The boardroom of the ‘Echo Tech Company’ was currently a battlefield, with their Rival company- ‘Auto Tech’ sitting across the long table.

Elena Russo, the CEO and heir of Echo Tech, sat on the chair at the end of the table, her index finger placed on her chin and her eyes locked on the documents scattered before her.

Across from her, Luca Moretti, the CEO and also heir of Auto Tech, reclined in his chair, one leg casually thrown over the other, his gaze as sharp as the cut of his suit.

The tension in the room as a result of both their dominating personalities was obvious.

"You have got to be kidding me," Elena finally said, her voice cutting through the thick silence like a blade. "This is your proposal? A merger on these terms will destroy EchoTech!” She raised her head from the papers to glare at Luca.

Luca’s lips curled into a half-smile, not quite a smirk but close enough to sting. "Well, it’s quite a simple strategy, Elena. We merge and you don’t have to go bankrupt."

Elena furrowed her brows in thought as she stared at the papers again.

Echo Tech was going down in the market, ever since Auto Tech came up with their fancy new inventions. Elena and her team tried everything to beat them but their efforts all failed.

But recently, Auto Tech came up with a new invention and unfortunately for them, the most crucial material they needed could only be gotten from one place- their rival company.

Elena relished in that moment, but it was short-lived as she realized even if they refused to give Auto Tech the needed material, they were still low-ranked in the market and if it went that way, they might go bankrupt soon. She informed her father and they decided to set up a friendly meeting with Auto-Tech, to achieve some kind of common ground.

“This is a 70/30 merger Luca! EchoTech loses almost all rights to the Public.” Elena yelled, waving the papers in the air.

Luca sat up in his chair, “Listen, you need us way more than we need you. These are our terms.” He insisted.

“Oh, you arrogant snub.” Elena hissed at him.

He leaned back into this chair, his fingers crossed together, as he smiled smugly.

It was no secret that Elena and Luca didn’t see eye to eye, maybe this was because they were similar in many ways. They were both so competitive.

However, Luca enjoyed seeing her so frustrated, that he relished in the moment.

Elena mirrored back his smug smile as she set down the papers.

“Over my dead body would I agree to this?” She said confidently. She knew what he was trying to achieve and she wouldn’t let him win over her.

Luca bit the inside of his cheek in annoyance as he stood up from the chair, adjusting his suit.

“You have just a day to think about this offer.” He threatened and stormed out of the boardroom with his team.

Elena smiled in victory, but deep down she was worried about what to do. Luca was right, her company needed Auto Tech more.

She went back to her apartment and tried to go to bed, but she was so restless, unable to shake the thought of Echo Tech’s future off her mind. Luca’s proposal also lingered too. She hadn’t told her parents about the result of the meeting yet.

She felt guilty that she let her Ego ruin it, but she couldn’t let Luca see her weak, never.

Unable to stop the thoughts, she grabbed her keys and drove out to her favorite bar. It was 11 at midnight, but they would still be open.

“A glass of whiskey, on the rocks please.” She signaled to the bartender.

“Oof, tough night?” A voice spoke.

Elena groaned in annoyance as she turned to the voice, it was Luca.

He had a smug smirk plastered on his face as he sat next to her,

“Same for me please,” He informed the bartender, referring to the drink.

“Stalking me now?” Elena rolled her eyes.

“Oh, you wish,” He chuckled sarcastically, earning a frustrated groan from her.

“Get lost.” She glared at him as she picked up her drink to sip.

“You know, you should have considered my offer.” He shrugged, the smirk still plastered on his face.

“You must be enjoying this, aren’t you?” Elena scoffed, rolling her eyes.

“Not as much as you think. I haven’t seen you break yet.” He moved closer, staring at her intently.

“You would be waiting a while then.” She replied lazily and gulped down her drink in a go.

Luca’s smirk grew wider, “oh, I doubt that.”

They both ordered more drinks and soon it turned into a drinking battle.

“Do…you…really… have to turn everything! into a freaking competition?” Elena slurred drunkenly.

“Hey! You started it first!” Luca whined, also tipsy, but not as drunk as his opponent.

He grabbed her cheeks in his palm,

“It looks like I might be winning this round princess. You are as drunk as a skunk.” He teased, followed by a chortle.

Elena glared daggers at him and pushed his hands off her face,

“Fine! Have all the glory then. I’m out of here.” She gestured with a wave and grabbed her purse. She got up from her seat but struggled to stand upright.

“Hey, easy!” Luca caught her in his arms as she almost stumbled to the floor.

Her hands wrapped around his neck, holding him tight as a support and instinctively pulling him closer. Elena stared into his blue icy eyes, unintentionally getting lost in them.

