Bound by the Past, Locked by the Heart novel Chapter 9

A week after blocking Randal, Willa's life remained entirely peaceful.

She assumed Randal had just been acting on a fleeting impulse and didn't actually have the patience to play cat-and-mouse with his ex.

Just as she was finally starting to relax, her editor-in-chief, Xandra Moore, called her into the office.

Xandra couldn't hide the excitement on her face. "Willa, take a seat. I have a massive exclusive for you."

She slid a file folder across the desk. "Our finance department has been trying to book this rising entrepreneur for ages. Word is, he has serious backing. He also used to be a star race car driver, so the buzz around him is insane. We've been rejected multiple times, but he finally agreed to an interview—and he specifically requested you."

Hearing that description, Willa's heart sank, a knot of unease twisting in her stomach.

She took the file, and the moment her eyes landed on the name section, her hands gave an involuntary tremble.

It really was Randal Yates.

Her eyes darted down to his professional titles.

Founder of Yates Capital. COO of FN Racing Club.

Willa hastily put the file back on the desk and looked up. "Xandra, I don't think I'm the right fit for this. I'm completely unfamiliar with the racing and venture capital industries. I'm afraid I'll mess it up. Could we swap..."

"Not the right fit?" Xandra raised an eyebrow, cutting her off. "He specifically asked for you. Besides, I've looked at your portfolio. Your character profiles from when you were abroad were stellar. I think you're perfect for it."

She leaned forward, softening her tone to coax her. "Willa, you just got back to the country. You desperately need a high-profile piece to cement your standing here. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. You need to grab it."

Willa tried to push back. "But..."

"No buts," Xandra waved a hand, finalizing the decision. "Take the files and study them well. The interview is scheduled for this Friday at 3 PM, over at the FN Racing Club."

Willa let out a defeated sigh, scooped up the files, and returned to her desk with a chaotic mind.

He specifically requested her?

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