Chapter 3

Alexander’s POV

"Honey, your lips are so plump. I'm always hungry and never stop enjoying them when I'm near you."

Jessica ran her finger sensually across my lips. This was the third time she had invited me to the office in the morning and done something wild. I couldn't figure out what was driving her; it seemed like she had a fetish for the office.

"Same with me, Honey. But, we have to stop this game for now. You know, in half an hour, I have a meeting with the new diamond mining company investors, and I also have to interview the applicants who want to be my secretary. I hope this is the last time I need to open this job vacancy."

Jessica's passionate gaze instantly changed. She pressed her index finger against my lips and said, "As long as the women who become your secretaries have designs on seducing you, you will always keep this job vacancy open. I won't let anyone else woo you."

Yes, I've had five secretaries change within the last two years. It all started when Jessica caught my first secretary, who had been working for nearly seven years, slipping something into my drink.

I thanked Jessica for caring and protecting me as her lover. But her possessive behavior was also becoming troublesome. Actually, the other four secretaries were fine with me; I thought they were diligent enough in their work. However, because Jessica had witnessed the misdeeds of my first secretary, she became suspicious and saw even trivial actions by the secretaries as attempts to ensnare me.

It's ridiculous, but I can't stop Jessica. Call me a coward, love slave, or whatever you want. I admit it's all true. I can't get angry with Jessica; her beauty always manages to mesmerize me.

I've never been this crazy about a woman before. It's so easy for me to find another woman, especially with my position as a well-known CEO in this city. I just need to stand by the side of the road for a moment, and I'm sure many women will flock to me. I used to be a playboy; I could sleep with three different women in a month.

Everything changed when I met Jessica at a nightclub. The way she looked at me was full of arrogance; she didn't even flinch when I kept staring at her. Which, by the way, was a trick that had always worked on every girl.

My curiosity peaked, and I felt challenged to conquer her. And indeed, for almost two months, I tried to get a date with Jessica. Her spoiled, cold, and expensive demeanor made me realize I'd found the right woman.

Jessica lightly slapped my face, snapping me out of my daydream about her.

"What are you thinking? If you want to leave, hurry up. If not, we'd better continue what we left unfinished." Jessica was about to kiss my lips, but I turned my face so she landed on my cheek.

"Let's go now, Honey. Maybe I should design an office-shaped room in our new house so your fetish can keep being fulfilled."

Jessica pinched my arm playfully, and we both laughed before leaving the room. As we walked through the waiting area, I noticed three young women looking at me, all smiling warmly. I knew they were the applicants for the secretary position.

I tugged Jessica's hand, motioning her to stop and greeted the three young women who had attractive appearances.

"You're the applicants for my secretary, right?" The three women stood up and nodded simultaneously. "Great, so--."

"We're leaving, please wait until we return. Be aware that no one knows when we'll be back."

Jessica interrupted my sentence and issued her new instruction. Usually, she would just ask the secretary candidates to clean the entire fifth floor. I don't know why, but this time I felt her requirement was much tougher.

Who would be patient enough to wait for hours? I mean, I knew Jessica's plan; she would probably make them wait for more than three hours.

"Who don't you like among those three women? I think your requirement is too harsh, Honey. Maybe I should conduct the interview myself after we get back from this meeting with my friend."

Jessica stared at me sharply, her fingers pressing the elevator button forcefully. "You still don't understand? Can't you see how they look at you? Their gaze is full of schemes. I'm sure they'll take no more than three days to set a trap or drug you like your former secretary did."

"Honey, maybe we should start moving on from past issues. Besides, that incident was a long time ago. Believe me, finding a job isn't easy now. This is New York; people have to compete to make money. I'm sure they're not as bad as you think."

The elevator doors opened, and Jessica quickly stepped in. I was sure she was jealous because I was opposing her reason. She looked at me and halted her steps, saying, "You seem to be defending them. Which one do you like among those bitches?!"

"Come on, Honey! Who can turn away from you? We've been together for three years; no woman can match you. If you keep acting like this, I'll never be able to find a suitable employee. I hope you—ugh!"

My sentence was cut off when a woman suddenly bumped into me. The black-haired woman, whose hair flowed loosely, seemed panicked. She lowered her head and repeatedly apologized to me and Jessica, saying, "I'm so sorry!"

From the documents she was carrying, I could tell she was one of the other applicants.

"Fool! Where are your eyes? What are you looking at!" Jessica snapped at the woman loudly, and the woman trembled greatly due to Jessica's anger.

I embraced Jessica and gently rubbed her shoulder. She was about to speak again, but I immediately found an opening to cut her off. "So, you want to apply for the secretary position?"

The woman in the dark blue shirt nodded slowly.

"Alright, please wait in the waiting room."

"Yes, and I can assure you that you won't get this job!" Jessica pulled my hand and deliberately bumped her shoulder into the unfortunate woman. We walked away, leaving her behind.

As we walked, I glanced at the woman and accidentally our eyes met. Her sorrowful gaze and innocent face left a different impression on my heart. I don't know why this occurred to me, but I just wanted to be honest – this girl was quite beautiful.