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RUBBY'S POV The moment my eyes landed on the man standing there, all the air rushed out of my lungs.Nolan.With a bouquet of fresh red roses in his hands. On New Year’s Day.My body stiffened. Why on earth was he here? Shouldn't he be spending it with his real love Trisha? Would they even allow me a moment of peace at all? Does my change of environment mean nothing to them? How did they even find me? Both he and Alex.He looked quite different. He wasn’t in his usual pressed suit, just a simple sweater and jeans. Mom had given him a chair and didn't even bother to call me; I loved how cold she was to him; she needed to make up for times she totally ignored me for his sake.Before I could open my mouth, I heard a familiar laugh behind me.I had totally forgotten that Alex was chasing me playfully from the back, likely still amused by my embarrassing exit from the bedroom earlier."Rubby, why are you running, we both know..."His voice died the moment he stepped into the front area an
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TRISHA'S POVThe restaurant was alive with screams from kids and laughter from couples, the atmosphere buzzed with the joy of the New Year, but I felt none of it.I sat alone at a corner table, my hands wrapped around a cup of untouched coffee, my eyes scanning the entrance again.Still no sign of Nolan. Had he forgotten we were supposed to be together today?I exhaled sharply, glancing at my phone for what must have been the hundredth time.No text. No call. Nothing.The message thread was still the same; my last few texts were unanswered, and my calls were ignored.But I already knew, didn’t I?I knew where he was.With Rubby begging like the miserable fool that he was.A bitter laugh escaped my lips. How pathetic was I? Sitting here on New Year's waiting for a man who had never truly chosen me?I stirred my coffee absentmindedly, watching as the dark liquid swirled. It felt symbolic, like my own emotions, spiralling, mixing, drowning.How long could I keep up with such a miserable
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RUBBY'S POV The new year had come and gone.I lay awake, staring at my ceiling, my mind spinning with thoughts about Alex’s offer. Work for him? In his company? As his personal assistant? It was tempting, too tempting, but there was one glaring issue.Nolan and Trisha. Their presence irritated me, and I didn't think I could function well with both of them in the same building as me.I sighed, rolling onto my side, clutching my phone as I debated texting Alex. The offer was a big one, and as much as I admired him, working as his personal assistant felt too close, too intimate, too risky.But then wasn't it what I wanted? There was no use lying to myself, I wanted that closeness, but on another thought, I remembered he wanted us to be just friends, so what's the need? Being his personal assistant required much professionalism, but I wasn't sure I could do that with him around.Still, the idea of working in a different role intrigued me. I could prove myself and make something of my car
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ALEXANDER'S POV Her cheeks turned pink immediately, it made my heart swell with pride anytime I made her blush like that.To be honest, she did look breathtaking that morning; she wasn't on her usual trousers, shirt and Crocs; this morning, she wore a well-fitted blazer top with trousers that clung to her tiny perfect curves. My grin grew wider when my eyes fell on the necklace she wore, the same one I had gotten for her on the eve of the new year.The moment she said those words “I will be your personal assistant," I felt a rush of satisfaction unlike anything I had felt in a long time. Not just because she had accepted the role, but because of the reason behind it.She had seen those desperate women, all vying for a position that meant being close to me, and she had chosen to take her place instead.I smirked, then muttered to myself. Good choice, sweetheart.Adjusting my tie, I looked at her, arms crossed. “What changed your mind?”Rubby flicked her gaze towards the waiting room
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RUBBY'S POV I was embarrassed on his behalf. I knew Alex did that intentionally; there were lots of staff that were lower than Nolan, yet he chose Nolan because he wanted to humiliate him."Why did you do that?" I asked when the hall became empty."Did what," he asked feigning ignorance."You know what I mean," I responded rolling my eyes."I do not know," he answered. Suddenly, his expression changed, and he looked more professional. "I will be in my office, you can start to work Miss Rubby.""Miss Rubby?" He nodded and walked out, leaving me alone in the conference hall.A few minutes later, I sat at my desk, and the rhythmic clicking of my fingers against the keyboard filled the silence of my new office. I had barely gotten used to this space, yet it already felt oddly familiar.A new email notification popped up on my screen.I reached for the mouse, my eyes scanning the subject line, only for my focus to shatter when a commotion erupted outside.There were voices outside, Yelli
