CEO Hates Omegas

By Unkn0wnai

Ethan, a young and capable Beta, finally secures his dream job as the personal secretary to Alexander Stone—a successful CEO and an enigmatic, handsome Alpha. However, there's a catch: Alexander despises Omegas. To keep his position, Ethan must remain a Beta. Yet, due to Alexander's powerful pheromones and their daily interactions, Ethan begins an unexpected transformation into an Omega. To keep his job and avoid Alexander's discovery, Ethan hides his true identity. But as their relationship deepens, can this secret stay hidden forever?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Noveltoon
• Release date: Aug 8, 2024
• ISBN: 9798227675880

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CEO Hates Omegas

Chapter 1

Ethan Lloyd, that was my name. I had been living in the bustling capital of London for almost a month. The city rose before me with its imposing glass skyscrapers, beautiful nonetheless. I loved the idea that after 24 years of living in a boring town, I finally had the freedom to be in one of the most important capitals in the world.

Those days, I was desperately looking for an opportunity to settle down. I was a beta from a small town, an average student who had gotten his degree from an unrecognized and small local university, but who had managed to finish my studies and was now looking to leave that life behind and live in the big metropolis.

I had always dreamed of leaving my hometown, which was boring, cold, and ugly, and going to the capital, full of things to do and see, apart from the fact that most of my friends had gone to London and I was the last one to do so.

Already in the city, despite my efforts, I lived off unstable jobs and the little money my parents sent me, but still, every day I sent out countless resumes and traveled the city in search of some more promising job offer, which so far it had been in vain, apparently due to my lack of experience, for the same reason I even began to consider working as a delivery man, but I had neither a motorcycle nor a license.

While I was eating a slice of pizza that I bought at the supermarket, a call came from one of the many companies I had applied to, but this was not just any company, it was one of the most important Financial Consulting firms in the city, which recently its control had passed into the hands of the dominant alpha Alexander Stone, son of the late Leonard Stone, one of the most important businessmen in the country.

I was surprised that such an important company was interested in me, but it filled me with hope and excitement, as if finally, I was being given the value I deserved, even though I was full of nervousness.

The call went smoothly, apparently, I met all the requirements for a secretarial vacancy that needed to be filled urgently, so I was really lucky. They said they thought I had potential and at the end of it all, the voice on the other end of the line was insistent that I should take some blood tests to corroborate that my caste was Beta, and I thought that wouldn't be a major problem, I had nothing to hide or prove, I just wanted a well-paying job.

Although at first, the insistence that I was a beta did not catch my attention, at nightfall my head in one of its anxious moves began to ask why I should take medical tests that showed my caste, it felt like something illegal discrimination by caste, but maybe there was some loophole that the company could use. In the end, I came to the conclusion that I didn't care as long as they treated me well and paid me.

Chapter 2

Ethan's POV

Finally, the long-awaited day had arrived. At last, I had the interview I'd been preparing for. That morning, I dressed and groomed myself meticulously, making sure to present myself in the best possible light. After all, this was an opportunity that could be a ticket to a prosperous future full of opportunities, or it could be nothing at all.

After taking public transportation, I arrived at the company headquarters, where I found myself facing an imposing building that radiated power and prestige. It was somewhat intimidating and looked nothing like the buildings you'd find in my hometown.

I stopped in front of the large automatic doors of the headquarters and took a deep breath, giving myself courage to enter. I was very nervous.

Once inside, the interview went relatively smoothly and calmly. I answered the questions with a confidence I didn't know I had, but I was genuinely enthusiastic about the possibility of working for the company. Once she finished asking me questions, the interviewer looked at me with interest and a hint of approval.

I think you're what we need to be the secretary to our CEO, Mr. Stone. We will contact you in the next few days to let you know our decision, the interviewer said, remaining as neutral as she was professional. Inside, I was relieved by her words, but still, I was as anxious and unsure as I was happy. I felt validated.

I left the building, my mind still reeling from the interview. As I was about to start walking away, my attention was quickly diverted when I saw a group of executives come out behind me. In their midst, I recognized Alexander Stone, the recent but still respected CEO of the company. He was as handsome as he was elegant. Honestly, if he weren't so intimidating, he could be the perfect alpha for any omega, a certainly desirable man even for a generic beta like me.

