Taming Asher
On a scale of one to ten, my life had always dangled between three and four, thanks to my very wretched humble background, until the day it hit zero.
"I will give you the money on the condition that you send that text to Asher." Mia Harper began with a mischievous smile on her face.
"Asher?" I repeated.
"You heard me right."
No way.
Asher Thorne was the hottest, attractive and most popular kid in school. Bad boy, star hockey player, arrogant and snobbish, were the perfect words to describe him with. He hardly ever smiled and didn't talk to just 'anybody'.
I stared down at the ridiculous message typed on my phone screen...
And that was how it all started for the scholarship student, Grace Williams, the cool genius who preferred to stay invisible and out of trouble.
But not for long.
Thanks to Mia, she gets tangled with Asher and fresh troubles that came with their forbidden alliance. Determined to tame the bad boy, she steps into a world of secrets, rivalry, and dangerous attraction. Will she survive it?
And more importantly… will she dare to step into the love zone?
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Chapter: Chapter 85 - Cocky and Annoying Regan eyed me suspiciously. "Are you daring me?”As much as she was trying to play the hard man, I knew she was surprised I didn't give a hoot."Perhaps, she believes she has a lot of backup now.” Lisa said with spite.Oh yeah? Is that what it looked like?"You know what? I'll give you one last opportunity.” Regan said, letting down her phone. “Come to our house after school." “Why?" I demanded with scorn. I don't see how it had anything to do with the video."I'm not calling you over to stay. I've got a job offer for you. The pay is amazing.” She said. "It's my mum offering it anyway, not me. So don't disappoint her. She made a good referral for you already." She turned around to go.“Tell her I'm not interested, okay?" I wasn't sure if Regan heard me, but I didn't care. The team had practice after school, and Asher pleaded with me and Ralph to wait.Ordinarily, I would have left for his grandma's store or Suzella's house, but Suzella said she was going out of town with Corn for so
Last Updated: 2026-05-15
Chapter: Chapter 84 - A Challenge “We meet again today, Mrs. Thorne." Mr. Rockwell, Xena’s dad, greeted with a plastered smile. Mrs. Thorne responded very sweetly. “Oh, it's so good to see you here. I also came to have dinner with the kids." “Ah…I see.” His gaze rested on me.Xena’s brother was cute, no doubt. Was he a model or an actor? He had the perfect build of one. I think he looked familiar. I felt very uncomfortable with the way he stared at me. I would rather prefer his sister's blazing eyes.“Aren't these the scholarship students in their sophomore?” Mr. Rockwell asked with a hint of scorn."Yeah, they are Asher's friends. They're also the top of their class too. Very nice girls.” Mrs. Thorne said smoothly."Hi, I'm Danny.” Xena’s brother stretched his hand to me for a handshake to my surprise. "And you are?”"I… I'm confused.” I said without taking his hand."Why?” He asked. Lord his bass voice was what every girl will die for.I shook my head in hesitation and finally took his hand not to keep it hanging.
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Chapter: Chapter 83 - Mrs. Kindness "Here's the thing.” I heaved tiredly. "I'll go with them and pick up my bags myself, so I can properly thank their parents for their help so far." I explained.I think Suzella was glad at my response, and I was happy she understood.I refused to enter Asher’s car in the school, and walked out with Suzella instead. I told him to face his practice with the others, and come pick me up at his grandma's store later. I wanted to say hi to her. Besides, Suzella had some little errands to run for her.Mrs. Kent was very happy to see us. We had arrived just in time. There was a heavy surge of customers, and Marie was absent again. “Don't you think you should employ more workers?" Suzella asked her sharply after the mass of customers had toned down. Marie was back by then, and Mrs. Kent offered us cup noodles as we sat at a table, discussing.“I need just two workers. I have Marie already, so I will need just one more person." She said.I didn't feel very comfortable because her gaze lingered
