CHAPTER 23

PEDRO was not asleep at that time. He heard his secretary's confession to him. But he knew he couldn't reciprocate her feelings. He might just end up hurting Adrienne in the end. His secretary was one of the women he valued and respected. There was no reason for him to do anything that would harm her.

His mood improved because he closed his deal, again, thanks to his secretary. It's as if Adrienne had become his lucky charm. He didn't know how he would function without his versatile secretary.

Pedro also treated Adrienne to a meal. It was simple, but he knew it made the girl happy. It was just a simple way of expressing his gratitude for how diligent, loyal, and important Adrienne was to him.

Pedro suddenly left, but he saw a woman. She was easily tempted, so he gave her a passionate kiss. It lasted a few minutes, and when he returned to the cottage, Adrienne was no longer there.

He thought about returning to their room, but the woman wasn't there either. He decided to wander into a b