Chapter Twenty-Five - The Frustration Boils Over

Deonna slumped against her desk, her heart pounding. What had just happened? She prided herself on her professionalism, on her ability to keep her emotions in check. But in that moment, with Logan so close, she had felt something she hadn't expected – a jolt of attraction so powerful it had momentarily robbed her of her senses. She shook her head, trying to clear her thoughts. This was dangerous territory. Logan was her subordinate, not to mention the son of the company's owner. Any kind of personal entanglement would be disastrous for her career, not to mention ethically questionable. And yet, as the days passed, Deonna found herself increasingly aware of Logan in ways she hadn't been before. She noticed the way his shirt stretched across his broad shoulders when he reached for something on a high shelf. She caught herself admiring the strong line of his jaw when he was concentrating on a task. Even his infuriating smirk had taken on a new dimension, sending a thrill through her tha