LOGINShare
Chapter Four: Ophelia
Last Updated:
2025-02-05 21:05:51There had to be a way out of this. Surely, he should know I wouldn't have slammed the door if I'd known he was inside.
I took a deep breath to collect my thoughts. “It's not what you think.” “It certainly is, Miss. I don't need to be a brainaic to know what you exhibited was utter disrespect “ “I didn't even know you were in there.” My tone came out sharp.. He narrowed his eyes at me. “I'm sorry. But I didn't know you were there or anyone was.” “That's not an excuse. Out of my office “ he concluded, going back to his computer. How could someone be this hardhearted. He was Aaron Donovan, the CEO of Donovan Corporation. He was known to be ruthless, but I hadn't imagined him to be this cruel. Anger surged within me. Nobody had ever treated me with such disrespect. Suddenly, he looked up at me and his brows shot up. “You're still standing there?” “I need this job. Please. I've put my all into this interview. I have a lot of goals, goals that I believe will help the company.” He regarded me condescendingly. “You should have taught about that before doing what you did.” Taking his eyes off me, he returned his attention to his computer. There was no point begging. I'd rather kiss a toilet seat than destroy my pride. I stomped away, not caring that I shut the door rather loudly. “Ms Hilary?” the receptionist called after me but I didn't turn back. I didn't stop walking till I reached a park, filled with trees, and lit with sunshine. Listlessly, I trudged towards a bench and buried my face in my hands, mulling over what just happened. It was partially my fault. Then again, Mr. Aaron played a role too. He had overrated and the termination was highly uncalled for. If it had been when I was my former self, I would have clapped back by stripping him of every rights to Lewis & Hale. In fact, he wouldn't have dared look at me the way he'd done if I had been Ophelia Lewis. I shoved all this off my mind to concentrate in the future. My plan to infiltrate Lewis & Hale stood. I needed to attach myself to one of the shareholders. Donovan's Corporation was out of question now. Onto the next one. I pulled out my phone from my bag and went to my notes app. In there were lists of shareholders who currently offered employment. Parklies Limited was looking for an errand person. It was way below what I aimed for, way below the position of a secretary which Aaron's company had offered. But other companies weren't hiring for now, so I had no choice. I had to accept the one available. “Parklies Limited it is.” I made a mental note of getting my fake CV ready. Then, I relaxed back in the bench to relish the serenity of the park. My peace was shattered when my phone rang. Reaching for it, my heart sank. It was Caleb's school teacher. “Ms Hilary, there was a mishap this morning.” I sprang to my feet, feeling my heart throb fast and hard. “Caleb had a seizure.” It was all she needed to say for me to start sprinting. “What, how, when?” Seizure was one thing had Caleb suffered as an infant. He'd frequented the hospital as a result. For some time now, he had gone into remission. This was beyond shocking to me. Most of what the teacher said flew past my head as my mind processed too many things at once. I hopped on the first available cab, stuttering orders to the driver. It felt like ages but eventually we got to the school premises. I rushed to the principal's office and was directed me to the sick baby. There on the bed laid Caleb. I rushed towards him and cupped his face. “Baby.” I hugged him. “Mommy's here now. Everything is alright. Mommy's here.” I thanked the nurse and principal profusely for calling my attention quickly, and also helping to stabilise the situation. Then, I went straight to the hospital with Caleb, for a major checkup, just to be sure the seizure hadn't been caused by something much more omnious. I held my heart in my mouth, praying that the worst hadn't yet occurred. The doctor ran some checks on Caleb. “There's nothing out of the ordinary. He should just have more rest time and moderate play levels. We're good to go,” the doctor said. A wave of relief filled me. Holding him close, I shut my eyes. I needed to pay closer attention to him. Perhaps, homeschool him. After consultation with the doctor, Caleb and I returned to the receiption where I stayed to wrap my head around all that had happened today. “Hello,” said a voice. I looked up to see it was a girl on a wheelchair stationed directly opposite Caleb. Caleb smiled back at her. I couldn't but smile too. Seeing the girl in that condition broke my heart. She couldn't be more than 20, and here she was having had her life shattered by what could perhaps have been an accident. It reminded me of my little boy too. But then the smile on my face disappeared when another person walked into the room towards the girl. I recognised the air of arrogance. I recognised the dark hair and dark piercing glance. And when he stared back at me, my fist curled. Aaron Donovan was here.
