All Chapters of My Strict Boss (SPG): Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

I didn't notice the time. With so much work to finish on my laptop, I lost track of the minutes and hours that passed.The glow of the screen still traced the lines of my face even as my eyes nearly drifted shut from sheer exhaustion. I could still hear the rapid clicking of the keyboard as I adjusted the final slides, but eventually, I completely blacked out, falling asleep with the mouse still gripped in my hand.I woke up when I suddenly felt a weight beside me. I slowly opened my eyes, and my soul nearly left my body at what I saw.It was Tirso.He was beside me, hugging me tightly. He wasn't just lying there, he was practically using me as a pillow. His arm was draped firmly around my waist. I could feel the weight, the heat radiating from his body.My eyes widened, and my first instinct was to break away. But I couldn't. I just gripped the edge of the blanket, staring at his calm face.“Shiît…” I whispered to myself, feeling my heart rate like a skyrocket.He’s different when he

I had been awake since early morning. It felt as though I had fallen asleep and dreamed of something I couldn't distinguish as real or just a figment of my imagination. Even now, I could still feel that heat on my skin, as if someone had embraced me last night.I sat up in bed, clutching my chest as my heart beat rapidly. No, no, Irene. Impossible. It was just a dream. It was probably just caused by the cramps and whatever else was on your mind last night.But no matter how hard I tried to convince myself, I couldn't remove the image of his body from my mind, that naked body I saw last night. I could only shake my head, pinching my cheeks to snap myself out of it.I finally got up, and the moment I opened the door, I immediately smelled the aroma of coffee. That was when I realized Tirso was already awake. I could even hear the splashing of water from the kitchen.“Shiît,” I whispered softly. “What am I going to say? Good morning? Act like nothing happened? Should I be grumpy? Just li

It seemed impossible for him to be the one trying to appease me. I laughed it off in my mind, but the truth was, my heart was racing.I took a deep breath, ignored what he said, and started walking again.“Irene? Didn’t you hear me?” And for the second time, I stopped walking again. Oh God. “How do I make it up to you?”“There’s Google. Ask Google,” I answered coldly and immediately entered the room.I immediately shut the door and locked it. I leaned against it and clutched my chest. I felt my heart beating even faster. I could barely catch my breath.What kind of feeling is this? This isn't good. I'm afraid of where this might lead.I can't like my boss. It's not allowed. It's forbidden. I need to get out of here as soon as possible before these feelings grow any deeper.Why did he have to start asking about making amends anyway? Aah! I'm going crazy!I squeezed my eyes shut and tugged at my own hair. “Wake up, Irene! You can't like him. He’s the heavens, and you’re the earth. A-And

When we arrived at the Korean restaurant, I immediately broke into a smile. It smelled so good. The scent of grilled meat, garlic, sesame oil, oh, heaven. It looks like I’m going to eat a lot today. My mouth is watering already. Even my jaws are aching at the aroma of the place. Meanwhile, Tirso is just quiet, but obviously observing his surroundings. Typical of him. Calm. Composed, yet observant. But I can feel him hesitating.I just smirked and stifled a giggle. Is this his first time in a place like this? I mean, look at his expression, it’s obvious he’s new to this kind of dining, he’s just trying not to show it.The waitress led us to a corner table. There was a grill in the center with side dishes on the side. I sat down immediately while Tirso looked around first before following suit, sitting down as if he were still in a board meeting.“So,” he said, picking up the menu. “Go ahead and order. Whatever you want. My treat, remember?”There. That’s where he was wrong. He thought

“Is there a problem?” I instantly looked at Tirso when he asked. “You’ve been quiet for a while. Did I say something wrong? Did I make you uncomfortable? Is it because of earlier? I’m… sorry.”I quickly shook my head. “Not at all,” I replied softly. “I’m just… thinking. I got a bit deep in thought. Sorry. Just ignore me.”“I’m with you, Irene, how can I not pay attention to you? Just tell me. What is it about?” he asked, curiosity in his voice. “About me? About Caroline?”I shook my head again. “No, no,” I denied, forcing a small smile. “It’s nothing.” But the truth is… my mind wouldn’t stop wondering about him and Caroline, if they still had a connection, if there was still something left between them. But judging from how they acted earlier, it really seemed like they had only just run into each other after a long time.But what do I care? It’s his life. So what if they have a connection? I’m just an employee staying in his condo.“You can tell me,” he said gently. “I’ll explain if