/0/40755/coverbig.jpg?v=cb52102f04408f0089ec5abe77ac3550)
Clarie woke up to find her boss sitting on the edge of the bed, and she was startled awake. The touch on her body made her unable to resist opening the quilt to check, she! Naked! "I...we last night..." Clarie blushed with embarrassment. "What do you mean, did we have sex last night?" her boss humiliated her in an extremely sexy voice. She couldn't meet Lucas' eyes. She admitted that the first time she saw her boss, she wanted to sleep with him. But, after all, she found he has a wife. She has taken her heart back. "I don't like having sex with a woman who's been asleep.I would feel like I was fucking a dead body. ." "Then what do you mean, we haven't done anything, right?" Clarie's fast heart beating finally slowed down. Everything was not as bad as she thought. "But, now, you're awake. I ... I think we can have sex now." Lucas lifted her chin, moved it to her ear, and shook her earlobe, "Don't think I'm blind, the first time you entered my office, I saw the desire for me in your eyes..."
"Hold the elevator, please!" Clarie shouted as she jogged toward the elevator door.
"Thanks," She said to the man who held the elevator door open.
Luckily, in the iron box, only a few wanted to go up, not as full as usual. Maybe because it was almost entering office hours so the employees were already in their respective rooms.
Clarie brushed her fingers back through her brown curls. She woke up late due to staying up late accompanying Daniele who was heartbroken last night. Her best friend never gave up on getting back into a relationship even though she was often hurt by the same man over and over again.
Ting!
The elevator door opened on the eighth floor of her office. The twenty-four-year-old girl rushed to the assistant secretary's room. She would definitely get a lecture from Miss. Turner for arriving late.
The sound of tapping on the heels of her shoes rang loudly on the floor which was already quiet with the employee. It seemed that all the employees were already in their respective cubicles and starting work.
"Oh!" Clarie held her breath, then let it out again.
"Good morning, Miss. Turner. Sorry I came late," She greeted kindly, not forgetting the sweet smile she threw at the pot-bellied woman.
The black-haired woman who had just cut her long hair up to her shoulders looked at the girl who had just appeared with an annoyed look.
"You're twenty minutes late, Clarie."
"Yes, I know," Clarie replied languidly, walking to her desk which was next to that of Rebecca, her chief.
"You know, this week I have to train you to take my place, Clarie. Because Mr. Henderson doesn't want new people," said Rebecca as she walked back and forth tidying up files.
Rebecca will be on maternity leave for six months. Automatically Clarie, who is currently acting as Rebecca's assistant, inevitably has to replace the woman's duties during her leave.
"We will start today," Rebecca said again.
"Okay," Clarie replied, getting up from her swivel chair and tidying up her appearance.
Clarie has been working for Hends.Corp for one year as assistant secretary. During that time, Clarie had never come face-to-face with Lucas Henderson, at least occasionally passing by accident. Because so far only Rebecca has always taken care of her boss's daily schedule.
"Bring the papers for Mr. Henderson to sign, and follow me!" Rebecca ordered as she stepped towards the door.
Clarie immediately followed suit and didn't forget to bring some files that had been prepared by Rebecca. Rebecca's steps were slowed by her large belly, making Clarie feel sorry for her. Rebecca should have taken leave since the beginning of last month, but she didn't. She didn't know why.
Knock! Knock! Knock!
"Come in." A voice came from inside.
Rebecca coded for Clarie to open the door and enter first. The girl obeyed and opened the door.
In front of her, behind the table sat a man who was focused on his laptop.
Clarie walked slowly towards the table of the man who was none other than her boss. Lucas Henderson, a 35-year-old man, is not just any man. The man married a beautiful model named Marion Larsen two years ago.
The man had a handsome face and eyes as sharp as an eagle. Fine hairs grew around his firm jaw, so any woman would be tempted to caress him.
Lucas suddenly shifted his gaze from the square screen in front of him to the ladies who had just entered his room. Clarie swallowed hard as their gazes met. The girl wasn't sure if the man in front of her was looking at her or was staring at Rebecca.
"Have you rehearsed it, Bec?" Lucas asked Rebecca.
That deep voice sounded so sexy in Clarie's ears, making the girl swallow her saliva again.
"Of course, sir. I've trained her well and she'll work nimbly, right, Clarie?"
"Ha!? Oh, yes, that's right, sir," said Clarie nervously because her mind had been wandering somewhere earlier.
Lucas looked at Clarie deeply.