Related chapters
His Sassy Secretary: Lia’s Revenge Chapter Five: Aaron
As my alarm chimmed, I imagined smashing it and somehow having that turn back the hands of time. But the alarm had cost me close to a million dollars at an antique auction. The thought of inflicting such an injury on an inanimate object didn't seem becoming of me. For the first time in my thirty years of existence, I didn't feel like leaving my room. My footsteps towards the bathroom was lazy; I had forgone the routine of press-up. I didn't look forward to getting to the office because my frustration levels would likely increase today. Finding a replacement for the insolent lady proved extremely difficult. After showering, and dressing up, I settled in the living room with Geneviv to have breakfast. Her face softened. Before I could ask what the problem, she spoke, “You don't look cheerful. What's the problem?”“I don't wear a cheerful face,” I reminded her, stifling the smirk which itched to appear on my face. “Obviously.” She rolled her eyes. “But this case is different. Your w
Last Updated : 2025-02-05His Sassy Secretary: Lia’s Revenge Chapter Six
The morning light filtered through the tall glass windows of Aaron Donovan’s office as I stepped inside, heart pounding louder than my heels against the polished floor. I wasn’t sure why I’d agreed to come back, but I had. This was my shot. I had to make it count. The receptionist gave me a look—was it judgment, curiosity? I couldn’t tell. Either way, I held my chin up and walked straight to Aaron’s office without hesitation. I hadn’t had time to fully think through my decision. But now that I was here, there was no turning back. No more second-guessing. I was going to prove I could do this job, no matter what it took. Aaron didn’t intimidate me—at least, that’s what I kept telling myself. When I reached his door, I paused for a moment, taking a deep breath. If this was going to be awkward, it wasn’t my fault. I knocked, and before I could second-guess myself, I pushed the door open. Aaron was standing by the window, his broad back facing me. As always, he exuded power and control
Last Updated : 2025-02-10His Sassy Secretary: Lia’s Revenge Chapter Seven
I sat in the coffee shop, my eyes glued to the screen of my laptop, but my mind kept drifting.The adrenaline rush of my return to Donovan Corporation hadn’t worn off yet. It was a strange sensation, like stepping into a familiar room after years of being away.The smell of polished wood, the hum of a thousand voices in the background—it was the same, but I wasn’t the same.I knew Aaron would never let me off easily. He might have given me a second chance, but that didn’t mean he trusted me, or that he wouldn’t be watching my every move. And that was fine. He could watch. I would make sure he saw exactly what I wanted him to see. But there was something more I needed.Something he wouldn’t give me just by offering me a job as his secretary. I needed access to the people who truly ran the show, the ones whose names were whispered in boardrooms and whose decisions shaped the fate of entire industries.I was scrolling through my contacts when I saw her name. “Geneviv.” I hadn’t thought a
Last Updated : 2025-02-10His Sassy Secretary: Lia’s Revenge Chapter Nine
Ophelia’s POVThe day after I met with Geneviv, I was restless. My mind wouldn’t stop running through the possibilities, all the ways I could use the opportunity she had given me.I hadn’t expected her to be so willing to help, but I knew better than to believe it came without a catch. There was always a catch when you were dealing with people like her, with people like Aaron.The next morning, I arrived early at the office, ready to make my presence known. It was a quiet day, most of the other employees in their respective corners, but the tension in the air was palpable.I could feel it, the slight unease that had settled in ever since the interview disaster with Aaron. But now, things were different. I had a plan.A better plan. Geneviv’s words from yesterday echoed in my mind: You don’t mess with my brother. Not unless you’re prepared for the consequences. I wasn’t naive. I knew Aaron was ruthless. But what Geneviv hadn’t said was how far I was willing to go to get what I wanted.
