Accept the dinner invitation enthusiastically and suggest a private booth at Rick's favorite restaurant. You spend the rest of the day shadowing Maria and leaning all about what she does for Rick

"Dinner? Tonight?" Maria's eyes widen as she glances between you and Rick, professional boundaries wavering under the combined weight of your pheromones and manipulations.

"Oh my god, yes!" you squeal, bouncing in place which makes your D-cups strain against your cream blouse. "That would be so perfect! We could totally get to know each other better!"

You squeeze Maria's hand, your eyes sparkling with manufactured excitement. "What about that super fancy place with the private booths? You know, Daddy's favorite?"

Rick's lips curl into an appreciative smile. "Asturias. Good thinking, princess."

"The Spanish place with the wine cellar?" Maria asks, her professional composure slipping further as Rick moves imperceptibly closer on the leather couch, his thigh now touching hers.

"The private booths there are so intimate," you continue, leaning forward to whisper conspiratorially. "And nobody can see what happens under the tablecloths."

Maria blushes deeply, but doesn't pull away. Instead, she nods slowly, making a decision that will irreversibly alter her relationship with her boss.

"I... suppose I could join you. For dinner."

"Yay!" You clap your hands together gleefully. "And until then, can I pretty please shadow you? I want to learn everything about how you take care of Daddy at work!"

Rick rises from the couch, straightening his tie with a self-satisfied smile. "Excellent idea. Maria, why don't you show Ashley how you manage my calendar and correspondence? I'll be in with Harrison's team until five."

As Rick leaves, closing the door behind him, you immediately scoot closer to Maria on the couch.

"You're so amazing at your job," you gush, staring at her with wide-eyed admiration. "Daddy's always saying how he couldn't function without you. You solve all his problems before they even happen!"

Maria's professional shell continues to crack under your relentless praise. "It's... just my job."

"No way!" you insist, touching her arm. "It's way more than that. You take care of him. Just like I take care of him at home, you take care of him here."

For the next two hours, you shadow Maria diligently, feigning intense interest in every aspect of her work. You watch her manage Rick's calendar, field important calls, and diplomatically handle demanding clients. All the while, you pepper her with compliments and observations that blur the line between professional and personal.

"The way you handled that angry investor was so sexy," you whisper after a particularly tense call. "So confident and in control. No wonder Daddy relies on you so much."

By the time five o'clock rolls around, Maria has shown you the entire office operation, unconsciously accepting your framing of her role as Rick's "work wife" without realizing it.

"It makes me sad I can't help Daddy during work hours," you sigh, perching on the edge of her desk as she shuts down her computer. "He needs so much attention, you know?"

"Attention?" Maria asks, her professional guard now significantly lowered.

"You know," you giggle, leaning closer. "Sometimes he just needs to release tension during the day. When he's all stressed from meetings and stuff."

Maria's face flushes again, but there's unmistakable interest in her eyes now. "I... see."

"I'm so glad you're here for him when I can't be," you continue, your voice dripping with innocent sincerity. "We're gonna be such good friends, Maria. I just know it!"

As if on cue, Rick emerges from the conference room, looking tired but satisfied. "Ladies ready for dinner?"

You hop up excitedly. "Super ready, Daddy! Maria's been showing me everything. She's amazing!"

Rick's eyes move between you and Maria, noting the transformation in his secretary's demeanor—the loosened hair, the undone top button, the hint of makeup refreshed in the bathroom.

"Shall we?" he asks, offering an arm to each of you.

Maria hesitates only briefly before taking it, stepping into a new role that has been carefully crafted for her.

18:45 | Monday 4 Aug 2025 | Bellingham Properties Headquarters, London

[DADDY'S WORK WIFE] | [Medium] | [48 hrs] | [29 hours 15 minutes remaining]