"Where are the files I should review?" Lucas asked.
Rebecca nudged Clarie on the shoulder beside her to hand over the file she had in her hands.
Clarie walked over to Lucas' table with her heart beating fast.
"Please, sir," She said quietly.
Lucas grabbed the file quickly.
"Get her to focus on her work, Bec. I don't want her to daydream too much!" Lucas said firmly.
Clarie widened her eyes at the man's firm words.
Rebecca looked at Clarie with a sharp gaze. "Yes sir!"
Rebecca and Clarie immediately left the superior's room.
"What are you thinking, stupid girl?" Rebecca asked, tapping Clarie's forehead with the nib of her pen.
"Ah!" cried Clarie in surprise.
"Are you nervous or...?"
"I don't know, he's so charming, Bec," Clarie said quickly.
"Don't mess around, Clarie. He is already married!" Rebecca reminded.
"Yes, yes. I know," said the girl weakly.
"I'm afraid you won't be able to focus on work if you always admire Mr. Henderson later," Rebecca said, propping her chin.
"Ah, no, no! I'm not going to be like that, Bec, take it easy," Clarie said in denial.
"You know, Mr. Henderson doesn't like negligence and lack of time discipline. You might get fired later," said Rebecca threatening the girl next to her.
No! Clarie doesn't want to lose her job. She will do well, from now on. It took a lot of effort to get to where she is today, she will defend it.
Evening.
Rebecca prepares to leave early. Meanwhile, Clarie was going home after Mr. Henderson left his room. That's what Rebecca used to do every day.
Clarie's phone rang indicating an incoming call.
"Daniel?" She said. She quickly picked up the call.
"Yes, Danny?"
"When are you coming home, let me pick you up?" asked her best friend on the other end.
Clarie glanced at the door beside her which was still tightly closed and showed no sign of being opened.
"I have to wait for my boss to come home first," Clarie said in a low voice.
"Oh yes. I forgot that you are promoted now," said Daniele with a chuckle.
"Tsk, that's not it. I'm just replacing, not promotion!" Clarie exclaimed indignantly.
"Same thing, Clarie. Let me know when you're ready to go home, OK?"
"Okay." Clarie closed her cell phone, went back to studying the documents in front of her.
Soon Lucas came out of his room and found Rebecca's substitute secretary still working on the computer in front of him. In fact, he had been watching her for a long time. Because of that, he asked the HR department to place the girl as Rebecca's assistant.
"Time to go home, Miss Clarie," Lucas said in a low voice.
Clarie raised her head and was surprised to see her boss standing beside her desk.
"Yes?" asked Clarie confused.
"It's time to go home," the man repeated himself.
Clarie smiled awkwardly, then nodded. "Yes sir," She replied.
Lucas nodded, then left Clarie stunned in her chair.
"Just like that?" she asked in disbelief.
Pong! Clarie hit her on the head.
"What did you expect, Clarie? An offer to take you home?" said the girl mocking herself.
Lucas, who was still standing at the end of the hall, only smiled briefly at the behavior of his new secretary.
Daniel Grant was a special forces king, with unparalleled strength and dignity, but he became different because of Ashley Marcellus, the cute and stubborn little doctor. Their flash marriage was surprising, but even more surprising was his domination and protection of her. He was noble and aloof, cold-blooded and ferocious, but he clung to her like a child. When she proposed a divorce agreement, he pestered her every night, demanding physical compensation from her. She couldn't take it anymore: "Daniel, look clearly, we're divorced." He kissed her fiercely and said, "Don't be silly, military marriage is not something you can just leave when you want to!" Their relationship was so complicated, but also so real. They loved each other, depended on each other, but also hurt each other. This is a love story full of contradictions and challenges, but they persisted until the end.
Filled with hatred, Edison vowed to avenge his brother's death. In the love fairy tale he wove, he made Lilian fall in love with him. This is the beginning of revenge. Will this love end because of hatred or continue?
Elyana thought that she could successfully escape her grandfather's marriage arrangement and avoid marrying a rich old man. But unexpectedly, she escaped from an arranged marriage. But involved in another marriage. And this man, he is powerful and has an indissoluble bond with her.
The intention to apply for a job as a nanny, because she needed an additional job to make a living and pay for her father's treatment, actually led Laura to Greyson's madness which took away her chastity, and bound her to become a gratifier. Will Laura be willing to become Gray's gratifying slave for some money for her father's medication?