Luca swallowed hard, he was getting nervous which was strange cause he never got nervous, ever. But there was something about the way Elena was staring at him right now. Her honey-brown eyes glazed with attraction and passion, something he had never seen in them before.

He let his eyes roam over her face shamelessly and he found himself admitting how beautiful she was. His eyes fell to her pouty red lips and he felt his Jaw clench as the thoughts of kissing them flooded his mind.

His hold on her waist tightened too, pulling her much closer until their bodies were inches apart.

Elena was no different from him, she loved their current position. She always knew how handsome Luca was, but never admitted it to herself or him.

“You are so handsome.” She blurted out, surprising both herself and Luca.

Blame it on the alcohol or the tension in the air, but there was an invisible force pulling them together and she surrendered to it.

She leaned in closer until their lips were inches apart and then captured his lips in a soft inviting kiss.

Luca moaned in response, squeezing her waist tightly as he took dominance over the kiss, increasing the pace.

He claimed her lips with a ferocity that left her breathless. His mouth moved over hers, demanding, urgent as if he couldn’t consume her fast enough.

Her hands found his chest, her nails digging into the fabric of his shirt as she pulled him closer. Desire brimmed within her, burning away all thoughts of resistance. She needed this, even if it meant losing herself in the process.

Luca broke the kiss, his forehead resting against hers as he struggled to catch his breath. "You are mine tonight," he growled softly, his voice raw with emotion.

Elena’s mind screamed at her to pull away, to maintain control, but her body betrayed her. She leaned into his touch, her eyes fluttering shut as she murmured, "Yes.”

With that, they left the bar, barely keeping their hands off each other as Luca drove to his penthouse.

After a short drive, they finally arrived at his place. Still kissing, his hands found the key and unlocked the door, slamming it shut behind them.

He lifted her so she was straddling him while he walked to the bedroom. He placed her down on the bed, his body following hers, pinning her in place. His hands roamed her body, mapping every curve, every inch he wanted to devour.

Elena arched against him, her hands gripping his shoulders as she urged him closer. "More," she gasped, her voice a plea.

Luca growled in response, his hands slipping under her shirt to caress her bare skin. His touch was relentless, and possessive, as if he needed to prove she was his. And in that moment, she wanted to be his, wanted to lose herself in him completely.

With a swift motion, Luca yanked her shirt over her head, tossing it aside. His eyes darkened as he drank in the sight of her, his hunger evident. "God, Elena," he muttered, his voice hoarse. "You are beautiful." He found himself admitting, which made him wonder if he felt this way about her all this while or if it was just the heat of the moment.

Elena blushed, the compliment heating her skin even more. "Luca—"

But he didn’t let her finish, he captured her lips again in a passionate kiss. His hands continued their exploration, sliding down to cup her breasts, his thumbs circling her nipples until they hardened under his touch.

She cried out, her hips bucking against him as pleasure surged through her. She needed more, to feel him inside her, filling her until there was no space left for anything but him.

He sensed her urgency and pulled back, his eyes blazing with intensity. "Do you want this?” he asked, his voice strained with need.

Elena nodded, her breath coming in short, desperate gasps. "Yes. Now."

Without another word, he reached down to yank his pants open, freeing his already hard cock. He positioned it at the entrance of her pussy, rubbing the tip on her wet slick clit, causing her to groan in frustration. She pushed her hips up further.

He slowly and gradually penetrated her warm pussy, with his eyes still fixated on her.

Elena arched her back, her nails clawing into his shoulders as she welcomed him. It was almost too much, the sensation of being filled by his hard cock overwhelmed her senses. But she craved more, needed him deeper, harder.

"Please." She managed to say through her moans.

He didn’t need any more encouragement. With a growl, he began to move, his thrusts were slow and controlled at first, but quickly grew more feral. His hands gripped her hips, holding her still as he plunged into her, his breaths coming in ragged gasps.

The pleasure completely consumed Elena. Her insides felt satisfied, more than they did in a long time. She would have never thought she would be squirming under her number one rival, urging him to fuck her even harder, but here she was.

Her eyes rolled to the back as she tightened her legs around his waist, pulling him closer and deeper. Her Orgasm on the brink of release.

“Yes! Right there,” she cried out as Luca increased his thrusts.

"Cum for me, Princess," He muttered, his voice shaking with restraint.

He was holding back his release to make her finish first, even though it took all the strength in him to do that. Elena pussy was addictive and he wanted nothing more than to release inside her.

Elena shuddered with the force of her orgasm. Her toes curled and her hands buried deep in his hair.

With a strained groan, Luca thrust into her one final time, his release crashing over him as he came inside her.

“Fuck,” He let out a long shaky sigh as he rolled over to the other side.

They sprawled out on the bed, breathing heavily as they tried to regain control of themselves.

Soon, they drifted off to sleep.