The CEO's Love Turns Me Into a Pet

"She's young and easily influenced by rumors," said Theodore.That made me swallow the words I had been about to say.As a secretary, I shouldn't argue with my boss' girlfriend. But as the chairman's daughter, watching him blur the line between personal and professional matters was disappointing.…The next morning, I arrived at the office in the family car as usual.I had just settled into my seat when a familiar voice rang out with exaggerated curiosity. "Ms. Saccone, you're certainly living the life. A luxury car picks you up every day."Cassandra was leaning against the doorway, her eyes fixed on me. Several colleagues looked up.I set my briefcase down and replied evenly, "You're not an employee here, Ms. Callahan. How I get to work is none of your concern.""Why wouldn't it concern me?" she shot back, her tone sharp with entitlement. "I'm Theodore's girlfriend. If something might affect the company's image, I naturally have a right to speak up.""Cassandra."Theodore st

My tone was far from polite. If anything, it was openly contemptuous.Before Theodore or Cassandra could react, murmurs spread through the private room.Some people froze with their champagne glasses held midair. Others deliberately lowered their voices when speaking to those beside them.Curious, probing, and openly entertained gazes landed squarely on Theodore and Cassandra.Cassandra froze for a second. Then, she laughed sharply, like a cat whose tail had been stepped on. "Yvette, are you out of your mind? You've been fired, and you'd dare talk to Theodore like that? "Do you have any idea what kind of connections he has in this industry? A word from him, and no company would be willing to hire you."As she spoke, she reached out to tug on Theodore's arm, trying to get him to back her up.Theodore's face darkened completely. He stepped forward and reached out to grab my arm, his voice full of impatience and disgust. "Final warning. Get out of here right now and stop embarrass

As I spoke, I had Joseph pull up Theodore's transaction records and the audio from his office.It came from the company's newly installed surveillance system. It hadn't been activated before, but the audio was retrieved after the files went missing.Theodore's face fell. He opened his mouth, but he couldn't get a single word out.The records and the audio were sitting there, plain as day. There was nothing he could say that would matter.Dad looked at him, and the disappointment in his voice was obvious. "When I handed the branch company to you, I thought you had the ability and the principles to lead it. "I didn't expect you to blur work and personal matters like this. I didn't think you'd let someone damage the company's interests or try to make an innocent employee take the blame. Creation Enterprises certainly doesn't need a manager like you."Dad took a deep breath, then announced his decision in front of everyone."Theodore Grant will be removed from his position as branc

After dealing with Imelda, I thought Theodore would finally disappear.I was wrong.That afternoon, I was going through some documents in my office when the front desk called. "Ms. Saccone, Mr. Grant is here. He says he needs to speak with you about something important."I frowned, but I still agreed and told them to have him wait downstairs.When I saw Theodore again, he looked worn down. He was nothing like the confident branch general manager he used to be.He sat across from me with his hands on his knees, rubbing his fingers together restlessly. "Ms. Saccone, I came to apologize. I messed up. I kept siding with Cassandra and misunderstood you. I know I was wrong for that."I looked at him and said nothing.Seeing my expression, he continued, "Ms. Saccone, I heard you're now handling the branch company. Could you give me another chance? I don't need a managerial role. I'll take any ordinary job. "My mother has been sick lately and needs money for treatment. If I can't find