Working with Pedro Lassiter had its advantage and disadvantage as well. The man himself was envied by his peers because of his super qualities and extremely good looks, and she was only human! She was not a robot without any feelings at all, although, she mastered hiding her true emotions whenever they were together. However, as they spent a lot of time together, she was bound to develop some unwanted feelings for someone like Pedro Lassiter. Actually, the man was supposedly off-limits because of their differences in the financial aspect, but her heart has a mind on its own.
"Do you have any free time after work?" Pedro inquired with his secretary after he had signed the contract. Last night's meeting with Natalya has been a success, thanks to his wonderful assistant.
Due to the fact that she was recognizing Pedro's outstanding qualities as a guy when she returned to work, Adrienne regretted her decision yesterday. She tried her best to keep her feelings for Pedro Lassiter under control, but it was tough. Day after day, she learned that Pedro Lassiter was one-of-a-kind, and he possessed many admirable characteristics!
“Why?” She dreaded the moment when Pedro would come up to her and ask her that question.
"My mother had requested that you have dinner at home," he explained.
It was impossible for her to say no when Pedro mentioned his mother. Her mother, Mrs Lassiter, was always friendly to her, so she agreed and said, “Okay.”
An hour later, they were already in the parking lot of the building owned by Pedro’s family. As his assistant, it was her responsibility to drive his automobile. However, he stopped her from doing it this time.
“I’ll drive,” he declared.
When he said those words, Adrienne’s mind wandered to something else. How could his voice sound so seductive and manly at the same time? She reiterated to him that it was part of her job, but Pedro insisted on doing it. Even though she disagreed with him, Pedro was adamant about driving. Adrienne screamed in despair when he turned on the engine and started driving! He went at breakneck speed, and he laughed like a maniac while behind the wheel.
“Will you please slow down a little? Do you have a death wish, Mr Lassiter?”
“Shhhh,” he said, and continued driving. Well, he missed driving at full speed but he was banned from doing so. His family was worried about his safety. After all, he was the Alpha of the Vagabond Warriors Pack. Regardless if they were active or not, their clan should continue to survive normally amongst normal humans.
A few minutes later, they arrived at their destination, and despite being nervous, Adrienne composed herself well. Pedro’s family were all nice to her, and they greeted her with a smile. However, there was one person whom she didn’t recognize at the moment. He didn’t look familiar to her but she was positive that he was related to Pedro.
“That’s my cousin, Keith,” Pedro whispered, but when he glanced back at his cousin, he noticed that Keith’s eyes were focused on Adrienne. He narrowed his eyes at Keith but the darn guy just stared at his assistant. “Keith? Is this your first time to meet my assistant?”
“Yes, and she’s my type,” Keith answered boldly.
Pedro growled at Keith but his mother was quick to stop an unnecessary fight between them. Then, he glanced at Adrienne and noticed that the woman seemed uncomfortable in her seat. Did he say something wrong? No, it’s probably not his fault, and Keith should be blamed for making her uncomfortable.
“Are you alright?” Pedro whispered into her since they were seating next to each other.
“I’m nervous. What’s wrong with your cousin? He looked like he wanted to devour me right on this table,” she replied, and the man suddenly burst into laughter.
“Just try to ignore him,” he warned Adrienne because he was aware of his cousin’s flirting capabilities.
Ignore him? How could she ignore such a virile man across from her? When she looked across the table, she noticed that Keith was still looking at her, which made her feel uneasy and uncomfortable. Fortunately, Pedro’s mother asked her something about his son. The woman was the one who gave her the job after they met unexpectedly in a critical situation. Her loyalty belonged to Pedro’s mother, but as a human being with conscience and dignity, she did her best to become the best assistant for Pedro Lassiter.
After dinner, she was meant to leave immediately, but Keith insisted that they spend the rest of the evening drinking coffee at the pavilion. The pavilion was located in their garden, and it was furnished with comfy chairs and a coffee table for their guests to enjoy. She came to the conclusion that the family must have utilized the pavilion on a regular basis, but when she glanced at her boss for approval, Pedro Lassiter shook his head to refuse.
“I’m sorry but I should go home,” she kindly refused Keith’s invitation to stay for coffee.
“Come on, Adrienne! It’s just coffee,” Keith said.
“Hmmm, I don’t think so, Mr Keith Lassiter. Since dinner, I noticed the way you stared at me. Come on, be honest with me,” she copied his tone earlier.
“Whoa, this is unexpected, but since you wanted me to be honest, here it is. I like you, Adrienne, and I think it’s love at first sight,” he admitted.
“Really? Wow! This is unexpected as well, but why do you like me?”
