Once His Nightmare, Now His Employee

Once His Nightmare, Now His Employee

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He thought he had his life figured out—until the boy he buried in the past walked back in. Dorian Keene was once the golden boy of high school—famous, feared, and cruel. And Caspian Vale? Just the quiet nerd with a birthmark... and a target on his back. But beneath Dorian's bullying lay a truth he couldn’t face: he was terrified of how much he wanted the boy he was supposed to hate. Years later, Dorian’s world is in shambles. Penniless, grieving, and sick, he lands a miracle job—working under a Tech Mogul who turns out to be none other than Caspian. Only this Caspian is powerful, untouchable... and very much engaged to a woman. Dorian tries to keep his distance. Caspian, for all appearances, is straight. But fate has a twisted sense of humor, and buried sparks are reignited—this time under the harsh light of adulthood, secrets, and slow-blooming desire neither man can afford. As Dorian’s hidden illness grows deadlier, and Caspian's mask begins to crack, a single kiss will force them to ask: Can a man who thought he was straight handle the truth of who he’s always been... before it’s too late?

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Chapter 1

1 ~ The Weight of Being Dorian

「17日、航が帰国する。その時、お前も一緒にJ市に戻って結婚式を挙げろ」

電話の向こうの、神崎修(かんざき おさむ)の声には有無を言わせない迫力があった。

沈黙が広がり、この頑固な娘がまた拒否するだろうか、修がそう思ったその時、神崎清良(かんざき きよら)は「分かった」と答えた。

修は驚き、さらに詳しく聞きたかったが、清良は既に電話を切っていた。

17日まであと10日だと、清良は携帯のカレンダーで確認した。

10日後にはここを離れ、家が決めた結婚を受け入れるのだ。

清良は自嘲気味に笑い、ドレスの裾を整えると、授賞式が行われる会場へと入った。

会場に入るとすぐ、佐藤奈々(さとう なな)が正面からぶつかってきた。

彼女は大げさに叫び、持っていたワインを清良のドレスにこぼした。

清良は眉をひそめて後ずさったが、すでに遅く、高価なドレスはシミだらけになってしまった。

奈々は子鹿のような無垢な目をしながら、慌てて言った。「ごめんなさい、清良さん、わざとじゃなかったの……」

清良は深呼吸をして、冷静に言った。「大丈夫、ドレスはクリーニングに出すから。でも、このドレスはブランドから借りているものだから、元のように綺麗にならなかったら、弁償しなければならないかもしれないわ」

清良の冷たい視線の前で、奈々は目尻を赤くした。

彼女は大変な不当な扱いを受けたかのように、怒りと焦りで体が震えていた。「清良さん、ただのドレス一枚で、そんなに責め立てることないじゃない?私が弁償できないこと、分かってるくせに!」

清良はさらに眉をひそめた。「私は、ただ問題を解決しようとしているだけ。それに、私は智也や怜じゃないから、そんな態度取っても無駄よ」

奈々は冷たく目を細め、突然近くのワインを手に取り、「バシャッ」と自分に浴びせた。

彼女は必死に涙をこらえ、強がりつつも、どこか痛々しそうな様子を見せた。「これで気が済んだの?これで満足なの?」

ちょうどその時、田中智也(たなか ともや)と鈴木怜(すずき れい)が入ってきた。

この光景を見て、二人の顔色は一変した。

彼らは大股で駆け寄り、清良を突き飛ばし、奈々を守った。

不意を突かれた清良は、よろめき倒れそうになった。

智也は狼狽する奈々を心配そうに見て、清良を冷たく問い詰めた。「正気か、こんな大勢の人の前で奈々をいじめるなんて。彼女がこのドレスを気に入ってるって知ってるだろ!」

怜は智也より性格が穏やかで、怒りに任せて怒鳴ることはなかったが、目には不満が浮かんでいた。「清良、奈々はあんなにお前を慕っているのに、ひどいじゃないか?いつからそんなに酷いやつになったんだ?」

二人に守られた奈々の目に、一瞬の得意げな表情が浮かんだ。

しかし、彼女はそれでも良しとせず、すすり泣きながら外へ走り出した。

智也は珍しく慌てて、彼女を追いかけた。

怜はその場を動かず、清良をしばらく見つめた後、ため息をついた。「清良、本当に失望した」

清良は呆気に取られた。

まさか怜からこんな言葉を投げかけられる日が来るとは、思ってもみなかった。
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Marvea
I wait for daily updates from this book like a child waits at the oven for freshly bake cookies
2025-07-23 09:03:27
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Kay-D
At first I felt pity for Dorian because of his mother and his jobless, broke situation only to find out that he was a bully? karma has a way of teaching us all lessons and I can't wait to watch him learn. nice plot twist Author more grease to your elbow
2025-07-15 02:48:11
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Kim Tekky
Dorian is complicated, though I feel bad for him because he's had it rough, might be repercussion for being a strong bully.... I'm liking Caspian, my boy is softhearted. I hope they both heal and can't wait to see their friendship era...
2025-07-14 20:33:26
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lordxoro26
Dorian is a very interesting and complex character. I started with feeling bad for him. His mother died, he was dead broke and couldn't get a job. His life just sucked badly. But then he finally did get a job. Then we saw the truth about him. He isn't just a victim. And this is his Karma
2025-07-13 18:44:05
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Vicky
I hope Dorian's mother gets her treatments though ...but let him endure the suffering under Caspian's rule because it's what he reaped he is sowing now
2025-07-13 15:30:30
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giftgreaty14
Wow.. I'm sat you need to update more. don't keep me waiting I can't take it anymore
2025-07-12 03:48:56
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Fay Grant
I'm completely dazed. Would I say Karma came for Dorian? Because this minute I feel sorry for him, hoping and praying his problem ends and then to discover what his past looked was like? I'm torn between mercy and revenge.
2025-07-11 16:08:53
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Jay-Shine
Alright, just like the book's name. I bet Dorian didn't expect all this drama. Thought he finally landed a dream job only to find out you're working for someone who might possibly hold a grudge. A must-read. One moment you're pitying Dorian and the next, you hate him. What a rollercoaster of emotion
2025-07-11 10:00:41
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Dammy
This book is nothing but a page turner ......... loving Caspian already and Doriannnnnn, even though I feel pity for him, he deserves to be punished. A little
2025-07-10 20:45:24
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Marvea
Seated and strapped in for this exciting ride ...
2025-06-13 00:35:46
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Richie_Banks
I'm seated for this. Like seriously? This is my first time reading MM ROMANCE book and I would say this is a great read. Dorian is cute and funny. very funny. Ronan is very much a dream man. He's a god in his own right. And Caspian? Though, he looks tough but he isn't. Just a broken man.
2025-06-23 05:40:41
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