Last Updated : 2025-02-10His Sassy Secretary: Lia’s Revenge Chapter Nine
Geneviv’s presence was an enigma—one I couldn’t quite decipher. As I stood there in the hallway, I couldn’t shake the uneasy feeling settling in my gut.Aaron’s office was just down the corridor, but I knew better than to return to it just yet. There were far more pressing matters at hand, and Geneviv was at the center of it.She motioned for me to follow her, leading the way toward the nearest exit. I hesitated for a moment, unsure if I was making the right decision. After all, I was here to prove myself to Aaron Donovan, not to get tangled in more family drama. But I couldn’t ignore the urgency in Geneviv’s voice.Something was up, and I had to know what. We stepped out of the building and into the crisp morning air. The city was bustling as usual, people rushing around on the sidewalks, but Geneviv seemed in her own world.She wheeled herself towards a nearby café without a word, her back straight, her gaze forward as if she was already a hundred miles away. I followed, matching h
Last Updated : 2025-02-10His Sassy Secretary: Lia’s Revenge Chapter Ten
The morning arrived with an unnerving calmness, a stillness that made my pulse race faster than it should have. I stood before my mirror, adjusting my blouse for the umpteenth time.I had spent the past hour choosing the right outfit, wanting to strike a balance between professional and confident. It wasn’t enough to simply show up anymore. I needed to make an impression—an unforgettable one. Aaron’s invitation—or perhaps, demand—hung over me like a storm cloud.His message had been straightforward, but it felt loaded with something more. I had no intention of backing down, no matter how intimidating he was or how complicated Geneviv’s warning had made things. I glanced over at Caleb, still fast asleep in his room. My little boy.I loved him more than life itself, and he was the reason I had pushed forward this far. No matter the obstacles, I couldn’t afford to fail him. I swallowed down the nerves crawling up my throat and adjusted my makeup one last time.Today was the day I would
Last Updated : 2025-02-10His Sassy Secretary: Lia’s Revenge Chapter Eleven
The day after I met with Geneviv, I was restless. My mind wouldn’t stop running through the possibilities, all the ways I could use the opportunity she had given me. I hadn’t expected her to be so willing to help, but I knew better than to believe it came without a catch. There was always a catch when you were dealing with people like her, with people like Aaron. The next morning, I arrived early at the office, ready to make my presence known. It was a quiet day, most of the other employees in their respective corners, but the tension in the air was palpable. I could feel it, the slight unease that had settled in ever since the interview disaster with Aaron. But now, things were different. I had a plan. A better plan. Geneviv’s words from yesterday echoed in my mind: You don’t mess with my brother. Not unless you’re prepared for the consequences. I wasn’t naive. I knew Aaron was ruthless. But what Geneviv hadn’t said was how far I was willing to go to get what I wanted. She had g
Last Updated : 2025-02-10His Sassy Secretary: Lia’s Revenge Chapter 12
Geneviv’s presence was an enigma—one I couldn’t quite decipher. As I stood there in the hallway, I couldn’t shake the uneasy feeling settling in my gut. Aaron’s office was just down the corridor, but I knew better than to return to it just yet. There were far more pressing matters at hand, and Geneviv was at the center of it. She motioned for me to follow her, leading the way toward the nearest exit. I hesitated for a moment, unsure if I was making the right decision. After all, I was here to prove myself to Aaron Donovan, not to get tangled in more family drama. But I couldn’t ignore the urgency in Geneviv’s voice. Something was up, and I had to know what. We stepped out of the building and into the crisp morning air. The city was bustling as usual, people rushing around on the sidewalks, but Geneviv seemed in her own world. She wheeled herself towards a nearby café without a word, her back straight, her gaze forward as if she was already a hundred miles away. I followed, match
Last Updated : 2025-02-15
Latest chapter
His Sassy Secretary: Lia’s Revenge Chapter 129