“Because you look gorgeous and ripe for the picking.”
“W-what? Ripe for the picking? I’m not a fruit, sir.”
“I was kidding, sorry,” he said calmly.
Adrienne was intrigued by Andrew's interest but she didn't believe any of his words. He’s a playboy for sure, and he was used to sweet talk a woman to have sex with him. “I’m glad that you were kidding, sir, but I’m not. If you are doing this to fuck me, then I’m sorry to say this but I’m not interested.”
“But why? Don’t you find me attractive?”
“Of course, you are attractive! However, I don’t feel like doing it with you,” she admitted the truth. When it comes to her future experience with a man, she wanted nothing else but Pedro Lassiter. Oh damn!
“I understand, Miss Mcbride, but still, please stay for coffee. This won’t take long,” he said. “Did I forget to tell you that you look cute in that outfit?”
For a moment, Adrienne narrowed her eyes at Keith for subtly flirting with her. “These are my work clothes, sir,” she answered.
“Regardless. You look damn gorgeous in that dress!”
Adrienne implored Andrew to stop flirting with her because she was already feeling uncomfortable. "Stop it, please," Adrienne requested.
“As you wish, gorgeous. Well, I’m glad to join tonight’s dinner because I saw a goddess,” Keith continued.
“Oh God, will you please stop saying those words? You lied just to get my approval to have sex, am I right?”
Keith laughed at loud, and Pedro heard them. He immediately regretted his action for laughing out loud because Pedro strolled towards them. Actually, he wondered why his cousin was so protective about Adrienne Mcbride when the woman obviously didn’t mean anything to him. Then, an idea popped up inside his head and he wanted to test Pedro Lassiter once more.
“Where do you live, Adrienne? I will be glad to drive you home,” he said, and as expected, when Pedro heard his statement, a line developed between Pedro’s brows, and he frowned.
"I have to take Adrienne home now since we still have to go to work in the morning tomorrow,” he suddenly announced.
Keith looked at her wristwatch and expressed displeasure that it was just nine o'clock in the evening. "Please let her stay for another hour," he asked Pedro.
“Better luck next time cousin,” he said. “She was not feeling well today but Mother insisted that she should join us for dinner.”
Keith pouted his lips, and then he moved closer towards Adrienne. “Can I get your mobile number? You know, to keep in touch after tonight,” he said.
“I don’t have a phone,” she replied.
“Come on, Miss Mcbride! Let’s get moving,” Pedro instructed.
Adrienne felt sorry for Keith, but she was relieved that Pedro had arrived to save her from his cousin's clutches. The fact that Keith Lassiter was openly flirting with her made her feel uncomfortable, and she didn't know what to do if it went on for another minute.
“Thank you for saving me earlier,” she said while they were inside his car.
“No problem. Sometimes, my cousin is just a pain in the ass. Ready?” He asked to check if she wore the seatbelt.
“Yes,” she replied.
“Good,” he said.
Pedro was not one to boast, but he felt it would be fun for Adrienne to get a taste of what it was like to ride in a luxurious car. However, Pedro's attempt to impress his secretary did not go as well as planned. Adrienne didn't even bother to glance at his automobile for more than a minute, and he didn't say anything about it either. He really wanted to ask Adrienne a question, but he knew it would make him appear horrible.
They were on the road when he decided to ask her about Keith Lassiter. "It appears like Keith has a thing for you," he remarked.
Adrienne raised an eyebrow at the man who was sitting behind the wheel, indicating that he was being nosy. "Yes, he said I am gorgeous, and I think he is a sweet guy,” she said.
However, Pedro admonished himself a few seconds after flashing his brightest smile. "Do you think you'll be able to hail a cab from the highway?"
Adrienne clenched her lower lip in disbelief at the abrupt changes, yet she couldn’t tell him the truth. "Of course,” she replied.
“Then, get out,” Pedro ordered he pulled over.
“W-what?” Adrienne asked in disbelief but Pedro already pulled over, opened the door, and told her to get out of his vehicle!
