134 — Project Director…?

“Excuse me, Mr. Adams...” The Manager raises his hand, attracting everyone’s attention. “How exactly are we supposed to prove this? Aren’t our years of work enough? I’ll tell you for myself, for example, I’ve had years of management in this company, and I’ve been involved in countless projects since J’O Tech opened its doors. Mrs. Wells also participated as a team leader in the big project, and Ms. O’Neil... well, she’s also proven her skills through hard work.”
“Yes, that’s right, you certainly have.” Julian puts one hand in his pants pocket and straightens his shoulders, looking even bigger and stronger. “But I’m sure that even you, Roy, have never handled a project like this.”
Julian presses another button, and my heart, which had barely calmed down, starts pounding again. My breath also becomes sweaty from the anxiety that makes me shiver and dry my sweaty palms on my skirt... Because what’s on the screen now isn’t our names but Dynamic CO’s facade.
“As you may already know, Dynamic CO., a well-established private security company, has faced a scandal in recent weeks. It was found that the company was selling their clients sensitive information, such as security camera images and security data, such as passwords and alarm settings.” Dad takes over, alternating his gaze between the employees and the screen that’s now showing news of what has happened.
It’s kind of ironic that a security company had a data-selling scandal; no wonder the stock fell so much when the media talked about it — if the company that’s supposed to take care of security doesn’t do it, how can they trust it? The former CEO is being sued, and many other employees are being investigated as well. Apparently, there was an investigation going on before, but when the media got their hands on evidence, the scandal was really inevitable. However... Who made it public? I feel like I know the answer.
“We had a business relationship with them in the past... But with the recent discovery, we have also suffered certain criticisms, considering our company did the software for one of the services Dynamic CO. offered. Of course, our system is perfect against data leaks, but there’s not much we can do when the threat is internal.” My father says thoughtfully, then crosses his arms and adds firmly, “However, a good company is a good company; bad management can tarnish the reputation of thirty years, but a stain can be wiped away if done right. That’s why it is now part of J’O Tech. Yes, it’s a very risky move, but we can change that — and I want the three of you to bring the solution to this... I want you to save a company with a revolutionary project that can wipe away this stain. I want a rebrand.”
That’s... crazy.
My father is crazy.
And everyone seems to think the same, especially the Manager, who gives a very fake cough and asks, “So the promotion test is to do a project for Dynamic CO?”
“Yes. I want each of you to choose your team, come up with the concept, and give me a solution.” Daddy says it like it were the simplest thing in the world... as if it were just a bit of coffee on the carpet. “The deadline will be the end of this month.”
Right, three more weeks...
How am I supposed to do something so big in three weeks?
My eyes meet my father’s, and he gives me a subtle smile. I imagine he wants to say something to me, but when he opens his lips, he tells everyone, “You are dismissed for the time being. Julian will continue as Project Director until the name to replace him is chosen.”
The employees start to get up, but my legs are weak. I swallow hard, not really looking at the people who come through the door and gradually leave us alone.
My father’s eyes now rest on Julian, but only for a moment because soon he starts walking towards the door, making my legs finally regain their strength. I stand up quickly and take a step towards him, but as he passes me, he just rubs my arm in a quick gesture and continues past the door.
Dad’s broad back moving away brings a tightness to my chest, and I remember that I need to talk to him and say so many things. However, there’s something more urgent I need to do.
I find Julian turning off the screen and tossing the remote at the table. His intense green eyes hover over me, inviting me to come closer. My fearful steps lead me right in front of him, and I corner him on the table where he sits. His hands quickly find my waist, sliding down the curves of my body in a discreet, slow, almost innocent movement.
“What do you think of that?” He asks, his hand trailing up my arms, his fingers so light on my skin that it brings a shiver.
“About what?” I mumble, my eyes downcast, unable to look at him directly. “So much has happened in twenty-four hours that you need to be a bit more specific.”
His low laugh makes my skin shiver even more.
“You’ve been chosen as one of the candidates to take my place.” He says softly, his hand finally reaching my neck, his fingers hooking into my nape. “How do you feel about that?”
I bite my lip, unsure of what to say, unsure even of how I feel about it.
If it were before, I’d be freaking out and not believing that I’m capable of something this great, but now... I don’t know; I feel like I could do it, somehow... I feel like I really could do it.
But his thumb on my lip, stopping me from biting down, wakes me from these thoughts. A silly smile overwhelms me because he’s done exactly as I thought he would.
