ログイン"Mr. Kael?"A confused voice broke the silence that had suddenly frozen inside the master bedroom.Kael jolted violently, as if he had just been forcefully pulled back from an unimaginably deep abyss. His dark eyes blinked rapidly, struggling to regain focus after his vision had momentarily blurred. The moment his senses returned completely, the sight before him made his heart pound twice as hard, slamming painfully against his chest.Hellena was still standing right in front of him. Her small hands were still raised in the air, holding the knot of his gray tie at the collar of Kael's shirt while keeping a very proper distance. There was no bed, no body thrown backward onto the mattress, and no intoxicating kiss."Mr. Kael, why are you spacing out?" Hellena asked again, her brows knitting together as she noticed how pale her boss had suddenly become and how uneven his breathing was. "Are you alright? Is your dizziness coming back?"Kael was stunned, standing frozen like a wax statue i
The bathroom door, which had remained closed for quite some time, finally opened. Hellena stepped into the master bedroom with the initial intention of retrieving several work documents she had left on Kael's desk. However, her footsteps came to an abrupt halt near the bedpost when she saw that Kael was already standing in front of the large mirror, struggling with the gray silk tie Hellena had chosen for him earlier that morning.Kael seemed to be having a little difficulty. His large hands, which were usually accustomed to gripping contract papers and pens, now appeared stiff as he tried to form the perfect Windsor knot, the lingering weakness in his muscles after last night's fever still affecting him.Seeing that sight, the instincts of a secretary who had served the man for five years suddenly took over Hellena's body. She let out a short breath before striding forward and closing the distance between them."Let me help you, Sir," Hellena said softly, stopping Kael's hands with a
The thin morning sunlight slowly streamed through the gap in the curtains of the master bedroom, casting a golden glow across the marble floor. Hellena had been awake since before the clock struck six. Her curvy body moved in a steady rhythm, making no noise that could disturb the peace of the man still sleeping soundly on the king-size bed.As Kael's personal secretary who had worked by his side at Willian Group for five years, Hellena naturally knew every detail of her boss's preferences by heart. Without needing any instructions, she walked into the spacious dressing room and skillfully selected his clothes. Her fingers settled on a dark gray tailored suit, paired with a crisp white shirt made of smooth fabric and a silk tie adorned with subtle diagonal stripes in matching shades.Hellena returned to the bedroom and carefully placed the perfect combination of work attire at the foot of the bed, right beside Kael's feet. After finishing, her steps came to an abrupt halt. She stood m
Kael's breathing gradually became heavier and more regular beneath the thick wool blanket.Hellena had just been about to stand up and tidy the empty porridge bowl on the bedside table when three soft knocks sounded on the master bedroom door.Before Hellena could take a step, the teak door slowly opened, revealing Mrs. Hansel with an expression etched with a mother's concern.Mrs. Hansel closed the door very carefully before walking toward the bedside without making much noise with her footsteps."Hellena," Mrs. Hansel whispered, her voice trembling softly as her eyes caught sight of the compress resting on her only son's forehead. "How is Kael doing, dear?"Hellena forced a gentle smile, trying to reassure the middle-aged woman."His temperature was very high earlier, Mom. But I just fed him some porridge, and he's already taken his fever medicine."Hearing the whispers nearby, Kael's eyelids fluttered faintly.The man slowly opened his eyes, blinking his still-reddened and weary ga
The grand gate of William's residence swung open wide, welcoming the car that brought Kael and Hellena back from the airport.Kael's steps were slightly unsteady as he got out of the car, though the man still forced his back to remain straight with the remnants of his rigid dignity. His breathing was still heavy, and the redness caused by his high fever was becoming more apparent, burning across his cheekbones."Sir, let me help you," Hellena said as she extended her hand, trying to support Kael's muscular arm as they began walking into the mansion's lobby."No need," Kael snapped, shrugging her hand off with a quick movement that instantly made his head throb even more painfully. He gripped the stair railing tightly. "Don't overreact, Hellena. I can walk to my room on my own."Hellena could only let out a long sigh, staring at his broad back with restrained annoyance. She turned to the senior maid who was approaching."Just let him walk by himself. Please prepare some warm water in a
The sound of the door lock clicking made Hellena hurriedly wipe away the remaining tears on her cheeks with the edge of her pajamas. She lowered her legs from her chest and tried to sit upright on the edge of the bed as Kael's tall figure stepped inside. The tension was still lingering between his brows, yet his expression had returned to that flat, icy mask.Kael stopped in the middle of the room, his eyes briefly glancing at Hellena, who deliberately turned her face toward the window."Pack your things, Hellena," Kael ordered, his voice heavy and straightforward. "We're returning to the capital right away. The pilot has already confirmed our flight schedule."Hellena let out a short breath, trying to steady her voice so it would not sound hoarse."Alright, Sir. Give me five minutes."Without saying anything else, Hellena rose to her feet and began placing a few changes of clothes into her handbag with orderly movements. Kael merely stood silently beside the table, watching how the c
Kael's heavy breathing gradually began to steady. The warmth radiating from Hellena's curvy body proved effective in easing the feverish chills that had tormented every joint in his body since morning. Overcome by lingering drowsiness and overwhelming exhaustion, the two of them eventually drifted i
The atmosphere inside the CEO's office felt unusually quiet after the tension in the hallway had subsided. Hellena walked carefully with a small tray in her hands, carrying a cup of black coffee without sugar—her boss's favorite. However, as she approached the large teakwood desk, her footsteps sud
"Mr. Kael chose me not because of my clothing size," Hellena interrupted swiftly, her voice rising slightly as she cut Cindy off mercilessly. "He needs a professional who can prepare financial reports without being off by a single cent, manage meetings with foreign investors across three different
Hellena adjusted her maroon blouse in front of the large mirror in her room, making sure there were no awkward wrinkles in the fabric. The faint dark circles beneath her eyes were undeniable proof of how poorly she had slept last night. Sleeping on the floor atop a thick carpet, only a few meters a