The following day, Pedro was surprised to see his cousin waiting for him at the garage. He narrowed his eyes at Keith and asked him, "Are you on your way somewhere?"“Yes. I need to see Miss Mcbride today but she doesn’t have a phone,” Keith replied.“So what? Are you going to be a nuisance in the office?”“Nope. How about letting me work there temporarily?”“Are you fucking serious, Keith Lassiter?” Pedro asked because the man vowed to step on their grandfather’s building. “Is it because of Adrienne Mcbride? Are you smitten by her beauty?”“Yes,” Keith replied plainly.“Wow, this is great. Everyone has been bothering you about working side by side with me but you wouldn’t budge,” he reminded Keith about their usual banter during family gatherings.“Well, things happened and I have changed my mind,” he declared.&ld
Adrienne cursed like a sailor when she arrived home, and Jasmine immediately joined her in the living room. Before she could rant heavily, she stormed off toward the kitchen, to retrieve the leftover ice cream from yesterday. “I’m pissed!” Adrienne declared as soon as she started eating her ice cream.“Pissed? You said that everything's going to be alright!” Jasmine reminded Adrienne of their conversation before the woman left for Lassiter Shipping to work. “Don’t tell me that you got fired already,” Jasmine said unapologetically. “I’d rather be fired than work with him, Jasmine. He’s the most terrible person I had the misfortune to work with,” Adrienne badmouthed Pedro Lassiter to her friend. “Wait, why are you looking at me like that?”“There’s something more about the story, Adrienne. Is he married? Did his wife get jealous of you?” Jasmine inquired.“He doesn’t have a wife but Pedro Lassiter is the most impossible boss that I’ve worked with,” Adrienne repeated her statement e
The following day, Adrienne wasn’t surprised to see Keith Lassiter waiting for her. Pedro’s cousin has been a nuisance in her workplace. Then, her eyes transferred to the box he was holding. Then, she smiled at him because she had no choice. “I heard you love chicken,” Keith said. “Yeah, that’s right. I love chicken and beer,” she stated. “Shall we get some beers for lunch?” Keith asked. “It’s not allowed to drink during office hours, Keith.” She reminded Keith that the office wasn’t a place for drinking beers. “But we can just have it later,” she added when Keith frowned. “I love it!” Keith exclaimed, and then he ordered Pedro to get ready for lunch. The head office of Lassiter Shipping has a cafeteria on the ground floor and it was exclusive for the staff. “Just bring it to the cafeteria, Keith.” He ordered. “A cafeteria?” Keith asked. “Yes, and all employees eat their lunch at the cafete
Every time she walked into Pedro and Keith, Adrienne could feel the tension between them and she wondered what caused it. While it was true that Keith has been bothering her tremendously, it wouldn’t be enough to cause a rift between the cousins.“Good morning!” she greeted both of them when she entered the office.“You’re late!” Pedro bellowed.“It’s only two minutes, Pedro. Common, don’t be so harsh on him,” Keith defended Adrienne and it made his cousin more furious than ever. She had no idea what was wrong with him but since she joined the company, he has changed. He used to be sweet around her, but lately, she noticed that he was different.“A minute or two always matters for a businessman, Keith. And while we are it, is there any progress in your mission?” Pedro asked.“I still have a lot of time to complete it,” Keith assured Pedro.Pedro smirked at his cousin for being overconfident. “If you say so. Anyway, Adrienne and I will start working now. See you later at home,” he dism
Carmela Lassiter tapped her feet as she studied her reflection in the elevator. She’s maybe in her fifties but she refused to dress according to her age. She could still wear tight jeans or even short shorts and even a miniskirt!However, for today’s activities, she dolled herself with Hugo’s floral dress and paired the look with a black wedge. Then, she smiled sweetly as she exited the elevator and as always, she looked sophisticated and chic in her outfit. As she walked towards her son’s office, excitement rose within her chest. One of her friend’s daughters just returned from Europe and she’s excited to arrange his marriage to Natalya Caldwell.Slowly, she pushed the thick door to open it and she was surprised to see that it was empty! Where’s everyone? If Pedro was engaged with something outside the office, the secretary was supposed to stay to take in important calls on behalf of her son.She walked towards Pedro’s desk and sat on his huge swivel chair. She waited for a few secon
Adrienne didn’t expect to be given the most difficult mission in her life and that was to make Pedro fall for her. When Pedro returned from his date, she couldn’t look at him in the eye. She was also hesitant to take the paper bag with goodies from the nearby coffee shop.“It’s from Keith,” Pedro insisted when Adrienne hesitated in accepting the gift from his cousin.She was more disappointed when it wasn’t Pedro who bought the goodies but his cousin. She checked the goodies inside, and when it contained her favorite croissants, her eyes widened in excitement to pair it with coffee.“Thanks, that’s sweet of him,” she said.Pedro wanted to grab the bag and threw it in the nearest bin but it would make him look like an immature child who was having a tantrum. “Don’t you want to share it with me?” He jested.“Of course, I will! Coffee?” She asked. “By the way, your mother came earlier and she wanted me to relay a message to you.”“Such as?” Pedro was interested in his mother’s latest sty
