All Chapters of CEO Craving for His Assistant: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

The Boy Who HustledThe street still smelled of candle wax from Manuel Reyes’ wake when another silence settled over the Reyes home. But this silence was different. It was not the stillness of mourning, heavy with prayers and neighbors’ footsteps. It was the hollow kind—empty, and absolute.I remembered when Mrs Gloria no longer sang in the mornings. She no longer whispered to Daniel, Rise, hijo, you mustn’t be late for school. She no longer placed bowls of thin porridge on the table, nor pressed her lips to his forehead before bed.After Manuel’s burial, I recalled how Mrs Gloria seemed to unravel, thread by thread.At first, she wept quietly. Daniel would wake at night to hear her voice breaking in the dark, whispering to her husband as though he could hear: Why did you leave me? How do I raise him alone?Then the prayers grew louder, desperate, angry. She clutched her rosary like a lifeline, bruising her hands with the beads.Neighbors tried to help. They brought food, offered odd

Graduation day should have been a celebration. Daniel Reyes stood among his classmates in a pressed shirt that still smelled starch, clutching his certificate with steady hands. The applause thundered across the schoolyard, hats tossed in the air, laughter breaking like waves. But for Daniel, the joy felt quieter, more fragile—like a candle flame fighting against the wind.He had made it. Against the odds, against hunger and loneliness, against the weight of despair that had once pressed so heavily on him, he had crossed this milestone. And yet he knew: this wasn’t the end. It was only the beginning.At the edge of the yard stood Señor Armando Vargas, dressed in a suit, leaning on his cane. He did not clap. He did not cheer. He only watched, his gaze unreadable. But when Daniel met his eyes, the man gave the smallest nod of approval—a gesture that carried more weight than applause.That nod meant everything.Because without Vargas, Daniel would not have been here. The hotel owner had

The Hunger of SurvivalDaniel woke before dawn, his apartment heavy with silence. The glow of the streetlamp spilled through the blinds, painting the lines across his face. He lay still for a long time, staring at the ceiling, listening to the dull hum of the city that never slept.He hadn’t eaten dinner last night. The bread on the counter had gone stale, and he’d convinced himself he wasn’t hungry. But now, as his stomach twisted with pangs, there was no denying it. A man must eat, he thought bitterly. And if he didn’t work, there would be no food.That was the rule of his life—etched into his bones since the day his father died, carved deeper when his mother left him behind.Work or starve. Work or vanish. Work, no matter the cost.And yet, Richard Tech. had become unbearable.The problem wasn’t the work itself. Daniel had no complaints about paperwork, schedules, or the rhythm of routine. What gnawed at him was Ethan Richard’s presence— commanding and magnetic.The man’s eyes ling

The Day Before Geneva Richard’s Tech headquarters was a hive of restless energy now. Assistants scurried, phones rang in huge bursts. Geneva loomed less than twenty-four hours away—the world conference where contracts worth billions, partnerships of decades, and reputations polished over a lifetime would be tested, scrutinized, and either strengthened or shattered.But despite the endless preparations, despite the practice presentations and glossy briefings, there was a hole. Everyone felt it, though few dared say it aloud.Daniel Reyes was not here, he's gone.It had been a week since Ethan Richard had stood in front of the board and let Daniel walk away under pressure so suffocating it nearly broke him in half. The fallout was immediate. Meetings dragged longer, but critical details were missed, and deadlines loomed dangerously close. Daniel had always caught what others ignored. He had a way of smoothing over rough edges before they became rough in the company’s walls. Now, those

The Geneva conference closed with applause, champagne, and cameras flashing for everyone—everyone except Richard’s Tech.When the last contracts were signed, Ethan stood among titans with empty hands. His competitors smiled politely, their words dripping with condescension, while investors slipped away to safer prospects. The empire that had once intimidated the industry now looked like a relic of arrogance and collapse.The board flew back with him in silence, the low sound of the private jet hit with disappointment. No one spoke to Ethan, though glances darted his way, cutting as blades.It was not until the following morning, back in New York, that the storm truly broke.The boardroom was full. Suits, ties, expensive watches, and faces carved from stone. Ethan sat at the head of the table, the Richard’s Tech logo glowing on the giant screen behind him.One by one, the board members vented their frustration.“This was a disaster!” Mrs. Chang snapped, her usually calm voice raised wi