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RUBBY'S POV My cheeks finally gave me away; it turned pink the instant he winked at me; thankfully, he was the only one who saw it."I should be the one protecting you, not the other way round," he said as we walked back to our various offices."And who said I was protecting you?" I asked feigning seriousness. "I was only doing the right thing, maintaining peace and order.""Now that's a chaotic way of maintaining peace and order," he smiled. "Just admit that you were protecting me.""You are so full of yourself young man," I tugged at his arm playfully."I like your pink cheeks," he whispered, sending cold shivers down my spine.The moment I got back to my office, I rushed to the email. It sat bold and unread in my inbox. I took a deep breath before clicking on it, my fingers slightly trembling against the mouse.Dear Mr. Wolfe,Your presence is required at the international business summit in Beijing, China, scheduled for January 9th. Please confirm your attendance at your earlies
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TRISHA'S POV My vision blurred as I watched Nolan belittle himself before Rubby. Earlier that morning, when he was asked to get coffee for everyone, I felt so ashamed of myself and so angry at Rubby. How she managed to get all the good things kept baffling me. Now she had the position I always wanted, yet she still attracted both men to herself leaving with nothing.Nolan came back inside a few minutes later, fuming. He walked inside the office and sat quietly, but his breathing was hard as though he fought with three able-bodied men.Suddenly I heard a sharp sound.The sharp sound of Nolan’s palm slamming against my desk made me flinch.I looked up, meeting his furious gaze, but I didn’t care. Not when I knew the reason he was furious."What do you want?" I asked, my tone dripping with exhaustion. "You are sitting on my desk, and I need to lock the office; it's time to go home.""What do I want?" He let out a hollow laugh, his eyes blazing with something close to madness. "I should
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TRISHA'S POV Morning came faster than I had expected. I spent the day thinking of how to get rid of Rubby without having to stain my hands, but the more I thought about it, the more I came to understand that the only way to completely get rid of her was to kill her. At least that way, Nolan will turn to me for comfort and I would then treat him as I want.Just as I was about to step into the bathroom, my phone buzzed: a text from Nolan. "I'm sorry for yesterday, didn't mean to react the way I did. I miss you."I scoffed at the message before heading to the bathroom. Minutes later, I was on the way to the restaurant looking like a gangster, wearing black pants, a black hoodie and a black cap.Finding a secluded spot, I sat down and waited.I tapped my nails against the table, my patience wearing thin.It had been over an hour, and Mirabelle was still nowhere to be found.My jaw clenched. How dare she make me wait?The dim lighting of the hotel lounge cast long shadows, making the plac
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ALEXANDER'S POV Kevin! It made sense now; the bastard had been dating her secretly, which explains the reason he sent her the photo of me and Rubby kissing that day.I bit my teeth and turned to Trisha."You are fired, go to the company and return every company's property in your possession.""No sir, please, I....., doo... not...I'm sorry sir," Trisha’s stammering voice faded behind me as I stormed out of the hospital, my fists clenched so tightly that my nails dug into my palm.I didn’t stop, not even for a second, I had no time for her pathetic excuses and pleas. The truth was unfolding faster than I could process, and I needed answers.I swung open my car door, slid in, and hit the gas. My driver had called me twice, and I wasn't ready to return it, at least not yet.My mind pounded against my chest as I drove, Kevin, that sly bastard. I had really been a fool, a big fool.I had known Kevin to be a dickhead, but I underestimated him; he was worse than an asshole to have secretly
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ALEXANDER'S POV My eyes widened in shock as I kept staring at the screen; I tightened my grip on Trisha’s phone so badly that my knuckles turned white.It wasn’t the picture of me and Rubby as I wished, it was something worse, something completely out of the box.It was Mirabelle, with another man. Whoever the man was had his arms wrapped around her and their lips were pressed together.But that wasn’t what made my stomach churn. That wasn't my headache at all; Mirabelle was free to do whatever she chose; she was no longer mine.What shook me to my bone marrow was the earrings she wore. A distinctive, customized heirloom. Pure gold, one that belonged to my mother.The same earring she had been searching for for months.What! I exclaimed, how the hell did Mirabelle get it?"Continue with the search," I said to the IT manager, "release them when you are done." With Trisha's phone still in my possession, I quickly stepped out and headed to my car, without alerting my driver.A storm of
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ALEXANDER'S POV I chased after the taxi, hoping that the impossible would happen. Maybe I would run faster than the car and catch up with them, or disappear to reappear inside the car.My feet pounded against the pavement, my breath coming in ragged gasps as I kept running after the taxi, knowing quite well that it was an impossible mission."Rubby!" I shouted, desperation gripping me like a vice, but the car sped off, leaving a cloud of dust and my worst fears behind.I stopped and placed my hands on my knees while my chest heaved deeply.She was gone, I thought to myself.A cold fear settled in my gut.I had just won her a few days ago, now this! Was this nature's way of saying we had nothing to do with each other? What if she never comes back? What if she decides to leave without looking back?I fumbled for my phone with shaking hands and dialled her number.It rang twice before she picked up."What do you want, Alex?"Her voice was hoarse, filled with raw pain."Rubby, please. Ju