Pedro couldn't believe his eyes when an exquisitely beautiful woman approached him, wearing a radiant smile that seemed to light up his entire existence. The sight of her was simply breathtaking, surpassing any beauty he had ever encountered. However, his gaze couldn't help but notice that her choice of attire, a sleeveless ribbed turtleneck dress, seemed rather out of place, concealing some of her natural charm. Although the dress accentuated her well-toned physique, Pedro couldn't help but find it absurd. Why on earth would someone wear a turtleneck in the scorching heat of summertime? "Miss McBride, what are you doing here?" he asked as soon as he recognized her. "To meet someone," she replied casually because she wasn't at work. "Must be your boyfriend, huh?" Pedro remarked, his voice tinged with curiosity. Adrienne remained silent, apprehensive about making a misstep. Instead, she gathered her thoughts and inquired, "And what brings you here, sir?" she asked again because he did
Due to what happened last night, Adrienne wasn’t able to get a peaceful sleep. When she got up in the morning, her body was sore and tired. She didn’t feel like going to work but she needed to do something about Pedro Lassiter.Right, she shouldn’t delay her talk with Carmela Lassiter! To hell with the consequences of her action in the past but she decided that she couldn’t bring herself to seduce Pedro Lassiter. The man was rude beyond redemption!“Hey, what’s wrong?”“Morning, Jasmine!”“You look beaten, did something happen last night?”“It’s a long story,” Adrienne responded and after she peeled the hardboiled eggs she would have for breakfast, she prepared her milk.“Care to talk about it after work?”“I’d love to but I need to speak with Carmela Lassiter later,” she informed Jasmine about her plans after work. When the other woman nodded, she changed the topic immediately. “So, how’s your broken heart?”“It’s still broken but works just fine,” Jasmine replied.“Don’t you have pl
There have been numerous trials for their love, but rather than breaking them apart, these challenges have made them stronger and more resilient. Despite unexpected events and difficult moments that brought them joy, sorrow, and fear, they always found a light in the darkness. Together, they conquered those dark periods and now embark on a new chapter in their lives.Adrienne felt a familiar embrace as Pedro hugged her again, even though they were running late for the baptism.Once Pedro recovered, his stamina increased to the point that Adrienne couldn't keep up with his desires in bed anymore. They cherished their intimate moments, sometimes extending them into the early morning hours. The billionaire seemed to have unlimited energy when it came to their passionate encounters."You're so insatiable! Look at what you did! We're late for the venue! You're really frustrating," Adrienne said playfully.Pedro chuckled. "It's just practice for when we have a second baby. We'll be ready."
PEDRO fell into a dark place where he couldn't move his body or open his mouth. He was trapped in a place where only his thoughts had free will.He wondered where he was and why he couldn't move. He asked himself in his mind.He thought about the last moments before he ended up like this. He tried to search deep within his memories until he realized that everything was caused by one thing.He shielded the bullet meant for all of them. He used his body as a shield to protect them from the bullets for a while.Pedro only wished for the safety of his wife and child, even if it meant sacrificing himself.He also wondered where he was. Why couldn't he move or speak? Was this the final destination for people like him who had committed many sins?"Is this hell? I know that I have lots of sins in the world. I wouldn't be shocked if this is the gate to hell. If only I could continue my life in the world," Pedro silently prayed.He still had the desire to return to the world. He hoped it wasn't
Because she was distracted by Daniel McBride, Adrienne failed to notice how Charlotte shifted the aim of the trigger. The crazy woman just shot Pedro and Cathy while she was arguing with her father. There was a commotion after the shot, but fortunately, the authorities were already there to arrest Charlotte and her henchmen.Adrienne was already inside the ambulance. She and her child are crying. Pedro has lost a lot of blood, and his life seemed to be hanging by a thread. Adrienne felt an indescribable fear."Pedro, my love! Wake up, fight for us and your child," Adrienne says while holding her spouse's hand.Aunt Selena holds the sleeping child, probably exhausted from crying. Pedro was immediately taken to the hospital. Adrienne could do nothing but wait outside the emergency room.She cried and prayed to God. She hoped that everything was just a bad dream and that she would wake up."My dear, rest for a while. The nurses will take care of you. You have so many wounds and bruises.
