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
Sasha's POV"Who is Sandra?" I asked, my mind racing as I processed the information from the documents. "I don't have any connection with Valentino beyond the contract. There's no point in confronting me with this."But then, Amelia suddenly exclaimed, "Sasha, why are you digging into Sandra like this? Do you know she's a sensitive topic for Valentino? What are you trying to accomplish?"I raised my brow, surprised by Amelia's sudden change in appearance. I turned to see Valentino standing behind me, his expression cold and unforgiving.Well, there was no use arguing now.Amelia quickly spoke up, clutching the papers in her hands. "Valentino, she was asking about Sandra and pressed me for information. I don't know how she found out about our connection, but she cornered me and threatened me.""I didn't investigate Sandra," I cut in sharply as I returned the documents to Amelia. "She invited me for coffee and gave me these documents. Thank you. I understand who Sandra is now. I'll take
Sasha’s POVThe passersby instinctively cleared a path.All eyes turned towards me.I was stunned.Why was Valentino seeking me out now?Beside me, Priscilla was also momentarily speechless, sensing Valentino's gaze fixed on me.I recalled seeing news reports that mentioned Valentino helping me regain Rex Corp. It seemed those reports weren't baseless."Is he your man?" Priscilla whispered.I shook my head. The relationship between Valentino and me was nothing like that of a husband and wife. It was more like the relationship between Priscilla and Maria—where she was taken care of financially, and I received assistance and mentorship from him.In essence, it wasn't all that different.The commotion around us erupted into a chorus of exclamations."Wow, is that Valentino's girlfriend?""She's stunning!""Isn't that Sasha? I remember a magazine report about her and Valentino's ambiguous relationship. They said Valentino helped her reclaim her company.""Are Sasha and Valentino more than
Sasha’s POVRegardless of whether Valentino ate them or not, I dug in. I was genuinely hungry after a long day of class and an evening without dinner. It was late now, and this meal felt like supper. Instant noodles was the most convenient and delicious food in the world.Valentino hesitated for a while as he saw me eating. His stomach growled audibly, clearly betraying his hunger.After a few minutes of thinking, he sat down and took a bite. Observing my satisfied expression, he refrained from requesting anything else.His initial distaste softened as he continued eating.The taste wasn't as bad as he'd expected.I sipped some hot water to clear her palate, then looked up at Valentino. "I guess the taste isn't as bad as you thought, right? It's quite delicious. Eat up while it's still hot."With that, I resumed devouring the noodles, not bothered about looking porsh or acting like a big girl. I could feel myself sweating a bit from the heat.After I finished eating I used a tissue t
Sasha's POVI tried to close my eyes, pretending not to hear anything, pretending to be asleep.It was so embarrassing. We weren't a couple, not even dating. Just a physical relationship, yet here I was, sharing a bed with Valentino without understanding why. Did I accidentally attract him today, like putting honey on myself?"Come here," his voice called again, making me shiver.In the darkness, I continued to feign sleep, hoping he'd leave me alone."You're asleep? Can you sleep every second?" His voice dripped with irony.I froze.Suddenly, his large hand pulled me towards him, and I found myself nestled against Valentino's warm chest. His grip was firm, holding me close, making me feel uneasy all over.But then, he used me as a pillow, his arms and legs wrapped around me, until his breathing evened out.I dared not move. Trying to shift away only made him hold me tighter as if warning me not to escape.The position was uncomfortable, and eventually, exhaustion took over, and I fel
Sasha's POV"Jared, you're a one-of-a-kind find. If I weren't your boss, I'd be trying to poach you for myself," I teased.Jared chuckled, the sound warm and familiar.He'd been Valentino's right hand for years, and everyone knew his loyalty was unshakeable. Headhunters circled him like sharks, offering better deals and brighter futures, but Jared remained steadfast. It wasn't just loyalty that kept him at Valentino's side, though. There was a spark in his eyes when he talked about the company, a passion that sometimes flared into a kind of controlled frenzy.We left the office together, heading for my place. Jared was there to meet the new trainer who'd be whipping me into shape.A black SUV pulled up as we arrived, and a tall, broad-shouldered man emerged. Victor. He radiated a rugged masculinity, his athletic build straining against his comfortable workout gear. There was a no-nonsense air about him, a directness in his gaze that I found instantly appealing.After introductions and
Sasha’s POVI reviewed the information about the new candidate, Kim, in the meeting room.She was in her early twenties and had some relevant work experience, although not specifically as a secretary or assistant. Kim had a professional appearance and seemed capable, though perhaps not as polished as Jared. With a bit of adjustment and training, she could potentially fit well into the role.Looking up at Kim, I questioned her directly, "Why did you choose to work as an assistant when you have no prior experience in this role?""I may lack direct experience, but I believe I can excel," Kim replied confidently. She explained that she saw RexCorp as a place where she could grow and thrive, despite her lack of previous experience as an assistant.Her answer was satisfactory and heartfelt. Out of all the candidates I've seen Kim appears to be the fit, for what I need.I made the decision to hire Kim away."Before I officially confirm your position I want to be clear that working as my assi
Valentino’s POVI came straight to my home after leaving the company but she didn't show up, leaving me waiting outside in the darkening sky, growing more and more irritated.I tried calling Sasha, but her phone was turned off, frustrating my attempts to reach her.After a while, I called Jared directly, demanding, "Where is Sasha?"His response came cautiously, "Boss, I don't know where Sasha is.""I need to know. You have five minutes," I replied coldly before hanging up.Frustrated and worried, I continued trying to reach Sasha to no avail. Then it hit me—I could contact Emilia, Sasha's close friend.Not knowing what to do, I called Emilia. "Hello, Emilia, do you know where Sasha is now?" I asked anxiously."Of course, I know where Sasha is. She's with me. What's going on? Why didn't you just call her?" Emilia responded with hostility."Where are you right now?" I pressed."I'm at home, of course!" Emilia snapped, clearly annoyed. "What's going on with her?"Emilia hung up on me. M