My Cold Boss’S Secret Touch
CHAPTER 1
Manager Lee
Everyone, welcome the new batch of interns starting today. Remember CEO Liam Voss is in the office all week. Be professional. 💬 (group chat)
Sarah
I heard he never smiles 💬(group chat )
Mike
Dude fired someone for using Comic Sans once…💬(group chat )
Riley
I’ll just stay quiet and do my work 😂💬(group chat )
Riley
Oh no… I just pushed the wrong code to the live server…
Client email
The new feature is completely broken. This is unacceptable. Fix it today or we reconsider the contract.
Manager Lee
Riley. CEO’s office. Immediately.
Riley knocks and enters Liam’s office
Liam Voss
Explain what happened.
Riley
I… I accidentally merged the wrong branch. It’s my fault, sir. I’m really sorry.
Liam Voss
Sorry doesn’t fix a multi-million dollar client. You’ll stay after hours and correct it.
Liam Voss
And you’ll work directly with me until it’s done. Understood?
11:52 PM — office is empty except for them
Riley
Still debugging… my eyes are so tired.
Liam Voss
(quietly places a cup on Riley’s desk)
Liam Voss
Black coffee. No sugar. Drink it.
Riley
Thank you. You didn’t have to—
Liam Voss
I don’t like mistakes. Fix it faster next time.
Liam Voss
Don’t fall asleep at your desk. We’re not leaving until it’s perfect.
CHAPTER 2
Next morning – Riley dragging himself into the office after barely 3 hours of sleep
Sarah
Riley you okay? You look dead😭
Mike
Bro did you even go home last night?
Riley
Long story… big mess-up on my first day. Had to fix it late.
Mike
NO WAY. You’re still alive??
10:15 AM – Riley at his desk, head pounding
Liam Voss
My office. Bring the final build report.💬
Riley
Yes, Mr. Voss. Coming now.💬
Riley enters, hands shaking a little as he places the folder down
Riley
The client confirmed the fix at 2 AM. They’re happy now.
Liam Voss
Good. You didn’t completely ruin my company on day one.
Riley
I really am sorry, sir. It won’t happen again.
pause – Liam looks at him longer than necessary
Liam Voss
You look terrible.
Liam Voss
That’s your problem. Next time don’t make mistakes that cost me sleep too.
Liam Voss
*slides a small paper bag across the desk*
Liam Voss
Breakfast. Eat it.
Riley
Mr. Voss, you didn’t have—
Liam Voss
I said eat. You’ll crash by noon and I don’t need another problem.
Liam Voss
Don’t get used to it. Go back to your desk.
Riley leaves, opens the bag – fresh croissant and a warm latte, exactly how he likes it
Riley
(text to Liam)You remembered my coffee order from the interview?💬
Liam Voss
I remember everything. Now stop texting and work.
CHAPTER 3
Two days later – Riley buried in follow-up tasks from the incident
Manager Lee
(Group chat)Great job fixing the client issue, team. CEO Voss sent an internal note saying the account is secure again.💬
Sarah
Wait he actually praised someone??
Mike
Must’ve been the whole team, not just the intern who caused it 😂
Riley
Haha yeah… team effort for sure
Liam Voss
*to Riley* My office. Now.💬
Riley enters – Liam is standing by the window, back turned, city view behind him
Liam Voss
The client wants a full post-mortem report by Friday. You’re writing it.
Liam Voss
You caused the problem. You explain it. I’ll review every line.
Riley
Understood. I’ll start tonight.
Liam Voss
You’ll start now. Cancel whatever plans you have.
Riley
I… didn’t have any.
silence – Liam finally turns around, eyes sharp
Liam Voss
You’ve been avoiding the executive floor since yesterday.
Riley
I didn’t want to bother you, sir.
Liam Voss
You don’t decide when you bother me.
Liam Voss
Sit there. *points to the couch in his office* Work from here today. I need updates in real time.
Riley
Here? In your office?
Riley
No, sir. Not at all
Riley sits, opens laptop – Liam goes back to his desk, but keeps glancing over
6:12 PM – everyone else has left the floor
Riley
Mr. Voss… should I order dinner? You haven’t eaten either.
Riley
You skipped lunch too. I saw.
Liam Voss
Mind your own plate.
Liam Voss
I said I’m fine.
Riley
*quiet voice*Section three is done. Sending it to you.
Liam Voss
* reads on his screen, doesn’t respond for a long minute*
Liam Voss
It’s acceptable.
Liam Voss
Don’t thank me for basic standards.
Liam Voss
*stands up, grabs his coat*
Liam Voss
Lock up when you leave.
Liam Voss
I have a dinner meeting.
Riley
Oh… okay. Have a good night, Mr. Voss.
Liam Voss
* pauses at the door, looks back*
Liam Voss
Finish by midnight. Text me when you’re done.
Liam leaves – Riley exhales, alone in the huge office
Riley
(text at 11:47 PM)Report finished and emailed. Heading home now.💬
Liam Voss
Driver’s downstairs. He’ll take you home.
Riley
I can take the subway, it’s fine—
Liam Voss
It’s late. Don’t argue.
Riley
…Thank you, Mr. Voss.
Liam Voss
Stop thanking me.
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