[Otis]Since my company's problems were over, I could sleep soundly. Focusing on work kept Cattleya out of my thoughts. Also, I could swim as usual that morning. We met up with Camari at the pool, then I took her to breakfast in my unit.I memorized the words I would say to her to get her to become my assistant. I didn't want to seem desperate. Therefore, I asked her something else before getting to the main topic. I wanted her to accept the job offer.Unexpectedly, Camari was very surprised by my job offer. I thought she would cheer up and accept it gladly. However, she asked for time to think. I needed an answer from her immediately, though. I didn't want to hire Bruce any longer."With the salary you're offering, Miss Gastrell shouldn't refuse. Are you sure she can be your shadow? Miss Gastrell hasn't had any experience as a leader," Jasper said, giving his opinion."She was a supervisor for two years. That's enough to give her an idea of leading people. The difference is that she l
I headed for Father's house. No matter that the security guard wouldn't open the door, I would force my way in. He'd been lying to me for fifteen years. I knew Cattleya died in the same car as Arnold, but he hid her pregnancy.Arnold and Cattleya died on different days. Cattleya passed away on the spot, while Arnold survived for a few hours. That made it easy for Father to manipulate Cattleya's accident. Her family didn't know she was in the same car as Arnold.Cattleya's family accepted the accident as the cause of her death because Father provided the doctor's post-mortem. Cattleya was under the influence of alcohol while driving. It was a nasty accusation, but better than her family knowing Cattleya was Arnold's mistress.I should have been suspicious when the police called the incident a single accident. But I was too grief-stricken to think clearly. After all, I hadn't met Jasper at that point. So, I had no one to ask for help with the investigation.“Sorry, sir. Master isn't home
I couldn't accept that it was only me and Cattleya who bore the shame of the accident. Even though the public didn't know about our relationship, my family didn't stop insulting me and Cattleya. Arnold was considered a dutiful son and a faithful husband until his death. That wasn't fair.I was secretly watching very important people to Father. I had no idea why I was doing that, but I started it on a whim. First one person, then the opportunity opened up and more and more people became involved.Ten people very close to Father's business borrowed a sizable amount of money from my company. I didn't know why they didn't borrow from Haworth Incorporation, and I didn't ask.I was grateful that my playfulness had paid off. I was holding important people I could sway when making big decisions. The fate of Father and Farrell was in my hands. All I had to do was snap my fingers, and everyone turned against them.“Do you mean I need to send an ad to those twenty names?” Jasper confirmed.“Yes.
[Camari]My face was throbbing so I couldn't leave the unit that morning. My left arm was pulsating and slightly painful to move. Jasper must have told his superiors about last night. I didn't want to meet them in this state.Tears fell, I wiped them away quickly. I wouldn't cry for that bastard. That was enough. I had to think of something to prevent them from hurting me again. But I didn't know what to do.Grandpa was the right choice, but I couldn't snitch on them. Moreover, Farrell and I were in the process of divorce. Even though our relationship was still the same, I didn't want to take advantage of that kind-hearted man's affection for me.'Work for me.' That sentence rang in my head.“That was it! Why didn't I think of that? I can ask Otis' help!”I rushed to the bathroom, but my reflection in the mirror reminded me why I didn't go to the pool this morning. I sighed. I couldn't see him today. My eyes heat up. I didn't want anyone to see my imperfect face.I returned to the fron
I didn't know what was in her mind, but I wasn't crazy yet. I still loved Farrell because I couldn't throw away these six years of feelings in one second. But to return to him after he hurt me, that wasn't going to happen.Farrell would regret what he did to me. I'm sure that day would come, but I meant what I said. I wouldn't take him back. His actions in destroying my father's hard work and bringing him close to death were unforgivable.Moreover, after he hurt me on Saturday night and told me to apologize to Bella, the second chance for him was tightly closed.I wouldn't open that door no matter what he did.“I apologize for being prejudiced, nothing more. Farrell and I are divorced. You have to accept reality. We won't reconcile,” I stated.“Camari? Why did you say that?” she gently asked. “Tell me, did my son hurt you? When? I'll have a serious talk with him.”The waiter brought drinks, giving me a chance to think about my answer. I ordered a cup of cold coffee to go while Eleanor
My heart was pounding furiously. Otis Haworth proposed to me to be his wife. The man who owned the fifth best financial company in the country. Even though his name wasn't mentioned daily in the business news, people respected his company.He was right. His idea was better, much better. My parents and I had more protection by being under his protection. Farrell or Bella couldn't touch me again. Anyone else who intended to hurt me would have to go through Otis.“Don't worry. It's only for one year. I won't keep you forever. I know you don't love me. I promise I won't touch you. You just need to accompany me whenever I attend important events,” he added.I looked at him in disbelief. I was officially divorced from Farrell today. I was single so there was no harm in marrying whoever I wanted. Farrell was going to marry Bella, why would I reject the proposal of a man who was better than my ex?“Okay. Let's get married. I'll do whatever you want as long as it doesn't violate the law and con
[Otis]Jasper laid me down, then returned with the oxygen tank. I refused the medicine he offered. I didn't want to be dependent on that poison. Feeling the fresh air enter my nose, I felt more relieved. I breathed deeply, trying to calm myself.I didn't know why the nightmare had returned. I hadn't thought about Jim and everyone from my old high school in a long time. Although I was bullied in middle school, the worst times were in high school and college, because my friends were like giants around me.My short body might give them the courage to make fun of me. After all, I was an easy target. Father didn't care what happened to me. I came home battered, only Mother cried for me.Father never talked to the school or tried to stop the abuse I was receiving. His silence made the people at school and college even worse. Because the person who attacked me was the son of a prominent person, the school chose to remain silent.Had I hired a bodyguard a long time ago, perhaps my psychologica
Jasper and I met Camari in the elevator. She looked different in her blue formal dress. Her hair was tied in a ponytail, showing off her long neck. She covered up the redness on her cheeks with her makeup perfectly.She looked a few inches taller in her high heels. However, I didn't feel inferior or intimidated by the increase in height. The woman's appearance was enhanced by her sweet smile.“Good morning,” she greeted as she entered the elevator.“Good morning,” Jasper and I replied in unison.“You're gorgeous, Miss Gastrell,” Jasper complimented, making me roll my eyes.“Thank you. You are very handsome, Jasper.” Camari smiled at him.“How does Mr. Haworth look?” Jasper glanced at me. Seriously?Before Camari could answer, the elevator doors opened. A man and a woman entered. Fortunately, they interrupted in time. So, Camari didn't have to awkwardly answer my assistant's stupid question. In a moment, the elevator was full of other residents heading to the parking lot.Jasper and I e