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
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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
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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 32 - Uncor MishBonnie's POV I was fortunate to make it early to the office the next day, and tried hard not to dwell on my mum's depressing call. It was really depressing, not because I had intended to enjoy my life alone with my paycheck, (though that was what I deserved), but I was just hoping to settle down comfortably so that I would be able to assist the family in every way I could.But if things were to go this way, then it will just be a long time before l’ll be settled.I was already laying out the plans and schedule for the day when I heard a child crying from Ruki's office. I thought I heard Mich's voice too. I guess a client came with her child. Well, I got the shock of my life when the door opened, and Mich stepped in with Kaystar. She was the one crying.Her face transformed into a smile when she saw me, and she trotted up to me instantly, to our surprise. She was so pretty and looked like a feminine version of Mich as a toddler.“You know each other?" Mich's brows went high.“I once
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Chapter: Chapter 31 - Big-time JobsStaring at Bonnie that moment, reminded me of our days at Ridgesview, when she'd look me in the eye and defy me to my face. She hadn't changed a bit. Despite my high status now, she was always still ready to defy me. And now that she stared at me with a stunned expression, it made want to laugh and joke with her. But that would seem weird, given the situation. "Hello, Miss. Gia. Is there a problem?” I turned to the lady who was talking to her. "Uhm. Not at all. I was only asking her for the way to the restroom.” She hurried off to my amazement. Was she scared of me? "Are you serious? You really want me to have lunch with you?” Bonnie was still asking. "Why were you looking and acting all pale this morning? Or were you pretending?” I wanted to do some fact checks. "I wasn't pretending. I woke up late and was just feeling stressed up from the rush." I said. No. We're not going to talk about her resumption hour. “You know what? It's okay if you don't want to have lunch with me. I
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Chapter: Chapter 30 - Thick Dealings Mich's POV That morning when I and Sammy almost bumped into Bonnie, I was pretty relieved when she said she was searching for the supplies room. But then again she didn't look alright to me."Are you okay? You look pale. Have you eaten?" I drilled. Afterall, Sammy said I should be nice so she doesn't quit because of my attitude.She shook her head sadly and stared down at her feet.“I'm hungry too. I guess it's just this big buddy next to me who's had breakfast.” I made an attempt at a joke to ease her mood. "Come with me, let's have breakfast downstairs.” I subconsciously took her hand."Thank you. But I don't want you to hold me.” she muttered quietly.Shit, Mich. Don't let her get the wrong message."I guess she wants me to carry her, Sammy.” I laughed off my mistake.I was glad when I sighted Ruki in the hallway. It was her duty to get those stuff, not Bonnie. I had my suspicions that she wasn't nice to her, but I was yet to confirm it.I was about to make my way down with Bonnie
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Chapter: Chapter 29 - A Facade?"I'll get going then.” I said to ease the tension and awkwardness.Antonio and Mich said nothing to each other as we parted ways. But instead of heading for the elevator, Mich made his way toward the end of the hallway. I guess he was going to see Sammy. Were they that close? Or didn't he have other friends he hung out with? The Mich I knew back then was more of a socialite and the life of the party. Or was he more reserved now because he was wealthy? Was he lonely? Was there something bothering him? I remember the guest that came earlier that day after his girlfriend, Lena left, and how his countenance fell. He had ordered me out too.But since he was so cocky and arrogant, I think he'll be fine. Probably embrace the same attitude toward his situation, huh? Come to think of it, why was I suddenly worrying about him?“Are you okay? You're awfully quiet." Antonio remarked as he pulled out of the parking lot.I chuckled. “Am I? Do you mean I'm usually a talkative?" “Aren't you? I see
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Chapter: Chapter 28 - A Total Jerk"Hello, Miss. Gia. Is there a problem?” Mich turned to her."Uhm. Not at all. I was only asking her for the way to the restroom.” She hurried off.Gia didn't know him. I have only been friends with her since college, not high school.I imagined him calling me Miss. Bonnie. I wasn't sure I would like the sound of it. I stared back at Mich. "Are you serious? You really want me to have lunch with you?”"Why were you looking and acting all pale this morning? Or were you pretending?”Why did he care?"I wasn't pretending. I woke up late and was just feeling stressed up from the rush." I said.“You know what? It's okay if you don't want to have lunch with me. I only asked for courtesy sake because it didn't work out in the morning."He must really deride a lot of fun from hurting my feelings.“Okay." I said flatly as we made our way back to the hall. “I thought as much. You wouldn't want to have lunch with me anyway, especially since you find it gross to have me always walking around with
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Chapter: Chapter 27 - Stunning Behaviours"Why do you want to see her?” Mich demanded from Lena with an edge in his voice, and Lena burst out in laughter. "Why are you taking me serious? Of course, it's you I came for. Why are you pretending you don't miss me?" She stroked his hair with affection, and I looked away, wondering if I should return to the office or still go down to get my breakfast without him. But Lena made my decision faster. She whispered something into Mich's ears. He smiled, and together they headed out. I didn't know what to feel like. I just felt a deep empty hollow feeling inside. Nonetheless, I couldn't help but wonder why Mich tried to flirt with me earlier. Was he drunk or was it the effect of Sammy's presence? I sighed in relief when I didn't find Ruki at her table, so I returned to my desk at Mich's office in peace, wondering why Lena had to step in to ruin breakfast for me. When Mich returned to the office, he wasn't alone. He came with a scowl on his face, and an important looking clien
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