Ten Years Of Cold

For ten years, Winnie Cooper has loved Blake Carter in secret. Because their company forbids office romances, she stayed in the shadows while he built his career, cared for his ill father in the hospital, and never once complained. Now, on the tenth anniversary of their relationship, she is carrying his child, and the company has just lifted its ban on workplace romance. When Blake rises to propose at the team-building event, Winnie believes her long wait is finally over.

But Blake walks past her and kneels before her best friend, Nicole Quinton, thanking Nicole for the years of sacrifice that were truly Winnie's. As coworkers whisper in confusion and the couple accepts congratulations, Winnie slips away to an empty stairwell and breaks down alone.

A stranger silently covers her with his suit jacket and leaves. Back at the banquet, she realizes the jacket belongs to the CEO, Lucas Parker, who raises his glass to her from across the room.