Chapter 003

I was trying to think of reasons why I would be called to “the boss” office.

I clearly haven’t done anything. I made sure no one was passing when Emily raised her voice, so please what’s going on?

“I’m here to see Mr Harold.” The words left my mouth and only then did my palms start sweating again like it did in the elevator.

I couldn’t have done anything wrong, could I?

His secretary doesn’t help matters either as she gave me a rather rude once over, looking at me like I shouldn’t be wearing what I was wearing right now. It was just a knee length skirt and a work blouse that had a small opening at my upper chest region. Just a little opening that showed a little skin and maybe a little view of my tits.

But that shouldn’t be any issue. It’s Nathan and I’m pretty sure he’ll remember whose girlfriend I was.

“He called for you first thing this morning?” She said, though it came out more like she was asking me to confirm what she was likely seeing in her system.

I was confused but maintained a small smile, acting like I wasn’t scared why I was suddenly summoned.

“Mmm mm. Am I too late? I can come another time if he’s busy.” I said quickly, thinking of a way out.

I just couldn’t think of any reason why he would call me here. The only other thing I could think of was maybe it was to fire me? but he didn’t handle that directly, so it can’t be. Or can it?

“He has the whole day free. Mr Harold flew in today and sent for only you so no it’s not too late.” Her voice was cold and definitely angry.

He flew in today? I know he’s never around but why did he have to come in today to fire me directly? Is this all because of his bad blood with Ryan?

I maintained my smile even though I hated the way she looked at me like I was about to snatch something from her. “Can I go in now?”

“Yes.” She said very bluntly like we were fighting or something.

I quickly walked away, really hating the suspense of not knowing why I was called here.

“I don’t know what’s with fine ladies and doing plastic, do you all have to take every man?” She murmured to herself but loud enough for me to hear.

I paused in my tracks, confused as to why and how she would mention me and plastic in the same sentence.

I turned to face her, my eyebrows raised in confusion. Her eyes darts towards my chest very quickly and she looked away immediately, staring at her laptop like she didn’t just say something rude to me.

I wanted to call her on it but on second thoughts it’s better I find out why I was summoned here first.

His secretary was the least of my issues as my phone dings just before I could knock on Nathan’s door.

‘Hope you still went to work today? Please make sure you go and be a good girl for both of us.’ A message from Ryan popped up all over my screen.

I didn’t have time to think it through and knocked twice and let myself in.

His secretary definitely already told him I was here and now it was my turn to find out why

“Good morning sir.” My voice leveled and professional.

My greeting unanswered as the man I was to meet had his back at me. He sat down on the expensive looking chair, facing the glassed very tall windows, enjoying the beautiful view outside.

He was a little taller than his chair so I could properly see his short buzz hair cut that was dyed silver.

I stood still where I was, waiting for him to turn around before asking questions I felt were already at the tip of my tongue.

Those few seconds were the longest as I had to stand and stare at his very near cut, take in his luxurious perfume to the point where I was sure that his perfume was definitely the only thing in my system right now.

I almost forgot all about everything that happened before I stepped into his office all because he smelt heavenly. Too bad his actions weren’t the same.

“Look around and pick a good corner so we can have your office set up there.” His voice was rich and rough at the same time.

His chair turned round as he looked straight at me with a smirk. “And how are you Olivia?” He continued, his voice different.

He looked different, I had only seen him once at a general meeting so he was definitely going to look different. Pfft.

But did I just hear well? What’s with my hearing abilities today, do I need to go for a check up or something?

I answered him anyway even though I wanted to ask how he knew my name.

“I’m fine sir, thank you. Please can you come again? Or where you on a call or something?” I gave a small smile, looking at him closely to check if he had airpods on but none was there.

He smirked even more. That weird kind of smirk that keeps you smiling even when you don't feel like it.

“Look for a space you can turn to your office Olivia, or should I call you wife already?”

The smile disappeared immediately, because I definitely heard correctly this time around.

“I don’t get you? Are you high on something?” The words slip out on their own accord, before I could rethink and stop myself.

I was pretty much having a shitty day already, I didn't need one more crazy person to add to it. Not with such an expensive joke.

He wasn’t smirking anymore, he was freaking smiling now. “He did say you’ll be fiesty so I should take it easy with you.” He continued saying jargon that I didn't understand.

I lost my cool Stance, hating the possessive look in his eyes right now.

Ryan’s words played in my head as he told me how much of a playboy Nathan was because of his striking handsome face, his godlike body and family’s endless wealth but he should know better than to play such jokes.