Craving My Ruthless Ceo novel Chapter 109

Chapter 109

Chapter 109

Anna’s POV

What? My heart stopped. He’s putting me in charge?

Confusion hit me first, then anger. What was he doing?

The marketing team looked shocked and glanced at each other uncertainly. Fay’s mouth hung open slightly.

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“Mr. Blackwood,” Fay spoke carefully. “If Anna’s idea is what we’re going with, the team can implement it. Anna doesn’t have to join us. We can…”

But Roman cut her off. “Anna is taking charge. That’s final.”

Fay looked disappointed, angry even, but she nodded. “Yes, sir.”

“Great,” Laurent said. His smile widened at me. “I’ll work closely with her and the team.”

“Anna works closely with me,” Roman said immediately, his voice hard. “You can go through me for any input or approvals.”

I blinked. This is not normal. Roman never personally oversaw individual campaigns. He had team managers for that, layers of people between him and the day-to-day execution. He was CEO. He dealt with strategy, the big picture, not campaign details.

“I’ll be personally overseeing this project,” Roman continued, staring directly at Laurent. “To ensure it meets both our standards.

Laurent studied Roman for a moment, and I could practically see the wheels turning in his head. Then, surprisingly, he backed down. “Whatever will make the campaign a success.”

My head was spinning. It had all happened so fast. They had decided everything, spoken over my head like I wasn’t even there. They’re playing chess, and I’m apparently one of the pieces.

I was terrified. No one had asked if I wanted this responsibility or if I felt ready for it. I had no experience running a campaign. What if I failed? What if I embarrassed Roman? What if…

As though sensing my fear, Roman’s hand covered mine on the table. The touch was warm, solid, grounding. It sent electricity shooting up my arm.

He leaned in close, his voice low enough that only I could hear. “Don’t be scared. You can do this. And I’ll help you all the way through.”

I looked up at him, surprised by the gentleness in his voice, the sincerity in his eyes. For a moment, he wasn’t my impossible boss. He was just Roman, trying to ease my fear. Roman, who believed in me when I didn’t believe in myself.

Stop it. He made it clear this morning. This is all he wants from me. Sex. Nothing more. Don’t read into it.

All I could do was nod.

“Great.” Roman straightened, his professional expression sliding back into place. “Another thing. The model.” He gestured to the screen where the sultry model still posed. “I think we should go for a different model. Someone with a blend of innocence and fire. Beauty rising from ashes.”

He turned to me. “Anna?”

He’s asked my opinion again. I was shocked. This had never happened before. Roman had never sought my opinion, not like this. I was always serving coffee, taking notes, attending to emails and scheduling. I was invisible.

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Now I felt like I was part of something big, like I mattered.

“I agree. My voice came out stronger now. “The current model is stunning, but she’s predictable. We need someone unexpected. Someone who embodies the idea that lingerie isn’t just about looking perfect. It’s about feeling powerful in your own skin. Someone real.”

Laurent nodded thoughtfully. “I agree as well. The right face will make all the difference.”

Roman turned to the marketing team. “Can we see more pictures of potential models?”

“Yes, sir.” Fay operated the projector, and images began flashing across the screen.

Model after model appeared, tall, elegant women with perfect bodies, draped in Beaumont’s exquisite lingerie.

“Next,” Roman said.

Another image appeared, a blonde in ivory silk, the teddy cut high on her thighs, the lace barely concealing her breasts.

“No,” Laurent commented. “Too commercial. She looks like every other lingerie ad.”

Another appeared, a brunette in crimson, the bra emphasizing her curves, the panties little more than strings and lace.

“Next.”

They’re all beautiful, I thought. But Laurent’s right. They’re all the same.

We went through the entire presentation. Beautiful women, all of them, wearing lingerie meant to seduce and entice, but none felt right.

Down to the last slide, and we had found no one.

“Keep searching, team,” Roman urged. “Our new face is out there Find her.”

They all nodded, making notes.

Roman checked his watch. “The meeting is over. I have another meeting to head to now.”

Everyone began gathering their things, but Laurent’s voice stopped them.

“Just a moment, Roman.”

Roman relaxed back into his seat, one eyebrow raised. “Yes?”

“I think I might have the perfect face.”

Roman’s expression shifted to interest. “Great. Who is she? The team can pull up her picture.”

“No need.” Laurent’s smile widened, and his eyes locked on me with an intensity that made my breath catch. “She’s sitting right here.”

No, no, no. My nerves spiked as everyone looked around the table, confused. Then, following Laurent’s gaze, all eyes landed

on me.

I tensed, panic rising in my chest. Why are they looking at me? Surely he doesn’t mean…

“There’s no way,” Roman declared firmly.

“Yes way,” Laurent countered, standing and walking toward me. Why are we searching when Anna is that perfect blend of innocence and fire? Your words, Roman.”

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