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MARRYING MY STEP BROTHER
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5 Chapters
Chapter 6 THE COFFEE SPILL img
Chapter 7 THE PERSISTENT SUITOR img
Chapter 8 ELEVATOR CONVERSATIONS img
Chapter 9 ELEANOR'S OBSERVATION img
Chapter 10 THE PROJECT ASSIGNMENT img
Chapter 11 RYAN'S FIRST MOVE img
Chapter 12 THE FIRST DATE img
Chapter 13 ELIZABETH'S CONCERN img
Chapter 14 MATHEW'S CONFESSION img
Chapter 15 OFFICE RUMORS img
Chapter 16 THE FIRST KISS img
Chapter 17 MAKING IT OFFICIAL img
Chapter 18 MEETING ELEANOR img
Chapter 19 THE FAMILY QUESTION img
Chapter 20 JAMES BLACKWOOD'S LONELINESS img
Chapter 21 THREE MONTHS STRONG img
Chapter 22 JUDE'S BITTERNESS img
Chapter 23 THE WEEKEND GETAWAY img
Chapter 24 VICTORIA'S ADVICE img
Chapter 25 PATRICK MEETS HELEN img
Chapter 26 THE FIRST FIGHT img
Chapter 27 MAKING UP img
Chapter 28 SIX MONTHS MILESTONE img
Chapter 29 ELIZABETH'S PREPARATION img
Chapter 30 DINNER WITH ELIZABETH - PART 1 img
Chapter 31 DINNER WITH ELIZABETH - PART 2 img
Chapter 32 ELIZABETH'S PANIC img
Chapter 33 AFTER DINNER REVELATION img
Chapter 34 ELIZABETH'S DILEMMA img
Chapter 35 THE PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR img
Chapter 36 KELVIN'S HAPPINESS img
Chapter 37 THE INVESTIGATION RESULTS img
Chapter 38 ELEANOR'S SUPPORT img
Chapter 39 ELIZABETH'S FAILED ATTEMPT img
Chapter 40 THE EIGHT MONTH MARK img
Chapter 41 JAMES'S PREPARATION img
Chapter 42 THE SCHEDULED DINNER img
Chapter 43 ELIZABETH'S PLAN img
Chapter 44 THE DINNER INVITATION EXTENDED img
Chapter 45 THE NAME img
Chapter 46 JAMES'S SHOCK img
Chapter 47 JAMES'S DECISION img
Chapter 48 TWO DAYS BEFORE img
Chapter 49 THE NIGHT BEFORE img
Chapter 50 THE MORNING OF img
Chapter 51 GETTING READY img
Chapter 52 THE DRIVE OVER img
Chapter 53 THE DOOR OPENS img
Chapter 54 THE MOMENT OF RECOGNITION img
Chapter 55 THE TRUTH BEGINS img
Chapter 56 POSTPONING THE REVELATION img
Chapter 57 THE PARTIAL TRUTH img
Chapter 58 THE DENIAL img
Chapter 59 JAMES'S HESITATION img
Chapter 60 THE ADOPTION REVEALED img
Chapter 61 KELVIN'S BETRAYAL img
Chapter 62 HELEN'S BREAKDOWN img
Chapter 63 THE PHOTOS EXPLAINED img
Chapter 64 THE NIGHT AFTER img
Chapter 65 ELEANOR'S COUNSEL img
Chapter 66 KELVIN'S CRISIS img
Chapter 67 PATRICK'S INTERVENTION img
Chapter 68 HELEN REACHES OUT img
Chapter 69 THE CAFÉ CONVERSATION img
Chapter 70 SOCIETY'S JUDGMENT img
Chapter 71 ONE WEEK LATER img
Chapter 72 THE OFFICE KNOWS img
Chapter 73 JAMES SEEKS ELIZABETH img
Chapter 74 ELIZABETH'S GUILT img
Chapter 75 THE FAMILY MEETING img
Chapter 76 THE LEGAL OPTION img
Chapter 77 THE IMPOSSIBLE CHOICE img
Chapter 78 THE THIRD OPTION img
Chapter 79 ELEANOR'S RESEARCH img
Chapter 80 TWO WEEKS MARK img
Chapter 81 JAMES AND ELIZABETH RECONNECT img
Chapter 82 KELVIN CONFRONTS HIS PAST img
Chapter 83 FATHER-SON HEALING img
Chapter 84 MOTHER-DAUGHTER HEALING img
Chapter 85 THE DECISION img
Chapter 86 THREE MONTHS AFTER REVELATION img
Chapter 87 THE SECRET PLAN img
Chapter 88 THE PROPOSAL - PART 1 img
Chapter 89 THE PROPOSAL - PART 2 img
Chapter 90 SHE SAYS YES img
Chapter 91 ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT img
Chapter 92 OFFICE REACTION img
Chapter 93 CONFRONTING GOSSIP img
Chapter 94 WEDDING PLANNING BEGINS img
Chapter 95 THE TRUTH DISCUSSION img
Chapter 96 FOUR MONTHS TO WEDDING img
Chapter 97 BACHELOR PARTY img
Chapter 98 BACHELORETTE PARTY img
Chapter 99 TWO MONTHS TO WEDDING img
Chapter 100 JAMES AND ELIZABETH'S GROWING CLOSENESS img
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Chapter 5 WALTERS ENTERPRISE

