Alaric turned around to look at Evelyn's worried face. “So, Miss Evelyn, why do you have that face on you?” He asked, walking closer to her. She was a bit anxious, seeing that he was moving nearer to her.“I… um… I d– don't know… sir,” she stuttered. “I have told you, young lady, not to get anxious in front of me. Don't think of me as your boss when I walk towards you. You know what you can think of me as?” He asked. Her bulby eyes blinked severally. “W-what?” She asked, calmly.“Your pretty boy best friend,” he said, and in the next moment, drew closer, and planted a soft peck on her cheek. In a moment, brief yet long, Evelyn stood in shock, as Alaric went back, and sat on his desk.“That was a shocker, wasn't it?” He asked and smiled. “Well, be prepared for more shockers, young lady.” Evelyn stood frozen on her feet, her mind reeling with disbelief as she thought about how Alaric's lips left a feather-light kiss on her cheek. Shock surged through her veins like a lightning bolt
“Cut the fantasy crap, Evelyn. The both of us know that the best status for you is not my secretary, but the one by my side. Look at the way you were excited when you saw me come to work today. I have never seen you that much excited before. Don't you think that means something?”“I was only happy that you were finally back, young master. It is nothing more than that,” she lied. Deep down, she knew it wasn't true, even though she tried to deny it.“Don’t worry, Evelyn, I will make you admit it. Just give me time, and you will profess your love to me,” he said. “That, my future girlfriend, is a promise from your future boyfriend to your present self,” he said with a smirk and turned around to leave the office. “For how long are you willing to wait, sir?” She asked, and Alaric paused in his tracks. He turned around to look at her, as he raised a brow. “I have strong endurance and patience, young lady. I'm sure you wouldn't want to test that,” he said.“What if I don't have an answer
As Steve left the office, Alaric burst out into laughter. His trick on getting Steve to go and call Evelyn worked – pretend like yours in rage, and all they'll do is what you say, he thought to himself.“I am finally living the life, man. I don't want more than this. Just the happiness of those around me and mine too, almighty. And yes, my future girlfriend,” he said. As he sat behind his desk, the soft click of heels against the polished floor heralded Evelyn's entrance. Just as he was praying to the lord, he saw the door handle wind down, his gaze instinctively lifted, drawn to the sound, and he watched as she approached with an air of confidence that never failed to captivate him and he composed himself. Then, in her dazzling work outfit, Evelyn walked into the room and bowed at Alaric.“Good morning, young master. You called for me,” she said, as she walked into the office. She was only a secretary, yet she exuded an aura of elegance that transcended her professional role."E
“You were sleeping, young master. How do you know for a fact that I was looking at you?” she asked.“I'm not a baby, Evelyn,” he said, standing up, exactly what she was always afraid of. He looked at her, and as he approached her, he tried hard not to move back, clenching her hands tightly, and pulling them to her hips. “Don't you know that I have a third eye?” Alaric questioned, stopping right as he reached in front of her, only several centimeters between them.“A t…third eye?” She asked.“Yes, Evelyn. The same eye I used to find the inner you, your real beauty,” he said. Love dancing in the air, what more can give chills than that to a poor secretary whose boss was suddenly intimidating?“I don't understand what you're trying to say, young master. The truth is that I didn't want to disturb you and so I was planning on leaving the office, and then knocking on the door again for you to wake up. I thought that it would be disrespectful trying to wake you up,” she said.“Don't respec
Mr. Donaldson motioned for Alaric to take a seat in the cozy corner of the cafe, and with a warm smile, Alaric obliged. As he settled into the chair, his gaze swept across the cafe, taking in the inviting ambiance: soft lighting, comfortable seating, and the gentle hum of conversation. He couldn't help but admire Mr. Donaldson's choice of venue, a perfect setting for their meeting, even though he didn't know what the old man was up to."Thank you for choosing such a convenient spot," Alaric commended Mr. Donaldson, acknowledging the thoughtfulness of their meeting place. “I must say, this place looks better than the last place,” he said. Mr. Donaldson nodded graciously in response,“Well, it's the same place, young master, but has been made better.” He was about to delve into the purpose of their gathering when their conversation was interrupted by the arrival of Evelyn. She stopped as she reached their table, bowing ahead at Mr Donaldson.With a curious glance, Mr. Donaldson tur
"I don't have any regrets about exposing our secrets, young master. All that I want is to be finally able to ask for forgiveness. I have realized that competition should be healthy and not based on hatred. This is what I have learned. You can punish me if you want, but I just need your help for one thing,” he said.“And what is that?”“Salvation. Save me. My company is dying,” he said, lowering his head, and crying. Alaric looked at Evelyn. It was as if everything that was happening in front of them was a dream. First, a revelation, and now, asking for money? He suspected that the only reason Mr. Donaldson told him the truth was to ask for money. Or he could be lying, too.“So you're trying to say that you exposed the agenda of you and your comrades all for your own selfish interest?” He asked, and Mr. Donaldson raised his head in surprise.“That is not the reason why I told you about everything, young master. I wouldn't have done that if it was just for money. I just came to ask
“Don't forget that you haven't gotten what you wanted from me already, Mr. Donaldson. I can quickly command the 200 grand not to be given to you, and there is nothing you will be able to do about it,” Alaric said.“Whether you give me the 200 grand or not, I will still be indebted to you. You are a very great person, sir. Please, handle things carefully in the future. When it is time, I am at my home, come and punish me,” Mr. Donaldson said. Tears were brimming in Alaric's eyes. Deep. It had gotten personal. He was almost getting frustrated by the whole situation. Lies upon lies, truth upon truth, mysteries upon mysteries, when would the story end? He thought to himself, breathing heavily as he raised his head to the sky, thinking deeply.“I'm sorry. I know it must be really tough on you, but you shouldn't take responsibility for everything. Go and ask your father about it, and whatever he tells you to do, do it. Even if it is to kill me, I am at home. I just want to build a success
Evelyn, surprised by how he was able to guess every single thing that was happening to her, tried to hide her shocked expression. “H… how?”“Don't worry, Evelyn. I told you that I would make sure you realize your love for me, and this is just the first step towards it. Look how you were able to calm me down without even doing much. That is the effect of your presence in my life,” he said. Tapping on the button that winded down the windows, he snapped his finger at the guard outside. He entered the car and ignited the engine.“Take me to the mansion. I want to see my father,” he commanded, and the guard nodded. Meanwhile, Evelyn, who hadn't said a word, rested a finger on her lips as she reminisced the feeling of Alaric's kiss that sent jolts of electricity throughout her body. The car drove to the mansion as Alaric had commanded. Evelyn was a little bit worried that he didn't decide to drop her off at the office, and she wondered why he was taking her with him.“Young master,” sh