Ophelia’s POV The days following my engagement to Aaron were nothing short of magical. It felt like the universe had finally smiled upon me, after everything I had endured. The nightmares of the past—Samara, Kent, the danger to Caleb—seemed to drift farther away with each passing day, replaced by something far more beautiful: the chance to build a future, a future filled with love, joy, and the promise of new beginnings. Aaron and I had taken to spending even more time together as we prepared for our wedding and the launch of my new business. Caleb, too, was more content than I’d ever seen him. It was as though the wounds of the past were healing, replaced by an undeniable sense of peace and happiness. One Saturday morning, I woke up early, as I often did, to find the soft rays of the sun filtering through the curtains of our bedroom. I smiled to myself as I turned over to see Aaron, still peacefully asleep beside me. His features were relaxed, the lines of tension from earlier m
His Sassy Secretary: Lia’s Revenge Chapter 128
Ophelia’s POV Three months. It had been three months since everything turned upside down. Three months since the nightmare ended with the death of Samara and Kent’s final betrayal. Three months since Caleb and I were rescued from their grasp, and Aaron had stepped into our lives in ways I couldn’t have ever imagined. I leaned against the window of Aaron’s penthouse, watching the city lights shimmer below. The hustle and bustle of the world outside felt so distant now, like a memory I wasn’t sure I wanted to revisit. The pain and chaos of the past were slowly fading into the background, and the future—my future—was taking shape in ways I never thought possible. I glanced over at Caleb, who was playing with his toys in the living room. He was laughing—genuinely laughing—like he hadn’t in a long time. The last few months had been transformative for both of us. Caleb had his moments of fear and uncertainty, but with Aaron’s unwavering support, he was slowly finding his joy again. And
His Sassy Secretary: Lia’s Revenge Chapter 127
Ophelia’s POV The room fell into a stunned silence after the shot rang out. The echo of the gunfire hung in the air like a cruel reminder of everything I had been through. Samara lay sprawled on the floor, her eyes wide open in disbelief, the blood pooling around her neck. For a moment, I couldn’t move. I couldn’t breathe. My heart was racing, my hands still trembling from the adrenaline coursing through my veins. It was over. It was finally over. But as I stared at Samara’s lifeless body, something inside me broke. I had fought so hard to get to this point, to protect Caleb, to get my life back. And yet, all I felt in that moment was emptiness. “Ophelia!” a voice broke through my fog of thoughts. I turned to see Aaron rushing toward me, his face pale and his eyes filled with concern. Behind him, the SWAT officers were securing the area, making sure everything was under control. But it was Aaron who I needed, his presence grounding me in the chaos. He stopped in front of me, taki
His Sassy Secretary: Lia’s Revenge Chapter 126
Ophelia’s POV The air inside the car felt thick with tension as I drove toward the hideout, my knuckles white from gripping the steering wheel. Each word of Samara’s voice still echoed in my mind. The threats. The mockery. How naïve she thought I was, how helpless she believed me to be. But I wasn’t helpless anymore. I wasn’t that same girl who had been caught in her web of lies. I had changed. I had Aaron now—someone who would do anything to protect me. But even as I repeated this to myself, the sinking feeling in my chest wouldn’t disappear. The thought of Caleb—my son—kept pushing me forward. He was out there, trapped, with Samara and Kent. I couldn’t afford to be weak. I couldn’t let them break me again. I knew I was walking into a trap, but it didn’t matter. Caleb needed me. There was no other choice. I pulled into the abandoned warehouse where Samara had directed me. The place was desolate, the windows boarded up, and the area surrounding it looked abandoned for years. My
His Sassy Secretary: Lia’s Revenge Chapter 125
Ophelia’s POV As Aaron stepped inside the house, his presence immediately grounded me. I could feel the weight of the tension in the air, the fear and the uncertainty pressing against me. But there was something about him—something steady in the way he looked at me—that reassured me. We would get through this. He wasn’t going to let anything happen to Caleb. I watched as Aaron moved through the living room, scanning the space with a sharp, calculating look. His eyes swept over everything with a precision that made me feel safe, even though the dread in my chest didn’t subside. “Caleb’s upstairs,” I said, my voice shaking slightly as I motioned toward the staircase. “He was fine when I last checked.” But my instincts, which had been on high alert ever since Samara’s call, urged me to move faster. I didn’t like the stillness in the house. It was too quiet, too calm, like something was about to shatter. “I’ll go check on him,” Aaron said, his tone firm. But I was already heading for