*Third Person POV*

Walters Enterprise stood tall in the heart of the city, a gleaming tower of glass and steel that housed one of the most prestigious companies in the region. Its reputation for innovation and excellence drew the best talent from across the country.

On Monday morning, the large conference room on the fifteenth floor buzzed with anticipation. Employees filed in, clutching coffee cups and tablets, settling into chairs around the massive oval table.

George Walters, the CEO-a distinguished man in his late fifties with silver hair and sharp eyes-stood at the head of the room, waiting for everyone to settle.

"Good morning, everyone," he began, his voice commanding attention. "Thank you for being here. As you know, we've been selected to lead the Henderson account, our biggest project this quarter. I've assembled what I believe is our strongest team."

He gestured to his left. "From our marketing department, I'd like to introduce Helen Blackwood, our marketing specialist who's been with us for three years. Helen's campaigns have consistently exceeded projections, and her insights will be invaluable to this project."

Helen stood, offering a polite smile to the room. At twenty-five, she was beautiful in an understated way-dark hair pulled back in a professional ponytail, intelligent eyes, and a kind expression that put people at ease. She wore a navy blazer and carried herself with quiet confidence.

"Thank you, Mr. Walters. I'm excited to be part of this team," she said, her voice clear and warm.

Several heads nodded in acknowledgment. A few coworkers smiled at her-Grace and Victoria from HR, whom she had lunch with before, and Jude from sales, who watched her with obvious admiration.

"And leading the project management side," George continued, gesturing to his right, "is Kelvin Blackwood, our senior project manager. Kelvin joined us two years ago and has successfully delivered every project under his leadership, often ahead of schedule."

A man stood from the opposite side of the table. Kelvin was tall and handsome, with dark hair, strong features, and an easy charm that commanded respect without demanding it. At twenty-six, he carried himself with the confidence of someone who knew his worth but didn't need to prove it.

"Thank you, Mr. Walters. I'm looking forward to working with this talented team," Kelvin said, his voice smooth and professional.

More nods around the room. Ryan from IT adjusted his glasses, looking eager. Mathew from finance made a note on his tablet.

George continued introducing the rest of the team. "From sales, we have Jude Morrison, who'll handle client relations. From IT, Ryan Chen will manage our technical infrastructure. Mathew Rodriguez from finance will oversee our budget. And from HR, Grace Martinez and Victoria Chen will handle personnel coordination."

Each person acknowledged their introduction with a nod or brief greeting.

"This project will require close collaboration across all departments," George explained. "You'll be working together intensively for the next six months. I expect open communication, innovation, and the excellence Walters Enterprise is known for."

He looked around the room. "Any questions before we dive into the project details?"

Silence. Everyone seemed ready.

"Excellent. Let's begin with the project overview..."

As George pulled up the presentation on the large screen, Helen reached for her notepad. Her eyes swept across the room, taking in her new teammates, and that's when it happened.

Her gaze met Kelvin's across the conference table.

For just a moment-barely a heartbeat-their eyes locked.

Kelvin's expression remained professional, but something flickered in his eyes. Curiosity, perhaps. Or recognition of a different kind.

Helen felt a strange flutter in her chest, unexpected and unfamiliar. She quickly looked away, focusing on her notepad, but her heart was beating faster than it should have been.

It was nothing. Just a glance. Just two professionals on the same team.

So why did it feel like something more?

....

*Helen's POV*

I tried to focus on Mr. Walters's presentation, but my attention kept drifting across the table to where Kelvin sat, taking notes with calm efficiency.

I'd seen him around the office before-hard not to notice someone like him-but we'd never spoken. Different departments, different floors, different worlds within the same building.

But now we'd be working together. Closely. For six months.

I snuck another glance at him. He was focused on the screen now, his expression thoughtful as he listened to George outline the project timeline.

Something about those eyes when they'd met mine... they felt familiar, yet completely new.

Like I'd been waiting to see them without knowing I was waiting at all.

I shook my head slightly, dismissing the thought. I was being ridiculous. It was just a professional meeting. He was just a coworker.

Nothing more.

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