Lahat ng Kabanata ng The Boss's Seduction: Kabanata 21 - Kabanata 30

After everything Eric had done to hurt me, and now being entangled in something so improper with Dominic, I had neither the will nor the qualification to even think about starting a new relationship.Still, I genuinely appreciated Tammy's concern."Thank you, Tammy. I mean it. You really care about me and always have my best interests at heart. Just having a friend like you is more than enough for me."You know my situation. I'm really not in a place, mentally or emotionally, to meet anyone new. I'd only waste his time. Could you help me explain it to him?"Tammy sighed. "Alicia, Nick is honestly a good man. It's a real shame to let him slip away."I could hear the regret in her voice. But in my current state, I wasn't even capable of stepping out of the shadows, let alone walking into a new chapter.With a helpless smile, I said, "Maybe… he and I just weren't meant to be."Hearing that, Tammy finally understood I had no intention of getting to know him. "Alright. Feelings can't

Right before my eyes, Celeste used a trip to the restroom as an excuse to "accidentally" stumble into Dominic's arms.He helped her up, and she conveniently settled onto his lap, leaning in as she feigned dizziness and murmured that she wasn't feeling well.Honestly, she deserved an award for best performance.I turned away, only to find James staring at me with a stern expression, as if I were the one causing trouble.'What the hell are you glaring at me for? I'm not the one putting on a show,' I complained inwardly.I adjusted my seat, leaned back, and shut my eyes. If I could sleep through the flight, we'd be in Harlon by the time I woke up.Celeste and I were fundamentally different when it came to Dominic. She wanted to claim a permanent spot in his bed. I, on the other hand, wanted out of it.Ours was a transactional arrangement. Mutual benefit, nothing more.As long as Dominic was willing to support me in my career, then whoever wanted him could have him.Midway through

Celeste seemed to have guessed that Dominic was with me. Her voice was laced with a coy teasing over the phone."Mr. Chase, did you really step out for business, or are you lost in some tender embrace?"Dominic chuckled low through his nose, sounding amused. "Heh... why don't you take a guess?""I think you... Come back early, okay? I'll be waiting for you."Her tone struck just the right balance—flirtatious and mildly aggrieved, but not enough to irritate him. She really knew how to play the game. Clearly, I still had a lot to learn.I caught the subtle smile tugging at the corner of Dominic's lips. He was clearly enjoying her act.Men—spoil them with a docile kitten, and they'll start craving a wild lioness again.I realized I couldn't always go along with him so obediently. A little temper now and then? That, too, was a kind of charm in their eyes.Dominic set the phone down and came over to hug me again. Even if I didn't love him, having him flirt with another woman right i

Zane heard the noise from inside and called out, "Alicia, is everything alright? Who are you talking to?"Dominic and I stood face to face in the entryway. He pushed me toward the door, signaling me to answer.I knew exactly what he was doing—testing me, trying to see how far things had gone between Zane and me.But I had nothing to hide. I wasn't guilty of anything, so I had no reason to be afraid.I replied through the door, "I'm fine. Zane, why are you here this late?"His voice came again, lower this time, almost sheepish. "Alicia, just open the door first. I'll explain inside."Dominic turned slightly, the glint in his eyes sharp and unreadable. He was waiting for my response."It's too late," I said. "If it's important, let's talk tomorrow.""Wait, Alicia!" Zane panicked, knocking again. "Alicia, please, just open the door, will you?"Dominic's face darkened even further."Zane, it's late, and I need to get some rest. Whatever it is, we'll deal with it tomorrow.""Alic

Just before entering the exhibition hall, I hurriedly let go of Dominic's hand. He gave me a questioning look.I quickly explained, "Mr. White is gone. You don't need to keep up the act anymore. I used you as an excuse without your permission just now. Sorry if I crossed a line."Dominic glanced at me coldly, his smile from earlier gone. "Instead of 'sorry,' you should be saying 'thank you.'"Chastened by the reminder, I immediately corrected myself. "Thank you."He said nothing and walked inside.It was clear that he was still upset about what had just happened. I had publicly called him my boyfriend, despite us both knowing our relationship couldn't be out in the open. That was bound to cause him trouble.I made a mental note to find a chance to explain and properly apologize later when no one else was around.But the day was packed from start to finish. The exhibition hall was swarming with people, and orders were flooding in like a tide. Everyone was swamped.Dominic was su