Sasha’s POVEmilia looked at me with concern, distressed by what I might have endured at Valentino's hands. "If Valentino has done anything to you that's not right, I won't let him off the hook.""Well, if he crosses a line I can't accept, I won't tolerate it," I replied with a smile.Jared knocked on the door and entered, holding a stack of papers in his hand."Excuse me, Sasha. Do you have time to talk now?" Jared asked politely."Sure, come on in. This is my best friend, Emilia. You can discuss anything in front of her," I said, gesturing towards Emilia.Jared nodded, entered, closed the door behind him, and handed the documents to me.Throughout this, Emilia eyed Jared with hostility."Well, a beast in human clothing," Emilia muttered coldly.A beast in human clothing? Was she referring to him? What had he done to earn such disdain? How had he become this so-called beast in human form?I frowned at Emilia. I understood her anger stemmed from Valentino's actions, but her hostility
Sasha's POV As I walked through the company, I noticed how everyone greeted me with respect and, in some cases, apprehension. It seemed my absence of just a few days had elevated my presence to something almost intimidating.Entering the chairman's office, I found Jared immersed in his work, glancing up as I approached. "Sasha, you're here?" He said, surprised to see me back at work so soon."Yes," I nodded, curious. "What's going on with everyone in the company? They look at me like I'm a ghost."Jared explained, “Valentino dealt with Mr. Joe firmly. Word spread and people are cautious no, fearing they might meet the same fate as Mr. Joe."Thinking of Mr. Joe, my frown deepened. "What happened to Mr. Joe?""He's in prison," Jared replied. "They gathered evidence of his illegal dealings. He's looking at a long sentence.""Good," I muttered, my teeth gritted. Mr. Joe had almost assaulted me. Prison seemed like a fitting punishment for him.After a brief chat with Jared, I delved into
Jared’s POVAs soon as I walked through the door, Valentino asked without looking up, "Has Sasha been discharged? How's her recovery going? What’s the progress at work?""Boss, that's exactly what I'm here to report," I said, stepping closer to him. "Sasha left the hospital this afternoon, and you won't believe what she did this evening."Valentino fixed his cold gaze on me, his eyes narrowing with a hint of menace.I shivered slightly, realizing I shouldn't tease him.Taking a deep breath, I recounted the day's events, focusing on the evening's developments. Valentino listened intently as I detailed Sasha's accomplishments, nodding slightly.It was clear she was smarter than we initially thought. In under a month, she grasped essential skills and improved her negotiation tactics.Let's let Sasha run the company on her own for a while. I'll keep an eye on things and step in only if necessary," I suggested.Valentino nodded thoughtfully."By the way, Sasha mentioned finding a persona
Sasha’s POV"You're lying! Did I seduce your husband? Where is he? Do you want him to come here and confirm that? You can't just accuse me of seducing other people's boyfriends. My boyfriend here is proof, and his injury is proof!" she yelled, pointing below the drunk man.Laughter erupted around us.Even though it was clear I was the one being wronged, the situation was still amusing. This woman and her drunk boyfriend were quite the pair.I could see that everyone knew I wasn't the one who had seduced him. They were all waiting to see how I would handle this.Emilia, clearly angry, shot back, "You believe everything your boyfriend says? Are you that naive? It's obvious your man harassed my friend first, and she defended herself. We didn't even accuse him of assault, but you're here causing trouble for us.""Look, everyone, they admit it! They hit my boyfriend!" The woman with heavy makeup suddenly got excited. "If you hit someone, you have to pay. This is a serious injury for a man.
Chapter 46Sasha’s POV"No one told me," I insisted, looking at Valentino and trying to explain patiently.But he didn't give me a chance to explain. He suddenly stood up, grabbed my neck, and started to squeeze as if he wanted to strangle me."You're sent by Sandra, aren't you?" He quizzed me and began to hurt me.I tried to pull his hand away, shaking my head desperately.No, I'm not. I don't even know Sandra!Was he going to kill me?I could hear my neck cracking, and I felt like I was about to suffocate. My chest felt like it was about to burst from the pain."Let go." I used the last of my strength, struggling desperately to push him away.Finally, he let go.I collapsed on the ground, looking up at him in horror.“I don't know Sandra. I'm not anyone's pawn. I'm just Sasha!”"Who made you pretend to be her to get close to me? Do you know all the women who pretended to be her ended up dead?" Valentino's cold gaze bore into me.He was convinced of his delusions. He thought I was se
Sasha’s POVI felt like I had endured a catastrophe. Suddenly, I needed to know who Sandra was.Why did Valentino keep mentioning her name whenever he abused me?It seemed likely Sandra resembled me in some way, or he wouldn't accuse me of impersonating her.One thing was clear: Sandra had deeply wronged Valentino, evoking both his love and his hate.The next morning, I woke up feeling like my bones might shatter. Despite my weakness, I muster the strength to rise from the bed.I see my mistakes and how I allowed my naivety to take over. The contract with Valentino was just the beginning.From Valentino's demeanor yesterday, it's clear he harbors both deep hatred and love for Sandra. I must be the one he's chosen to replace her.I take a deep breath, trying to steady myself, but end up retching instead.Examining the bruises and ambiguous marks on my body, I grimace. I gingerly step off the bed, only to find my legs buckling beneath me, forcing me to sit on the floor.My legs are like
Sasha's POVValentino stood at the door, but before he could utter a word, I had instructed Jared to drive off.My change had unsettled him. It seemed he couldn't control me. He had signed the contract, but my transformation surpassed his expectations.As soon as I entered the company, I was greeted with immense respect."Good morning, Chairman Sasha!""Good morning, Chairman!"...and so on.Everyone greeted me with reverence, their eyes filled with admiration.I acknowledged their greetings with a nod, maintaining a professional distance. Walking briskly, I surprised those around me with my speed.Most employees had met me before.Previously, I was like a timid rabbit, protected under the former chairman's wing. I rarely took an active role, visiting the company more as a formality than to engage with its operations.Now, everything has changed in just a month. My presence exuded confidence and capability.Not only had my demeanor transformed, but my competence had also grown.Clemen
Sasha's POVA few minutes later, as soon as I leave to handle some matters, Jared immediately calls Dr. Luke."Luke, I need to ask you something.""What is it?" Dr. Luke sounds surprised to receive a call from Valentino's special assistant."My boss, do you think he might have a mental illness?" Jared hesitates, then asks directly. "After Sandra left, he seemed greatly affected. Could he have suffered psychological trauma? Should he seek treatment?"On the other end of the line, Dr. Luke bursts out laughing. "Jared, you have quite the reflex arc. Why didn't you think your boss had a heart condition from the start and only brought this up now?""It's not me who brought it up—" Jared starts to say before stopping himself."Let me guess, was it Sasha, your current boss?" Dr. Luke chuckles knowingly."Dr. Luke, you're sharp. Please don't tell the boss," Jared says earnestly."To be honest, your boss does have some quirks, but his condition is stable. It's nothing serious. I'm more concer