"Who are you, you demon? Why are you doing this to us, huh?" Adrienne asked on the other line."Me? You'll know who I am within three hours, well, technically. Won't you show up within three hours? Because if not, I'll start cutting off your child's fingers in advance!" the voice replied to her."No! Don't! We'll show up! We'll come at the agreed time! Just don't harm the child!" Adrienne pleaded anxiously. She was clearly afraid of what the deranged person they were facing might do."Good! It's good to know that you're cooperating. I thought it would be more challenging! Alright then! By the way, I just wanted to let you know that I take my time killing that guy! HAHAHA!" the voice on the other line, sounding like a demon, spoke."You beast! I hope you end up in hell!" Adrienne shouted while crying. Her heart felt heavy, especially after learning what happened to her beloved friend."Thanks for calling me a beast. And about what you said, hell, you say? Do not fret! I've been there,
ADRIENNE felt the enormous grudge coming from Carmela at this point. She and Pedro sat facing the well-known Lassiter couple, not just known in Evermere, but throughout the whole world. Carmela Lassiter, hailing from a wealthy clan known for their jewelry shops, designs, and clothing lines, and Robert Lassiter, a successful businessman, undoubtedly passed on his intelligence to Pedro.Just being in their presence made Adrienne a little nervous, but she was grateful to have Pedro by her side."The week hasn't even ended, and we're meeting again. Have you thought about what I said?" Pedro's mother asked in a sharp tone."Mom!" Pedro responded with irritation, clearly fed up.Adrienne squeezed his hand reassuringly. "It's okay. Simple words won't affect me. I know where I stand and what I'm fighting for."The woman let out a sarcastic laugh at her response. "Really? Maybe you just don't feel the weight of every word I say. Where else would you inherit such audacity if not from your great
Adrienne's mind was filled with questions about the words spoken by the mother of the man she loved. She knew deep down that her mother was a kind and loving person. Even though they didn't spend much time together because they were taken away by God early on, Adrienne knew that her mother was a compassionate and respectful individual. She shouldn't let herself be poisoned by the words that came out of the woman who had caused her so much pain over the years.But some things couldn't be erased from her mind. First was Carmela's face. Adrienne knew that face was filled with resentment as if it had deep-rooted anger."Can't you sleep?" the man suddenly asked her.It was already late at night, but Adrienne's spirit was still alive as if she had drunk too much coffee and been slapped multiple times. The voice of the woman continued to echo in her mind."Yeah, maybe I'm just a little stressed," Adrienne replied. As much as possible, she didn't want Pedro to see her depressed side. She was
Adrienne woke up feeling as if her body was in pain. She had rested more than she expected, unaware that the intensity of her longing for intimacy with Pedro would result in such heavy body pain.She struggled to stand up and found Pedro already up, having cleaned up and dressed. "You're awake," he said as he entered their room, holding their child."Yes, but I can't stand because of what you did," Adrienne said irritably, glaring at him."Why, Mama? Did Daddy hurt you?" their child asked, confused. "Daddy! You are bad!" their child exclaimed."No, baby! Daddy didn't hurt me," Adrienne explained to their child."That's right, my child. I did not hurt your Mama. Mama just can't stand because we made a baby last night," Pedro said, unable to hide his excitement in his voice.Their child seemed delighted with what their daddy said. "Really? Yay! I'll have a baby sister or baby brother!" Kent exclaimed happily.If their child wasn't in the room, Adrienne would have wanted to strangle Pedr
Adrienne woke up early to prepare for their breakfast. She went to the kitchen, but it seemed that Pedro was already there ahead of her. The other helpers were not yet present since it was only a quarter to 5 in the morning.Pedro noticed her busy cooking breakfast. "Oh? Why did you wake up so early? Are you uncomfortable in your room or bed? Just say it, and we can change it," the man said to her.The morning was still chilly, so Adrienne hugged herself. She thought it would be nicer to have someone to embrace."Why am I being so stubborn? Do I need to make things difficult for us like this? Why don't I just give in to my weakness?" Adrienne said to herself."I don't have any problem. I just woke up early to help in the kitchen," Adrienne replied while brewing tea."It's almost done. Do you want to have breakfast now?" Pedro asked her.Only now did Adrienne notice that the man was only wearing a tank top and black boxers. He looked like a model who would walk the runway for famous me
Pedro was feeling more excitement and joy than anyone else right now. For him, it feels like a dream come true. He is thrilled that the woman he loves the most and, of course, his child will finally come back to the Azura.His efforts did not go in vain. After years of pursuing the woman he loves, it has finally borne fruit. He is also aware that he hasn't fully gained Adrienne's trust yet, but he will do everything in his power to make her love him and trust him again.Now, Pedro is accompanied by his foolish friends who are helping him with the surprise and welcome party he has prepared. He spent the past two weeks renovating their old house.He quickly organized everything, and he is certain that all his efforts will be worth it once he fully wins Adrienne over."Looks like after a year, you're finally lucky, you idiot. What bad luck did Miss Secretary encounter that made her come back to you?" Kurt teased Pedro. Pedro's anger flared up, and his nostrils flared in irritation."You