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Chapter 2 - The Editor's Obsession

Alex sat in his luxurious office, surrounded by the trappings of his successful career as an editor at Web Novel. The walls were lined with shelves of books, and the air was thick with the scent of old paper and leather. He leaned back in his chair, his eyes fixed on the computer screen as he read Emily's story.

As he read, Alex felt a sense of wonder and excitement that he hadn't felt in years. This story was different, it was special, and it had captured him from the very first page. He read on, devouring every word, every sentence, and every paragraph.

Alex had been an editor for over a decade, and he had read countless stories, but there was something about Emily's writing that spoke to him. Maybe it was the way she willed her characters to life, or the way she crafted her sentences to evoke emotions. Whatever it was, Alex was hooked.

As he finished the story, Alex felt a sense of disappointment that it was over. He wanted more, he needed more, and he knew that he had to meet the writer behind this incredible story.

Alex quickly pulled up Emily's profile on Web Novel and started to read through her bio. She was a young writer from Nigeria, with a passion for storytelling and a talent that was undeniable. Alex's eyes scanned the page, taking in every detail, and he knew that he had to meet her.

He picked up his phone and dialed the number of his assistant, his eyes never leaving the computer screen.

"Get me Emily's contact information, now," he barked into the phone.

His assistant scambled to obey, and within minutes, Alex had Emily's email address and phone number in front of him.

Alex's fingers flew across the keyboard as he typed out an email to Emily, his eyes scanning the screen as he wrote.

"Dear Emily,

I am writing to express my admiration for your story, 'The Struggle'. I have read it three times, and each time, I am struck by the depth of your emotions and the talent that shines through every page.

I would love to meet with you in person to discuss your writing career and explore the possibility of working together.

Please let me know if this is something that interests you, and we can schedule a meeting at your earliest convenience.

Best regards,

Alex"

Alex's eyes lingered on the screen, his heart racing with excitement. He couldn't wait to meet Emily and see if she was as special as her writing.

He took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down. He had to play it cool, he couldn't let his emotions get the better of him. But as he looked at Emily's picture on his computer screen, he knew that he was already hooked.

Alex hit send, and his email was on its way to Emily. He leaned back in his chair, his eyes fixed on the computer screen, waiting for her response.

As he waited, Alex's mind began to wander. He thought about what Emily would be like in person, whether she was as charming and intelligent as her writing, and what it would be like to work with her.

The possibilities were endless, and Alex's excitement grew. He knew that he had to meet her, and he was willing to do whatever it took to make that happen.

As the minutes ticked by, Alex's anticipation grew. He checked his email obsessively, willing Emily to respond. And then, finally, he saw it. A new email from Emily.

Alex's heart skipped a beat as he opened the email and started to read. Her response was everything he had hoped for and more. She was interested in meeting with him, and they started to make plans.

Alex couldn't help but smile as he read the email. He had a feeling that this was the start of something special, something that would change his life forever.

As he closed his email, Alex's eyes fell on a picture of Emily on his computer screen. He felt a flutter in his chest, and he knew that he was in trouble. He was falling for her, and he didn't know if he could control it.

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