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Chapter: Chapter 82 - Where Will You Go?"Having fun with my girlfriend?” He demanded stiffly.Terry and Matt who were behind him erupted in loud cheers, clapping. I was irritated when Suzella joined too.Ralph laughed, patting Asher gently on the chest. "Hey, today's my first day, bro. Let's not do this.”“Exactly. Let's not do this." I turned around abruptly and hurried off way ahead of them. I wasn't going to stand with them to my embarrassment. Unfortunately, I walked into Xena and her subordinates, Eva and Jamie.Xena gave me a hard condescending stare, and they blocked my way as I tried to walk past."You dared come back, huh? Aren't you scared of dying?”I took out my phone and put it on record. "You care to repeat what you said?”Xena snatched the phone before I could blink, and smashed it hard on the floor.Now I would have to get a new one after school.“Why don't you pick a fight with me instead, and leave her out of this?" Asher toned behind me. My heart raced. We'd just barely resumed. I turned around and push
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Chapter: Chapter 81 - A New CliqueThick awkward silence hung between us as he drove out. I knew he was very mad over what his aunt said, and I guess it was my fault for bringing Xena up in the first place. But then, it was his fault too. He was going to sound like he didn't have any clique, and I was just trying to point that out."You're quiet.” He said as we drove out of the estate.“I'm sorry I brought up Xena." He smiled wryly. “We only did it once. And that was because I was drugged. I never did it again with her. She disgusts me." “I understand." I murmured. “Well, you'll be dropping me off at Suzella's.” It wasn't worth dampening the mood with this Xena talk."This morning? Why? Your bags are still at our place, you know.”"Yeah, I know. Perhaps, you could help me with it tomorrow, huh? I just want us to go to school together. I need some heads up at least on the latest updates.”"Fine, if you insist." I gave him some little directions and he dropped me off.Suzella was still rushing her breakfast when I arr
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Chapter: Chapter 80 - A Scary KindnessShe was seated on the swivel chair, next to the study table, waiting for me. “You slept longer than I imagined. I guess you had lot of sleepless nights back in Red Wing." She began.I cleared my throat. “Yeah."“I met Asher on his way here earlier. He said he was going to lend you his laptop, but I told him not to bother. I got a new spare. I thought you should have it.” She patted the new laptop on the table.My eyes grew wide with surprise. Why was she doing this? Was it really okay to accept a gift from her? Does she really like me now?"Wow, thank you. I'm grateful for the offer, but you don't have to bother. I intend to get a new one before the end of this week." “I didn't have to bother to get this. All I had do was bring it out from where it laid in my cabinet, gathering dust. It's brand new. The boys have two laptops each. I've got mine too, and their dad as well. So, I don't have need for this one. Just accept it okay? It's nothing.”It's nothing? From what I could see from
Last Updated: 2026-04-30
Personal Assistant to my Bully CEO
I rolled my eyes. "Listen, Mich. Just hand over my documents and tell me I'm not qualified. I'd totally understand and gladly find my way."
“MIS-TER MICH."
I rolled my eyes again. Whatever.
"I want to hear you say it. Mister Mich.”
I scoffed. “Is that on the job description?”
He dropped my papers with a knowing nod and fixed a long hard stare on me.
I held his gaze too.
“Congratulations, Bonita Helmes. You got the job." He suddenly muttered dryly.
Bonnie Helmes, desperately in need of a job, gets the role of a personal assistant to the CEO of La Monte Luxuries, Michael Monte, who happens to be her high school bully.
Being offered a mouth-watering salary, she can't turn it down.
Unfortunately for her, Mich is so determined to show her who's the boss.
In the course of their rivalry, would love find its way in or not? Or would Mich's business secret be the beginning of his downfall?
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Chapter: Chapter 38 - Another Kind of Morning"Where are you heading to?” I asked in wonder."I need fiery fire back.” He simply said.Whatever that was supposed to mean, I wasn't ready to care. All that was on my mind was the fact that I was done for. All that was left was for Ruki, was to join other forces in the office to eat me, chew me and spew me out like chaff.Mich finally stopped the car at a classy breakfast restaurant. White Umbrella. One of the most expensive restaurants in the area. He held my hand as we stepped out of the car and led me in. “Ruki would never have dared to hit you, if we had been together." he muttered to my surprise. It was at the tip of my lips to tell him to stop acting like he cared, but I didn't want to hurt his feelings that moment, because I couldn't tell if he was genuine or not."What would you like to have?” Mich stared at the menu from his phone, after scanning the barcode on the table with his phone. Amazing.He passed his phone to me but I shook my head. “I'll have whatever you order.
