All Chapters of To Love My Boss: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

Marissa's POV“What do I get from this, then?” I said and crossed my arms. My forehead held high, ready to negotiate on his offer. “What if I approve to be your wife?”The hope in his eyes was evident, so he straightened up as if he were going to war. “Anything you want. Tell me your price and I will negotiate," he said. I squinted my eyes and pouted for a minute, meaningfully trying to make him wait to create suspense. “Fine,” I answered and nodded slowly. “I will send an email to you tonight. I want a contract for me to be assured that you will pay my price. On that contract, I will input my conditions to be followed during my participation on your contract."“I will make the contract as soon as you give me an email,” he said and smirked. “Are you going to work tomorrow, then? That only means you are not going to be absent, right?"I almost furrowed my eyebrows as I saw slight enthusiasm. Why does he care if I go to work? If this is any other case and he is not asking for my help,

Marissa's POVI looked up to him finally. "Did you read mine, sir?" I asked. "I know that it could be too much, but I do not want my worth to be wasted just for the mere fact that I am your secretary."Mr. Montero had a ghost of a smile on his lips before answering. "Of course. All of your conditions and requested benefits are implemented. No exceptions," he said and tilted his head with his mysterious, prolonged gaze. "And I know how capable of a woman you are, so I will follow what you want."I averted my stare at him and focused on the papers plastered on the table. I read them discreetly and nodded in satisfaction. But before I signed them, I looked at him again, who had been staring at me for a long time. It's awkward, alright? I am not used to being showered with focus and attention just like he is doing to me right now. Before, he just rolls his eyes or disregards my presence."You read all of them?" I made sure and arched my eyebrow. "And I understood each one of them," he a

Marissa's POV“What is the matter? What is funny?” I curiously asked. "You're laughing..."“Nothing,” he answered and avoided his gaze, now licking his lower lip. “I don’t know, but it feels weird to be called by you with my first name.”“I know,” I said in dismay. “That is why I should continue calling you formally-““No! No! I didn't mean it that way. I like you saying my name!” he defended in a desperate tone.“Huh?” I mumbled and my cheeks flushed red. “Uhhh… is that so?” I had to lower my head. “O-Okay… Diego.”I heard him inhale deeply, and I had to look up again to see his reaction. He was already smiling brightly with his sparkling eyes and enthusiastic nods of his head."That would be fine," he said. "Okay, you are already dismissed.""Thank you."I did not look at his face anymore and just straightly went out of the building without sweating. Thankfully, he did not try to chase me after going out of the building until I got a taxi for myself to the hospital. I was thinking a

Marissa's POV“What if you go to work, darling?” my grandmother suggested as I arranged the blanket above her. “I keep noticing that your focus is all on me now. You have to give attention to your career, you know. Have you gone absent for a lot of days just to go here in the hospital all the time?"I turned to her. I was wiping the side table with wet wipes when she spoke to me after watching me for a while. My lips stretched on their sides to form a sweet smile before I pulled the stool where I could sit. I held her hand and squeezed her knuckles.“I know, Grandma. You do not have to worry," I said in a small, sweet voice. “I have already submitted my excuse letters to my boss. He was okay because this was an emergency. I can just go back to the company when I am assured that you are going to be okay, alright? But I just cannot go to my work knowing that you are all alone here. I might get worried while working. My concentration would possibly be distorted just by the thought of you

Diego's POVI took a last glance at Ms. Gonzaga and her group. They heard my footsteps, saw me pass by them, and immediately straightened up before greeting me formally as if they just did not talk about me and Ms. Dela Cruz. Because they contributed to my brilliant idea, I bestowed a charming smile and winked at them that made them drop their jaw, flush their cheeks red, and fan themselves dramatically.Women...I shook my head with a playful grin on my lips and left them. I seized my day in a good mood. Even without my secretary's presence, Ms. Gonzaga was a good companion in my meetings. She was also an effective speaker during representations, trained by my beautiful secretary, of course. They both never disappointed me as a veteran in this company.“Good morning, Mr. Montero.”The door of my office suddenly opened after two knocks and Ms. Gonzaga showed up. I paused in typing from my computer. I looked at her curiously. She smiled politely, so I regarded her.“The chairman is her