Ethan’s point of view From everything that has happened to Helena, I think I really need to stop stressing her out, from the doctor’s report she has been so stressed and I will blame myself for doing that to her. Seeing her at work the next day got me so surprised, she is indeed a strong woman. I really wanted her to rest but that's not in my power to stop her from coming to work, so it wouldn't look so obvious that I am into her. I stood and watched her talking to other staff, she looked very much okay now and she smiled so brightly. I wanted to move forward to ask her how she was feeling now but suddenly one of the new employees stopped her. She talked to him with so many smiles, her face never stopped beaming with smiles, she had never smiled so much to me like that before. I couldn't just stand it, so I walked back to my office. I got a message from the contract I'll be working on in Italy and it was finally finalized but there was just a little problem. I needed a partner
Helena’s point of view Is this man hypnotized or what? “Why would you want that from me? Aren't you married?” I was so pissed off already, I never saw this coming. He suddenly frowned as I questioned him, rumors had been flying around the company that he was married but no one had ever laid their eyes on his wife. Since he is married, why would he want such an offer from me? I never signed up for this. “You are too loud, Helena! I'm not married so calm down!” He reacted and tightened up his face which made me gasp a little. I was kind of shocked by the denial. “And who told you that I am married?” He added and I bit my lower lip and remember when Betty told me he doesn't like it when someone talks about his marital status. “I-I thought you were married.” I stuttered and he just kept on staring at me with his jaw clenching. He stared at me for a while before saying, “I’m not, like I said, I'll reward you handsomely if you keep your mouth shut without telling any of your other
Helena’s point of view “I'll accompany you to Italy, sir but I want to know how long we will stay,” I answered and he let out a thin smile. “It's just a two-week contract.” He replied and I nodded. “Alright, sir,” I said and he just kept on staring at me, which made me feel a little uncomfortable. Was there something on my face? “I will come over to the place you stay to pick you up this evening.” He finally spoke but that wasn’t what I was expecting to hear. “Mr Manchester, if I may ask, why?” My eyes slightly popped out. “Since we both will be going to Italy next week, we should go shopping together.” He said and I immediately choked up. What is all this?He gave me water and I had no choice but to take it so my throat won’t get sore. “Are you okay?” This attitude of being so nice these days freaks me out, I could see how worried he was on his face. “I’m fine, sir,” I said and he suddenly cleared his throat. Mr Scott wanted dinner with me tonight and I failed him once, no
Chapter oneHelena’s POV“Miss Helena Brooks, after going through your credentials, I am glad to announce that you are hired as the secretary to the CEO of Groupon Company, you'll resume on Monday morning.” The older woman said to me, causing my heart to flutter. I was so happy.“Thank you very much, Ma’am.” a smile formed at the corner of my lips as I exchanged a warm hand shake with her, this was the happiest I had been in a long time.“You deserve this job, welcome to Groupon Company.” she said.“Alright ma’am, do I get to meet the CEO today?” I sounded so formal.“He is absent today, you will get to meet him on your resumption.”.“Okay. Thank you once again.”I had never been this happy in a long time, I had looked for a job for the longest time and all the time I searched, I always got rejected but today I did not. I could tell from the way my cheeks were slowly beginning to hurt that I was happy, I had flushes of blush all over.This was joyous news and I needed to tell Lisa abo
Chapter 2Helena’s POVAs I made to walk out, he stopped me halfway.“You know what, you are my secretary and I should welcome you as my secretary.”“Mr Ethan…” I was trying to speak but he caught me shut.“As my secretary you should know that I had lost a great contract on Friday, and it was because of a silly little pest but that’s okay, you will make up for that.” The man was tall and as he spoke I got scared, he had this very strong aura and demeanour that freaked me out. He looked at me like I was a scumbag.He pulled out a file from the bookshelf, then placed it on the table. “This is the rule and regulations guiding this office, and things you should do as my secretary and things you should not do. Leave this here for now, you have a lot of work to do.” He smirked, he didn’t stop feasting his eyes on me and it caused me to feelSo little of myself.My little legs scrambled at the gaze of his blue eyes, it was terrifying.He pulled out a file from the book shelf.“This document
Chapter 3Ethan’s POVShe had made me lose the most important contract I was about to get this year and I hated her for making such an opportunity go to waste. I flew all the way from China to America just for that meeting and she just had to bump into me that day, ruining all my plans and arrangements that day.I was surprised when I saw her, she’s the one girl that I had stalked her social media pages, I was too busy to come back to America, this contract was an opportunity to get me back from all the work I had in China,I was able to come back to America for a while and I had planned to get my wife and take her back to China with me. I had gotten tired of seeing her only on her instagram pages and stories. I finally wanted her to know I am her anonymous husband even if the marriage was based on business, still it was a legal one.I had gotten married to Miss Brooks because of business reasons, I got what I wanted from her family and they got what they wanted. I didn’t care to
Helena’s POV “I-I’m fine, once I get to work I’ll be alright.” I stuttered and was quite surprised by what he said. “If you say so, follow me.” He commanded and we both walked to his study. “Take these files, most of the things we will be working on today are in there, I want you to go through them and tell me what you think of or any more ideas to add to it, make that snappy.” He always sounds like he is in a haste or something. “I am not like some weakling who is always late to do something, hurry up so I can go to work early.” He gave me a glare while spitting those words. I just hope he wasn’t referring to me though. “I’ll check them now.” I sat on a brown couch in his study room, a stool was close to the couch so I placed the files on it and took them one after the other to go through them. This arrogant man is really making plenty of sales in his company, here are records of goods sold millions. He is indeed a lucky man. “Mr Manchester, I think I have an idea to add to th
Helena’s POV Another morning came so quickly. I woke up, stretched and let out a yawn. I felt better compared to every other morning. I guess today will be a good day. Ever since I have been staying in Lisa’s house. I felt alive, I felt more comfortable. I was done bathing and dried my hair too so I stepped out. Immediately I heard a knock on the door. “Come in.”“Hey workaholic.” Lisa said.“You’re not serious.” I laughed. “Dress up quickly I’ll go check if breakfast is ready.” Lisa chuckled from what I said and left the room. I walked to my wardrobe to pick out what I would wear. I wore a dark brown slitted skirt and a white long sleeve collar shirt. The skirt made my curves visible. I styled my hair and applied my little makeup. Gosh! I’m so beautiful. I kissed the mirror goodbye and left the room with my bag and things I’ll be needing in the office. “Come and have breakfast, hot secretary.” Lisa and her words. “Don’t start Lisa.” I chuckled. “Haven’t your boss noticed h