All Chapters of Captive To The Boss’s Lust: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

12AmberI was caught off guard by Mr. Adrian’s question.“You’re not asking that as my employer, I hope,” I said, arching a brow.I had broken things off with Lucas—even if he hadn’t fully accepted that yet.“Lucas is just a friend.”Would we ever get back together, like he seemed to think we would once my life settled? Who knew.But I’d let him go.And maybe now he was finally doing the same—spending time with other women.The thought didn’t sting.I realized what we had was never more than friendship in disguise.“Good,” Adrian said, leaning back with a satisfied look in his eyes.“Giving orders to my nephew’s girlfriend would’ve made things… complicated.”He nodded toward his chair.I moved across the room slowly, walking in delicate little steps toward my new boss.He was… different. That much was clear.His eyes were red—like bloodshot with exhaustion.Was it really from a migraine, like he said?For a moment, I wondered if he used anything stronger.But then his chair slowly tu

14ADRIANAnnabel walked in like she was bringing news of a hurricane. “Dr. Herman is here,” she said, practically whispering.I barely nodded, my eyes still on Amber, who was dusting off her perfectly clean skirt—probably just an excuse to do something with those delicate hands. Sweet, tempting, and far too distracting. I needed to get a grip.When Herman walked in, only then did I manage to pull my eyes off her.I had warned him yesterday about this meeting—supposedly we were going to assess Lucas’s friend together. That was the plan. But the second I laid eyes on Amber, it wasn’t even a debate. She didn’t just fit the bet—she owned it.Herman raised his brow, took one look at her, then smirked like the jackass he was and nodded toward Amber. “New assistant?”Amber casually walked over and took a seat like she’d done this a hundred times.That confidence… annoying and attractive all at once.I started to second-guess having her in the same room with me all day. The bet had made it n

16AMBER I cracked one eye open as the sound of bleating drifted through the window. Was I dreaming about goats now? I blinked a few times and sat up in bed, still unsure if the sound was real or part of my half-conscious state. When I heard it again, clearer this time, curiosity pushed me to the window.“Is that… a baby goat?”In my pajamas, I practically teleported into the backyard. Claire and Grandpa Raymond were arguing about something, but I barely noticed them as I rushed between them, squealing, “Oh my God! You are the cutest little thing ever! I could just eat you up!”I scooped the tiny goat into my arms and kissed its fuzzy cheeks. This baby was officially mine now. I was going to sleep with it, name it, register it as my dependent—mark my words.My cat, Kaju, strolled up behind me and immediately tried to squeeze into my arms too. Jealousy radiated off him in waves. “Hang tight, buddy. I’ll get your food in a minute. Be a good boy, alright, Mr. Kaju?” I said, as he let ou

18AMBER As I left the house, still fuming, I noticed Dean following behind me.“We finished early. I can give you a ride.”“No need. I’ll go on my own.”“You sure?”“I’m sure. I know the way now.”I nodded at Dean and stepped out onto the street. I waved down a few minibuses, but they were all packed and passed me by. Finally, one stopped and I climbed aboard.The moment I stepped inside, I was met with the judgmental stares of four women sitting at the back. “God is gonna rain stones on us,” one of them muttered.“For real, sis. No shame left in the world.”“Everyone makes their own choices, huh…”Their commentary, as if I wasn’t even there, made my skin crawl. I glared back at them.“Do you know me?” I asked.“No, we don’t,” replied the youngest.“Then you have no right to talk about people you don’t know.”“Well, well, look at her go. What a mouth on her,” one of the older women hissed.“I’m a lawyer. I’m sure you’ll want to talk just as much when I file a complaint and you have

20AMBER Turns out Adrian and I were neighbors. Then I remembered my grandpa’s duplex next door—the one with the ultra-manicured garden and picture-perfect lawn…Right then, Annabel came in and announced that the charismatic doctor from yesterday had arrived. Mr. Herman followed her inside.“You’re glowing today, Miss Amber.”“You’re so funny, Mr. Herman.”“If you’re free, would you care to join me for a coffee at Cloud Nine Cafe?”I was about to say no, but then remembered I’d be stuck in this office all day with Adrian. So I said, “Sure, why not?”Adrian cleared his throat like something had gotten stuck in it. “Amber and I have work to do. You can have coffee some other time. And what are you doing here anyway?”“I was just passing by and thought I’d stop in.”“I’ve got a lot on my plate. No time for small talk.”“Well then, I’ll be going,” he said reluctantly.“See you later,” he told me.“Have a nice day,” I replied.Adrian, still frowning, grabbed his phone and said, “Annabel,