His Sassy Secretary: Lia’s Revenge Chapter 124
Ophelia’s POV The night was dark, far darker than it had any right to be, considering the late hour. I sat on the couch, my phone resting on the coffee table, my fingers twitching as I glanced nervously at it. I had never felt so vulnerable, so helpless. Caleb was asleep upstairs, unaware of the growing danger that loomed over us. Aaron had left to take care of some business—he’d insisted on handling things alone, as much as I hated the idea. But I knew he was trying to protect me, to keep me from spiraling. Even so, I couldn’t shake the feeling that something terrible was coming, and we weren’t ready. The house felt too quiet, too still, the air heavy with tension. Every small noise made me jump, and I was hyperaware of the faint creaks of the house settling. My thoughts constantly circled back to Samara. I had barely heard from her after the confrontation in the park, and that should have been a relief. But instead, it left a strange unease crawling under my skin. I knew she wa
His Sassy Secretary: Lia’s Revenge Chapter 123
Ophelia’s POV The weight of the situation pressed down on me like a thousand tons. Samara’s words replayed in my mind, her voice filled with malice and promises of torment. Caleb. She wanted him, and I had no idea what lengths she would go to in order to get him. Every second felt like it was slipping away from me, and I could feel my anxiety creeping up. Aaron’s arms were around me, holding me close, but his grip felt like a lifeline. The sense of calm I felt being in his arms was short-lived. I needed to act, and I needed to act fast. “Aaron, she’s serious,” I said, my voice barely above a whisper. “She knows too much. She knows about Caleb’s… about his father, and she’s threatening to hurt him if I don’t give him up.” Aaron’s eyes darkened as he listened to me, his brow furrowed in anger. “She’s gone too far this time, Ophelia. We can’t just sit back and let her take him.” “I can’t lose him, Aaron,” I whispered, tears welling in my eyes. “I can’t lose my son. Not again.” Aaron’s ex
His Sassy Secretary: Lia’s Revenge Chapter 122
Ophelia’s POV The air was thick with tension. I could feel the weight of it hanging over me like a dark cloud, pressing in from all sides. It had been a few days since Aaron’s declaration of commitment, and I had allowed myself to relax, to let my guard down—just a little. Caleb and I had started to settle into a routine that felt right, and Aaron had become an integral part of our little family. It was easy to forget, for brief moments, that there were still ghosts of the past lurking in the shadows. But no matter how hard I tried to move forward, they always seemed to catch up with me. Samara, especially, had been a constant thorn in my side. I’d heard rumors, whispers of her movements, but nothing concrete. I knew she was still out there, somewhere, plotting and scheming, but I hadn’t expected her to make her move this soon. The message arrived unexpectedly. My phone buzzed, the screen lighting up with a name I hadn’t seen in years. My breath caught in my throat as I stared at it,
His Sassy Secretary: Lia’s Revenge Chapter 121
Ophelia’s POV The weeks that followed were both a whirlwind and a blessing. With Caleb settling into a new routine at school and Aaron continuing to be a constant support, I found myself falling deeper into a rhythm I hadn’t thought possible. I had never imagined that, after everything I had been through, I could feel this safe again. But with Aaron by my side, I felt a sense of peace that I hadn’t felt in years. Work, too, had become more manageable. As the new manager and assistant to Aaron, I had begun taking on more responsibilities, and surprisingly, I was thriving. The decision to promote me had come as a shock at first, but as I settled into the role, I realized just how much I was capable of. Aaron had faith in me, and I was determined not to let him—or myself—down. Still, there were moments when the weight of my past threatened to resurface. It was hard not to feel the sting of Samara’s betrayal, or the constant reminder of Kent’s attempts to control everything in my lif