My heart skipped a beat as I watched him walk by. His aura of authority was palpable even from a distance. Was that the presence of a dominant alpha? I didn't know, but I also wondered what he was doing there until I answered my own question, feeling stupid. Well, it was his company.

Still thinking about what I had just seen, I felt someone's footsteps behind me. It was the interviewer, approaching me with a friendly smile.

You were my last interview today. I'm sure you'll get the job once they see the results of your interview.

Oh... thank you, I said somewhat shyly. It seemed that outside of work, the interviewer was much less intimidating.

I see you got a glimpse of our CEO. Good luck if you end up working for him; he's not an easy person to deal with. You can come to me, even if we're in different departments. I'm Lia. I'll let you know as soon as I have the results.

I nodded with a knot in my stomach. It seemed I had a high chance of landing this job, but also that it wouldn't be easy if my future was to be connected to Alexander.

Chapter 3

Ethan's POV

It was Friday afternoon, and I received the call I had been waiting for, the call that would change my life. The voice on the other side of the phone informed me that I had been selected for the position of personal secretary to Alexander Stone. The voice belonged to Lia. The news left me breathless, and I could barely contain my excitement. It had been a long time since something good had happened to me, and Lia seemed to notice my happiness, so she congratulated me on the position.

After hanging up the call with the interviewer, I called my best friend Jacob, who had been in the city for about a year, and shared the exciting news with him.

Jacob was a beta a year older than me, but he had been my friend since kindergarten, so it was only natural that after so many years I wanted to celebrate my first well-paying job with him.

We met at our favorite bar, a bar he had recommended to me, so I could share the exciting news with him. It was a cozy place, on a fairly busy street, but the atmosphere was relaxing with its soft background music.

We talked for a while to catch up, until I blurted out the news.

Really? I knew you could do it, congrats on your new job! Jacob said, raising his beer glass for us to toast.

Yeah... I still can't believe I got the job, although it was kind of strange, since I had to get blood tests to prove that I'm a beta. But I got it, so it doesn't matter. I smiled, sipping my drink.

Don't tell me you're working for Alexander Stone? Jacob said jokingly, but I looked at him in surprise.

How did you know?

Huh? I didn't know, only the other time I came across an article that talked about 'The most handsome and eligible businessmen', and there was this Alexander, a dominant alpha but who detests omegas, I don't know why, it said that his type were beta women, I didn't read much more.

I didn't think a gossip article would explain this, maybe he's not very tolerant of pheromones, that's why he prefers to work away from omegas, I hope that's it...

Well, we're not going to take that so seriously either, the point is that I'm very proud of you, Jacob told me with a kind smile, trying to ease my anxiety.

I was relieved to be able to count on Jacob, he had been my support for years through thick and thin, and a moment like this only reminded me how much his friendship meant to me. He really was like my older brother, the only person I confided in in that huge city.

The night flew by, and when we finally said goodbye at the entrance of the bar, I was filled with optimism, ready to face the following week. Even though I was full of optimism, I was also intrigued by the mysterious Alexander Stone, I wanted to know why he didn't seem to want omegas near him, there were so many possibilities as to what he could be, it was strangely exciting.

Chapter 4

Ethan's POV

After an endless weekend, Monday had finally arrived, and I had woken up along with the sunrise that bathed the city with its golden hues. Everything seemed to indicate it would be a good day. With a mix of excitement and nervousness, I put on my best suit and headed to what would be my job, Alexander Stone's company.

When I arrived, I was greeted by the receptionist who called the woman who had been my interviewer to guide me to my new workspace. It was a modern and elegant place that seemed to be taken from a design magazine. My desk was located outside Alexander's office, but it had a privileged view of the city through the window.

Lia gave me a brief tour of the floor, walking down the halls, passing elegant offices and meeting rooms, and she also introduced me to some of my colleagues, until finally, we returned to my desk.

Well, Ethan, this will be your place. I wish you the best of luck; you can find me in the human resources department if you need anything. Lia smiled at me and left, leaving me there with my things.

I hope it's not to hand in my resignation. I joked a bit to calm my nerves, and Lia smiled a little nervously, as if she was hiding something, but I didn't give it much importance.

