Archer smiled to himself as he walked out of the restaurant, he felt proud for defending himself.The hate he had for people who abuse their power was so potent that he was tempted to call Madison and report the manager.But he refrained from doing so, he wanted to deal with this himself before it escalated. He was going to keep his distance from Lola.He didn't want her to get the wrong impression, so Archer brought out his phone to call the driver when he heard his name."Archer,"He turned to find a somber Lola standing there with a somber look on her face. He sighed."Look, I don't...""I am sorry," Lola cut him off.Archer furrowed his brows in confusion but Lola raised a hand to stop him."I am so sorry I assumed earlier but I know now that you were only trying to help."Archer nodded but he kept frowning.Lola smiled awkwardly, she couldn't make up for her rudeness but she could apologize for being so harsh."I stood up to him when you left and I realized that I wouldn't have t
Archer groaned as he rolled around in the sheets. His head felt heavy and he wanted to do nothing more than sleep in.It was a bad idea to drink when the next day was a working day. The events of yesterday were still in his mind, he dreaded having to face his colleagues after everything they witnessed in the parking lot.Archer knew it took great effort not to give in to his anger. The way they were tempting him, he almost blew up.He had no idea how he got home but he could remember waiting with Lola who ordered a cab, she kept asking him questions he couldn't answer.Archer saw to it that she entered the cab and then waited for his driver to come to pick him up, he had walked into the house startling Gabriel.The latter had bombarded him with questions but Archer couldn't answer him. How could he explain that he almost gave in to his anger and plummeted an asshole to the ground?The knock on the door made Archer's eyes pop open, and Gabriel peeked in."Aren't you late for work?" he
He used the private elevator to the office and knocked on the door."Come in," her voice called from inside.Archer entered the office, his eyes wandered around like he had never been there before.Be couldn't get used to the magnificent sight of the office."Please have a seat," Madison pointed to the chair."Thank you,""How has the experience been?" she asked."It's only been the second day. I think this question comes after a month.""Well, you are a special case and I have to ask every minute."Archer chuckled while Madison stared at him curiously. "Do you have anything to tell me?" she asked.The question made Archer pause and look at her curiously."Like what?"Madison shrugged.Archer wondered if she found out about what had happened during their night out. Nobody could have told him.He shook his head."I see,"They remained silent until Madison broke it."I overheard your colleagues talking about the Incheon project, and how you are the one handling it.""Yeah, my manager t
The woman narrowed her eyes as she stared at Archer just as he came out of the office.Her mind worked fast to deduce what he was doing here, she knew she was right in assuming.Archer unaware of the kind of thoughts the woman was having nodded politely."Good afternoon," he greeted.The woman glared at him, "Shut up," she snapped.Archer clamped his like shut, wondering what he did to deserve such treatment, he gave the woman a smile hoping it would satisfy her.He moved to get out of her way but she blocked him, her ever-knowing eyes assessing him from head to toe."I was right," she mused."You were right about what?" he implored."I was right, you don't belong here and the only way you could have gotten a chance here is through that," she nodded at Madison's door.Archer felt anger flare up in him at her words but he kept the smile on his face intact."The likes of me?" he asked.Oblivious to the anger brewing in him, the woman kept talking with no care in the world."Did I stutte
Archer turned sharply at the sound of the voice. He sighed when he saw his manager standing there with a smug look on his face.His eyes were filled with disdain for Archer because of the gossip.Archer recalled the manager's question and that alone had him frowning."What is?" he asked the manager.The manager shrugged, "You had us all fooled." Archer furrowed his brows, unaware of where this was going."I have no idea what you are talking about," he said."Of course you don't. Nothing is hidden under the sun. Who knew you would be exposed like this?" the manager said."I am going to humor you by pretending I know what you are talking about.""You don't have to pretend. I wondered why you felt so confident because you smashed the CEO to get here." the manager snickered.He clapped for Archer, "If I liked you, I would have applauded you for being a player with such high tastes."Archer clenched his jaw, he was getting tired of all of this. Why does everyone keep attacking him?He s
Lola paced as she held the phone to her ear, her face knitted in worry and her lips pursed."Come on, pick up," she mumbled as she dialed the number again. Her mind is in constant overdrive.The phone kept ringing and ringing but there was no answer. Lola sighed again.She had been trying to call Archer this whole time but it was to no avail.Archer roused from his sleep, he checked the time and smiled to himself. He woke up early.He tried to search for his phone but he couldn't find it."Where is it?" he asked himself as he turned over the pillows looking for it.He ran a hand through his hair, thinking of where he left his phone. His eyes widened when he remembered.He had packed up his bag and put the flash drive in his pocket then he dropped his phone in the desk drawer hoping to pick it up after it was gone."Shit," he had left his phone in the office.Archer hurriedly showered and dressed for work. The driver dropped him at the usual spot and he walked the rest of the way.He
Archer followed Madison to his office, his heart beating so fast that he was afraid she could hear it.He checked his watch and sighed to himself, he was late and his manager was going to go off on him again.Like being in an article and the center of attention wasn't enough. Archer lifted his head when Madison opened the door to her office.She entered and started pacing almost immediately. Archer closed the door behind him and stood awkwardly in the corner as he watched her pace."Is everything okay?" he asked.Madison kept quiet, she placed her hands on her hips as she stood tapping her feet on the floor."Madison?" Archer called again,She stopped this time and looked at him like she was glaring at him. Archer met her gaze and held it.Madison sighed when she realized she was acting out of proportion."I got carried away," she said in a form of apology.Archer nodded, and he stepped closer to her. "I am so sorry, Madison.""For?" When Archer kept quiet, Madison realized what h
Consumed with his thoughts, Archer managed to get his work done while ignoring his colleagues.He could still hear their gossip and how they mocked him, they didn't care if he could hear them or not.It's not like Archer was going to pick a fight with them, he just wanted a little bit of respect but none was coming.Lola looked at him pitifully, she could hear everything and it pained her that he could too. She hissed at her colleagues to shut up but they just laughed at her and continued making her sigh.Archer smiled at her and told her not to worry about it. She insisted but he waved her away.The words Madison uttered kept bothering him as he worked. Archer shook his head when he discovered he wasn't going anywhere. It had him confused but he was determined to let it go."I am going out for lunch, want something to eat?" Lola asked.Archer shook his head, "No, I think I am going to stay here and get some more work done."Lola nodded and rushed out.Archer turned on his laptop and