I raise my eyes as Julian’s grip behind my neck tightens and encourages me to lift my face. I meet his intense green eyes and lose myself in them... like I could immediately melt.
“Are you nervous?” Julian asks softly, running his fingertips through the hair on the back of my neck.
“Yes, but not for that,” I let out a soft sigh.
He looks at me confused and seems to hold his breath — which also makes me hold mine. I can see his fearful eyes shine a little brighter.
I snuggle closer to him, my body fitting between his legs. My hands search for his shirt, my fingers eagerly reaching for its buttons, teasing and threatening to undo them; this makes him lower his gaze discreetly and give me a cocky smile.
“I can make that anxiety go away.” Julian raises his eyes again, and now I can see something different in them... a desire that I know all too well. Still smiling, he brings his lips close to my jaw, giving it a discreet kiss before moving down to the other side of my neck. “I can make your body relax.”
I look over his shoulder, shivering at the feel of his warm breath on my sensitive skin... “The door is open, Julian.”
“But it’s just the two of us here, hum.” He mumbles, making me shiver even more as his lips touch my neck in a light kiss. One of his hands moves down the curves of my body again, sliding slowly along my hip, over the hem of my skirt. “If you keep quiet, no one will suspect a thing.”
My breathing becomes heavy when his hand finally finds my knee, where the fabric can’t reach. He presses his fingerprints into my skin, now giving me a wet kiss that makes me shiver and snuggle even closer to him. My breasts brush against his chest, and he laughs against my skin, saying, “You can keep your mouth shut, but your body is answering for you.”
When his fingers move under my skirt, I hold my breath. He keeps running his hand up the inside of my thighs, flicking his tongue quickly against my jugular; I can even feel my heart beating strongly right where he presses with the tip of his tongue.
“Julian...” His name comes out with a low moan that I immediately regret voicing because I don’t know if I’m being really discreet... since keeping quiet when Julian is fucking me is not one of my traits.
“Spread your legs, babe.” He says softly, in an almost husky tone, and I obey, moving my knee over his bent leg, giving him enough room to move his hand further up.
And when his finger puts just the right amount of pressure on my clit, over my panties, I swallow a moan.
I close my eyes tightly, fighting the intense sensation of pleasure that runs through my body like electricity. And Julian seems to have noticed because he laughs again and presses a little harder, making me dig my nails into his shoulder, over his shirt.
“Can you hold back the moans if I put my fingers inside you?” He asks against my temple, his voice almost touching my skin.
“I don’t know...” My voice fails me, and I open my eyes fearfully, finding the door open at the end of the room and the empty corridor on the other side. The room is slightly more distant, but still... *“Someone might see us.”*
“Sounds exciting, don’t you think?” Julian brushes his lips against my cheek, his voice coming out husky as he adds, “Don’t try to deny it... you’re soaking wet.”
I gasp, but I can’t tell if it’s because his words take my breath away or because he’s rubbing my clit with his thumb faster. The circular movements and the friction against the cloth send extremely pleasurable shivers that leave my mind increasingly foggy.
“We shouldn’t be doing this...”
“We shouldn’t.” Julian smiles mischievously, “Still, you’ve spread your legs, and you’re ready to be fucked by my fingers.”
I can’t answer him; I’m completely speechless... All that escapes is a louder moan because he really pierces me with two fingers at once, making my entrance widen to adjust to their thickness. I’m so wet that it easily slides in, so much that he grunts, reveling in the way my entrance pulses and squeezes his fingers.
“Look at me,” Julian’s voice is clear as a command, and I can’t help but obey. I stare into his green eyes that shine with lust, being influenced by them. “Come on, let me feel your tight little pussy... squeeze my fingers like you do with my cock.”
I can’t exactly control it, but I can feel my inner muscles tightening around the thick fingers. Julian seems to revel in this sensation because he moans low, almost like a grunt, and takes a deep breath... “Yes, just like that, babe... imagine you’re squeezing my cock.”
I moan again, but Julian squeezes the back of my neck and pulls my face, decreasing our distance to the point where our breaths merge... “If you moan like that, people will get suspicious.”
I swallow hard at the new one that threatens to escape as Julian spreads his fingers inside me, widening my throbbing entrance.
“You need to keep that little mouth busy.” He smiles, looking at my lips for a moment before focusing on my eyes again. “So go ahead and kiss me, little girl... Kiss me while I make you come.”