Rosemary went to her husband's office with the pregnant checking document .But meeting her husband had sex with her friend in the office.She cried and left bravely and conceal the news of their baby. She hided in her best friend--Safa's house,whom was the sister of Max ,her first love. They met again. Max wanted to pushed her down on the bed, "You ruined my life. Ten years ago, you said I got your virginity.My fiancee left me .Now ,you stand in front of me .I won't let you go now." Rosemary screamed :" Don't hurt me .I'm pregnant." Then things became messy.
In order to fulfill her grandfather's last wish, Stella entered into a hasty marriage with an ordinary man she had never met before. However, even after becoming husband and wife on paper, they each led separate lives, barely crossing paths. A year later, Stella returned to Seamarsh City, hoping to finally meet her mysterious husband. To her astonishment, he sent her a text message, unexpectedly pleading for a divorce without ever having met her in person. Gritting her teeth, Stella replied, "So be it. Let’s get a divorce!" Following that, Stella made a bold move and joined the Prosperity Group, where she became a public relations officer that worked directly for the company’s CEO, Matthew. The handsome and enigmatic CEO was already bound in matrimony, and was known to be unwaveringly devoted to his wife in private. Unbeknownst to Stella, her mysterious husband was actually her boss, in his alternate identity! Determined to focus on her career, Stella deliberately kept her distance from the CEO, although she couldn't help but notice his deliberate attempts to get close to her. As time went on, her elusive husband had a change of heart. He suddenly refused to proceed with the divorce. When would his alternate identity be uncovered? Amidst a tumultuous blend of deception and profound love, what destiny awaited them?
Natalie used to think she could melt Connor’s icy heart, but she was sorely mistaken. When at last she decided to leave, she discovered that she was pregnant. Even so, she chose to quietly leave his world, prompting Connor to mobilize all of his resources and expand his business to a global scale—all in a bid to find her. But there was no trace of Natalie. Connor slowly spiraled into madness, turning the city upside down and leaving chaos in his wake. Natalie finally surfaced years later, with wealth and power of her own, only to find herself entangled with Connor once again.
Linsey was stood up by her groom to run off with another woman. Furious, she grabbed a random stranger and declared, "Let's get married!" She had acted on impulse, realizing too late that her new husband was the notorious rascal, Collin. The public laughed at her, and even her runaway ex offered to reconcile. But Linsey scoffed at him. "My husband and I are very much in love!" Everyone thought she was delusional. Then Collin was revealed to be the richest man in the world. In front of everyone, he got down on one knee and held up a stunning diamond ring. "I look forward to our forever, honey."
To the public, she was the CEO's executive secretary. Behind closed doors, she was the wife he never officially acknowledged. Jenessa was elated when she learned that she was pregnant. But that joy was replaced with dread as her husband, Ryan, showered his affections on his first love. With a heavy heart, she chose to set him free and leave. When they met again, Ryan's attention was caught by Jenessa's protruding belly. "Whose child are you carrying?!" he demanded. But she only scoffed. "It's none of your business, my dear ex-husband!"
"Love is blind!" Lucinda abandoned her beautiful and comfortable life because of a man. She married him and slaved off for him for three long years. One day, the scales finally fell off her eyes. She realized that all her efforts were in vain. Her husband, Nathaniel still treated her like shit. All he cared about was his lover. "Enough is enough! I quit wasting my years with an ungrateful man!" Lucinda's heart was shattered into many pieces, but she summoned up the courage to ask for a divorce. The news caused a stir online! A filthy rich young woman recently got divorced? She was a good catch! Countless CEOs and handsome young men immediately swarmed to her like bees to honey! Nathaniel couldn't take it anymore. He held a press conference and begged with teary eyes, "I love you, Lucinda. I can't live without you. Please come back to me." Would Lucinda give him a second chance? Read to find out!
There was only one man in Raegan's heart, and it was Mitchel. In the second year of her marriage to him, she got pregnant. Raegan's joy knew no bounds. But before she could break the news to her husband, he served her divorce papers because he wanted to marry his first love. After an accident, Raegan lay in the pool of her own blood and called out to Mitchel for help. Unfortunately, he left with his first love in his arms. Raegan escaped death by the whiskers. Afterward, she decided to get her life back on track. Her name was everywhere years later. Mitchel became very uncomfortable. For some reason, he began to miss her. His heart ached when he saw her all smiles with another man. He crashed her wedding and fell to his knees while she was at the altar. With bloodshot eyes, he queried, "I thought you said your love for me is unbreakable? How come you are getting married to someone else? Come back to me!"