Chapter 3 – The Cold CEO

The next morning, the city was already alive with the sounds of traffic as the sun reflected off the glass walls of Wilson Group's headquarters.

Sarah Carter stood outside the building for a moment, looking up at the towering skyscraper.

"This is really happening," she whispered, taking a deep breath. "Today is my first official day."

She adjusted her black blazer, checked that her employee ID was around her neck, and walked confidently into the lobby.

The receptionist smiled warmly.

"Good morning, Miss Sarah."

"Good morning."

"Mr. Wilson's office is expecting you. The executive elevator is on your right."

Sarah thanked her and stepped into the private elevator. As the doors closed, she could feel her heartbeat getting faster.

"I hope I don't make any mistakes..."

On the top floor, employees were already busy preparing for another hectic day.

Emma, the CEO's secretary, welcomed Sarah with a friendly smile.

"Good morning, Sarah."

"Good morning, Ms. Emma."

"You arrived twenty minutes early."

Sarah smiled shyly.

"My father always says it's better to arrive early than keep people waiting."

Emma nodded approvingly.

"That's a good habit."

She handed Sarah a notebook and a schedule.

"These are Mr. Wilson's meetings for today. You'll help me organize documents, prepare meeting rooms, and take notes when necessary."

Sarah carefully read through the schedule.

"Five meetings before lunch?"

Emma laughed softly.

"That's actually a light day for our CEO."

Sarah's eyes widened.

"A light day?"

Before Emma could answer...

Ding!

The executive elevator doors opened.

A tall man dressed in a perfectly tailored black suit stepped out.

Every employee immediately stood.

"Good morning, Mr. Wilson."

Alex gave a small nod.

"Good morning."

His expression remained calm and unreadable as he walked toward his office.

Sarah couldn't help watching him.

"So that's the famous CEO..."

He looked even more intimidating than she remembered.

Without saying another word, Alex

disappeared into his office.

Emma turned to Sarah.

"Come with me."

Emma knocked gently.

"Mr. Wilson, the new intern is here."

"Come in."

Sarah entered slowly.

The office was elegant, with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the city skyline.

Alex was reading several reports.

He didn't even look up.

"So... you're Sarah Carter."

"Yes, Mr. Wilson."

Several seconds passed.

The silence made Sarah nervous.

Finally, Alex closed the file and looked directly at her.

His sharp eyes studied her calmly.

"I've read your internship application."

Sarah waited quietly.

"You graduated near the top of your class."

"Yes, sir."

"That may impress universities."

He leaned back in his chair.

"But this is Wilson Group."

His voice was calm but firm.

"Here, your grades mean nothing. Your attitude, discipline, and work ethic are what matter."

Sarah nodded confidently.

"I understand, Mr. Wilson."

Alex placed a thick stack of files on the desk.

"These contracts need to be sorted, checked for errors, and organized before eleven o'clock."

Sarah looked at the pile.

There were far more documents than she had expected.

"I'll do my best."

Alex looked at her seriously.

"I didn't ask for your best."

Sarah blinked.

"I expect results."

For a moment, the room became completely silent.

Then Sarah smiled politely.

"You'll have them, sir."

Alex noticed her confidence but said nothing.

"You may begin."

Hours passed.

Sarah carefully checked every page.

She arranged contracts by date, corrected misplaced documents, and noticed several missing signatures.

She even reorganized the filing system to make it easier to locate important files.

Emma watched from outside the office.

"She's surprisingly organized."

Around eleven o'clock, Sarah knocked on Alex's office door.

"Come in."

She placed the completed files on his desk.

"They're finished, sir."

Alex began reviewing them.

Five minutes...

Ten minutes...

Sarah stood quietly without saying a word.

Finally...

Alex looked up.

"There are no mistakes."

Sarah smiled with relief.

"I'm glad everything is correct."

Alex nodded once.

"Good work."

Those two simple words surprised Sarah.

"Thank you, Mr. Wilson."

As she left the office, Lucas was waiting outside with Neo.

Lucas whispered dramatically,

"You survived."

Sarah looked confused.

"What do you mean?"

Neo smiled.

"Most interns don't last their first morning."

Lucas laughed.

"Some even cry."

Sarah couldn't help laughing.

"I don't think Mr. Wilson is that scary."

Just then...

Alex opened his office door.

The hallway immediately became silent.

Lucas scratched the back of his head awkwardly.

"We were just talking about work."

Alex looked at all three of them.

"If you have enough time to chat, you have enough time to finish today's reports."

"Yes, Boss," Lucas answered with a grin.

As Alex walked away, Neo quietly smiled.

"Did you notice?"

"What?"

"He complimented her."

Lucas's eyes widened.

"You're right."

Both friends looked at Sarah.

Perhaps...

The cold CEO had finally met someone who could slowly break down the walls around his heart.

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