All Chapters of Gosh! CEO's Assistant Is NOT A BOY (Hired a girl by mistake): Chapter 81 - Chapter 90

“Hey, Derek. You were inside the office too? I must have missed you when you went in there,” Ashley asked Derek trying to mask the mischief in her voice. But Aniya could detect it. Before Aniya could give any sign or hint to Derek, the poor man waved his hand carelessly, “Oh. I went inside when you were in the production department.” Aniya wanted to facepalm. Now nothing could be done about it. She was in the mess. “How do you know if I was in the production department?” Ashley narrowed her eyes and took the seat that used to belong to River Brower. “When I passed the reception desk, Aniya informed me that you were there,” Derek told her confidently. Ashley had placed her tongue on the side of her inner cheek, “Oh. That makes sense.” Derek waved at Aniya before leaving the reception desk. Both the girls kept looking at him until he exited. When Aniya turned around, she found Ashley standing behind her, placing a hand on her hip. “What?” Aniya asked her and in answer, all Ashley

(Five years ago: Flashback)Arabella Den's pov:“Ms. Arabella. Mr. Hart wants you in his study.” I was just back from school when our head butler conveyed my stepfather’s message.Nodding my head, I dropped my bag on the floor and straightened my dress. Ever since Mom had passed away, my stepdad had been acting weird. Three years back, I lost my doting father in a car accident. We were not really rich but used to live a decent lifestyle.Mom was heartbroken and I thought I would lose her too when out of nowhere Mr. Hart came into the picture and proposed to her.I could see that she was happy. So, I encouraged her to go for it. Mr. Hart lived in a ‘Richie rich’ neighborhood. After her second marriage when Mom started living with him, I was naturally asked to move in, along with her.Here I had an army of servants who could do anything for me except to clean my po*op. Sorry for the gross example. But that was how I used to take it.Mr. Hart was not too friendly with me but was civil. F

Arabella Den pov:(Flashback continues)I never knew that he was such a good-looking hunk.Good, God! I kept looking at his face until I realized he didn’t look happy.Oh my God! What if Ashton Garner forced his son too into this marriage? What if he was also a victim like River?The bride and groom said their vows and then I saw River balling her hands into fists when it was time to kiss the bride.The groom turned to lift the veil and then something bizarre happened. It was not only weird but also quite insulting. The groom turned on his heels and got down the stage. Before anyone could stop him, he took purposeful strides unless he had exited the door. Every person who was present there was stunned. Nobody was looking at the bride. I could hear gossips around me.I was aware that in a matter of seconds, everyone’s focus would shift to River.River was still standing there on the stage without an idea what to do. She was too dumbfounded to react. I raised to my feet and went to her

(Still the flashback) Third person pov: River saw Arabella going to her room. Whatever happened to their little friend last night was a fair warning for her and Keanu. They couldn’t tell her ever that not only Ashton Garner, but her father was also after them. The last time River had called her father, he called Arabella names. “I know that bit*ch is the one who made you do it. You were always a good daughter, River but the day she came into your life, she made you forget how to respect your elders. Ashton was right when he suggested separating her from your life. He was ready to keep her at his home, but you didn’t like the suggestion. That mere girl made you leave your home and …” “Stop it, daddy. She didn’t make me do anything. She is just a child. I am not a kid who can be dictated about my life. Not by you or by Arabella.” “And what about that wheelchair boy, River?” “That wheelchair boy is my life. And I don’t understand one thing, Daddy. If Arabella has such a bad influen

Marwick might not be as pleased with his life, but he had started finding solace. He started visiting River Brown daily. An unexpected friendship started blooming with Keanu who could talk to him on any topic. Marwick had never seen such an intelligent man who never used his ‘inability to move’ as an excuse. He tried his best to provide River with the same luxurious lifestyle that she had left behind for him. He could see how the couple used to stare at each other when they thought he wasn’t looking. Thankfully they never discussed Arabella Den or Ashton Garner again.His father tried to molest her, and Marwick didn’t even try to listen to her part of the story. He didn’t give her any chance to explain herself. She kept crying and begging him to listen to her just once.“Mr. Marwick. Mr. Garner.” Marwick jerked his head up when he saw several pairs of eyes looking at him.“Y…yes?” he quickly fixed his collar and then felt his tie in his hand. He had zoned out in the middle of the me