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RUBBY'S POV I lay awake throughout the night, staring at the ceiling. I knew already that danger was imminent, but what could I do if not wait?Whoever it was took a perfect shot, yet I couldn't shake off the feeling that Alex had something to do with it.Minutes later, I stared at my phone, my hands trembling slightly as I watched it ring. It was Alex.I hesitated at first, I wasn’t sure I wanted to hear his voice, not when I already knew what he was going to say. But still, I picked up."Rubby," he said, his voice was lower than usual, laced with something that sounded like guilt.I closed my eyes, bracing myself."What now, Alex?" I whispered, trying to keep my emotions in check."I just received a message from the International Business Regulatory Board," he said. "They’ve set up a five-man panel. They’re investigating the scandal, and…"I could hear the hesitation in his voice, the part he didn’t want to say."And?" I pushed.He kept silent for a second, then exhaled sharply."Y
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ALEXANDER'S POV "What!" I exclaimed staring at the picture in my hand.I slammed my hand against the nearest desk, my patience running thin."Who took that picture?!" I demanded, my voice echoing through the office.Everyone froze.I could see the fear in their eyes, but no one spoke up."Where did it come from?" I pressed, glaring at the staff whose phone I held. He gripped the edge of the table tightly while bracing for impact. He probably thought I would I would hit him or something."Who had the damn guts to follow us to China just to take a photo?" I roared, yet got no answer.I exhaled sharply, gritting my teeth before storming into my office, my mind running wild.Who the hell would go to such lengths?Was it a rival company trying to damage my reputation?Or someone closer? Someone who wanted me out of the picture?Could it be Mirabelle or Kevin?I paced the room, running through every possibility, but nothing added up. Mirabelle had no time for such, and Kevin would rather s
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ALEXANDER'S POV I smiled when Rubby crawled back to the bed at midnight. She wasn't used to sleeping on the couch, aside from that, it was terribly cold, and the couch was directly in front of the big window.The next morning, I sat on the couch, already dressed and ready for the day, watching Rubby as she mumbled in her sleep.She was curled up on the bed, her brows furrowed as if she were deep in a dream, occasionally grumbling nonsense."Mmm… no, I… that’s mine… don’t touch my—" she muttered, swatting the air.I smirked, she was so cute. But what the hell was she dreaming about?I leaned forward, resting my elbow on my knee, silently replaying last night’s events in my mind.The moment she refused to share the bed, the way she grumbled on the couch, and eventually, how she ended up in bed anyway.She must have frozen to death before coming to such a conclusion. Or who knows, she might not even know when she walked to the bed.I laughed softly; she was a total contrast to Mirabelle
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RUBBY'S POV "That was uncalled for," I turned to Alex as I got into his car."What?" He asked feigning ignorance."Why did you drag his cheeks?""Oh, that?" He said and burst out laughing; the driver even joined him; it was contagious, and soon I found myself laughing too."Good night Rubby," He waved as I entered my apartment. I spent that night getting ready for the next day, happy for the opportunity to be at the international conference the next day.The next day, the airport buzzed with life as passengers hurried to their gates, children giggled, and flight attendants gracefully manoeuvred through the crowds. I glanced at Alex, who sat beside me in the lounge, looking oddly tense.I frowned; we hadn't said anything to each other since we arrived.His fingers drummed against his knee, and his eyes darted around as if searching for something or maybe someone.I watched him for a while, waiting for him to say something. He didn’t, which was quite unusual; Alex was never the quiet
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TRISHA'S POV Morning came faster than I had expected. I spent the day thinking of how to get rid of Rubby without having to stain my hands, but the more I thought about it, the more I came to understand that the only way to completely get rid of her was to kill her. At least that way, Nolan will turn to me for comfort and I would then treat him as I want.Just as I was about to step into the bathroom, my phone buzzed: a text from Nolan. "I'm sorry for yesterday, didn't mean to react the way I did. I miss you."I scoffed at the message before heading to the bathroom. Minutes later, I was on the way to the restaurant looking like a gangster, wearing black pants, a black hoodie and a black cap.Finding a secluded spot, I sat down and waited.I tapped my nails against the table, my patience wearing thin.It had been over an hour, and Mirabelle was still nowhere to be found.My jaw clenched. How dare she make me wait?The dim lighting of the hotel lounge cast long shadows, making the plac