I sighed and thought for a few seconds about the magnitude of my new responsibility. With slightly trembling hands, I settled myself in my chair and looked around my surroundings, still in awe. This would be my first day at work, the place where I would spend most of my days serving as secretary to CEO Alexander Stone.

My mind was full of questions and expectations as I immersed myself in my new responsibilities. They were going to leave me documents that I had to organize for Mr. Stone. Little by little, I became familiar with the company's procedures and protocols but not with the most important thing, Alexander Stone, who had not appeared in his office all morning.

I didn't know what to do; I had no idea the schedule of the man for whom I was supposed to work. The hours passed slowly, and every time I heard footsteps in the hallway, my heart would skip a beat in anticipation, but it was never Alexander's figure that appeared before me.

Finally, when the clock struck noon, I saw him. Stone was approaching his office, his tie undone and a weary look on his face. My heart skipped a beat when I saw him, and a strange feeling of attraction washed over me as I watched him.

He walked into his office with tired steps, and for a brief moment, our eyes met. I felt a shiver run down my spine at the intensity of his gaze, but before I could do anything, he entered his office without saying a word.

I was stunned; my heart had started to race. I couldn't deny there was something about the way Stone looked exhausted and disheveled, something I couldn't quite identify, but it had already awakened something in me.

Leaving those impure thoughts and fascination aside, I went back to reviewing the things I had to do, and luckily for me, I received an email from Stone himself with his schedule, so the rest of the day passed without incident, only barely speaking to my boss. The image of Stone with his tie undone stayed in my head until nightfall, but in spite of everything, I had to prepare for the next day.

Chapter 5

Ethan's POV

The second day at my new job felt like the frantic office routine was already settling in. I dove into my work, taking care of the various tasks that required my attention. However, a sense of anticipation hung in the air, fueled by the possibility of an encounter with Alexander Stone.

I didn't understand why I hadn't had a chance to speak with him yet beyond handing in and receiving papers. Supposedly, as his secretary, I should be following him like a lapdog, or at least that's what I understood, but he didn't even react to my existence. He seemed to avoid any unnecessary interaction and I didn't understand why.

The hours passed, and just when I was beginning to resign myself to another day without seeing the CEO for more than 20 seconds, his office door opened. Stone appeared in the doorway, with a serious expression on his face and a palpable determination in his stride.

Ethan! I need you to pick up some papers for me. They're in the file room, on the third floor, he called to me, and it felt like his voice resonated down the hallway.

It was the first time he had called me by my first name, and I was surprised that he even spoke to me at all. Usually, he just sent me an email with the instructions I was supposed to follow. Of course, I nodded quickly, trying to maintain my composure despite the thrill I felt at finally having a more human interaction with him.

Of course, Mr. Stone, I replied a little nervously, luckily without stuttering but close to it.

I took the elevator to the third floor and headed to the file room. My mind was racing, thinking about the possible implications of this encounter. I wondered if maybe he was starting to value and consider my presence in the office.

I picked up the documents and returned to his office, knocking on the door beforehand, where I found him reviewing some reports at his desk. With trembling hands, I handed him the papers, avoiding eye contact.

Thank you, Ethan, that's all for now, he said briefly, taking the documents from my hand, simply to continue focusing on his task.

I nodded nervously, wishing I could say something else, but unable to find the right words. My heart was racing again. I felt so silly for getting like this just because he called me by my first name. Although the illusion vanished when I realized that he would now ignore me and immerse himself in his work for quite a while.

I returned to my desk, thinking about everything that was going through my head and my heart. I wanted to convince myself that I liked Alexander just because he was handsome and successful, because the truth was I didn't even know him, and so far his personality was completely inaccessible. It was frustrating, but I brought myself down to earth for a moment when I realized that a dominant alpha like him would never fixate on an ordinary beta like me, who had nothing to offer him.

Chapter 6

Ethan's POV

The rest of the week passed in a series of monotonous and repetitive days. Every morning, I would arrive at the office hoping to have a slightly more meaningful interaction with Alexander Stone, but what seemed like it could go well was reduced to little more than delivering papers or receiving brief instructions. No one seemed surprised by Alexander's attitude, so I was beginning to assume I should get used to it.

Despite the fact that the encounters with the CEO were so minimal, my heart would get excited, and I would constantly end up feeling empty and disappointed. I found myself longing for any minimal interaction with him, even if it was just a kind