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Chapter: Chapter 37 - The Mall SagaI exchanged nervous glances with Mich.“Don't worry. Just stay put, okay? The glasses are tinted." He assured me, sliding down my seat.Next, he killed the engine and stepped out of the car. Antonio and Ruki alighted too. Apparently, they were both coming from the office. I watched Ruki run her eyes over Mich. Her gaze lingered on his legs. His fine hairy legs. If I was his wife, I'd stop him from putting on baggy shorts.Ruki didn't look bad at all. She looked all glammed up and elegant in her black peplum blazer and pants, which gave her an hourglass figure. Her hair looked freshly styled too. If I was dressed up for work, I would have appeared like a cleaner next to her. Though, I didn't understand the point of exposing her cleavage.I watched them talk, but I couldn't hear what they were saying. I guessed they heard of his mother's condition and came to pay a visit. But shouldn't that have waited till after closing hours?Ruki gave Mich a small hug, while he and Antonio exchanged
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Chapter: Chapter 36 - Matters ArisingAll was still for a moment as we stared at each other without blinking. But I came back to my senses and pushed him off.No way I'll make myself a cheap slut. God condemned such acts as this anyway. It was fornication and sexual immorality. A sin against your body (the temple of God), and the Holy Spirit. "I'm so sorry about that.” He apologized, and quickly sat up. I knew I wasn't a saint, but I wasn't ready to walk down the immorality path either.The bed was quite big. Big enough for five people, and his room was cozy."So, how many ladies have slept here previously?” I grabbed one of the pillows.“None. What do you take me for?" I snorted. “I hope you don't expect me to believe you." “It's the truth. I know I might have been that flirty guy back in highschool, but these days I've been thinking hard about my life, and the kind of future I want.”I laughed. "Is that so? Very interesting.” Yet he was with Kwinnie and Lena just recently. "I don't care what you're thinking. But it
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Chapter: Chapter 35 - The Weirdest CoupleI forced myself out of his grip and pulled back immediately. “What the hell are you trying to do?" I managed to ask, though my heart raced wildly like it would burst out of my chest, and my legs were weak too. “You just…you just kept talking. I had to stop you." I saw that wistful gaze again. The same eyes he had been giving me in the office. Does he really like me? No way. He was the last person who would want to like me or have anything to do with me, and vice versa. We were enemies and it was just natural that way. I exhaled deeply and looked away. “Why did you suddenly return? Did you cancel going?" He shrugged tiredly. "The road was blocked. Somewhere along the way, there's an ongoing construction. It would require me going a much longer route. I wasn't prepared to do that, so I just asked Hiro to turn the car around." “And your mum? Has Kieran been giving you updates?" He let out a long sigh and bowed his head. “She’s in a coma.” The words came out in a sad, broke
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Chapter: Chapter 34 - Sudden Words and ActionsIf I wasn't with Mich, I would have easily rushed to meet Dean. So what now? Four Points was about fifteen minutes drive from the office. Okay. I had a plan. “Ouch. You know what? I'll call you back in about thirty minutes. I'm still with my boss." Mich scoffed after I hung up. “I never imagined you had a boyfriend." I said nothing. My head was too full to accommodate his craps. I would ask Mirabel to wire me the pay for today so that at least, Dean would find a place to crash for tonight, since I wouldn't be heading home. No way I would leave him alone with those ladies. “Bonnie? Are you snobbing me now?" I let out a small sigh. "Do you think you can make it back home tonight? Or will you be out till morning?” “Santa Barbara. That's where my mum lives." Oh. Till morning then. I was going to ask if he or Kieran would be back in the morning, but I wasn't in the mood to talk. Why was he waiting for me to drill him when he was just supposed to open up and tell me everything?
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Chapter: Chapter 33 - A Favour "You did this on purpose, right?" Mich smirked. “Don't be a T-Rex and stand up please before anyone comes along.” I hissed. He gave me a scowl and pushed me back as he stood up. I grunted in annoyance as I struggled to my feet and hurried after him to join the meeting. After the meeting, I was clearing the files and documents I had in front of me, when Gia approached me with a warm smile. It's true we were close friends previously, but to me, that chapter had been closed already. I wasn't sure I still wanted to have her around me. “Hey, Bonnie. Can I have a word with you, please?" “Is there a problem?" A voice behind me asked to my surprise. Mich. What was his deal with Gia? “No, nothing at all." Gia smiled cautiously. I said nothing till Mich stepped outside and got caught up with other conversations. Gia followed me out to the hallway. “I'm so happy for you. Your life is moving perfectly now. You've got an apartment, a perfect boyfriend and a perfect job." It took me all
Last Updated: 2026-07-03
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