself, “Oh God, he asked me for dinner like… wait a minute, why am I excited? It’s just dinner. He didn’t ask me on a date.”

She shook her head, trying to convince herself it wasn’t a big deal. But deep down, she knew it was. “Whatever the reason is, at least he asked me out. Not everyone gets that chance.”

A small, satisfied smile crept onto her face as she left the office, practically dancing with joy.

Raj watched her antics on his laptop, laughing softly at her cuteness. Rudra couldn’t resist commenting, “Aww, she’s so cute.”

Raj shook his head with a laugh, feeling a warmth spread through his chest. Lavanya immediately called Dhruv, insisting they go shopping. She loved shopping, and he did too, even if he wouldn’t admit it.

Lavanya was excited, though she didn’t quite understand why. But deep down, she knew this weekend dinner was going to change everything.

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