Semua Bab The Secetary’s Secret Marriage: Bab 11 - Bab 13

Chapter Ten – The GirlfriendAlina’s POVI had been back at the office for two days.My body was still weak from the accident, but I didn’t want to stay home. I didn’t want to look like a burden. I wanted to work. To prove that I deserved the chance they gave me.Everyone treated me… different. Smiles. Greetings. Even the ones who ignored me before now tried to talk to me.I didn’t understand. Why?At lunch break, I heard it clearly for the first time.“Did you hear?” one of the assistants whispered, grinning. “We’re getting a new Head of Design.”“Yes,” another replied. “And she’s not just anyone. She’s the CEO’s girlfriend.”My spoon froze in the soup.Girlfriend?Lucien’s… girlfriend?My heart dropped. I tried to keep eating, but I couldn’t swallow.The girls at the next table giggled, their voices low but sharp enough for me to hear.“They say she studied in Paris. Very talented. Very beautiful. No wonder Mr. Hale chose her.”“Of course. She’s his woman. She doesn’t even need tal

Chapter Thirteen – Unspoken TruthsAlina’s PovI walked out of the office with my head low. My chest was heavy, like a stone sat inside it. All day, I could still see Vanessa’s hand on Lucien, her lips brushing his cheek, her laughter filling the meeting room like she owned everything. And the worst part… he didn’t even stop her.I clenched my bag tighter and stepped out into the evening air. My heart was already hurting, and then I saw him—Lucien, leaning against his car, waiting.“Get in,” he said calmly, opening the door for me.I froze. My throat felt tight. “No, thank you,” I whispered.Before he could say more, I raised my hand, stopped a cab, and quickly got in. The driver started moving, but when I looked out the window… he was there. Lucien. Driving behind us. Slowly. Patiently. Not once losing sight of me.My chest burned. I didn’t know if I was angry, or scared, or… something else.By the time I reached the house, I walked straight in without looking at him. The maids rushe