All Chapters of His Assistant His Ruin : Chapter 1 - Chapter 5

Doris checked the time again, her eyes lingering on the glowing screen longer than necessary as if staring at it would somehow change what it showed.10:47 PM.Her fingers tightened slightly around her phone, but her expression remained composed as she looked up at the waiter standing beside her table. He had been hovering nearby for a while now, clearly waiting for the right moment to speak.“Ma’am,” he said politely, though there was a hint of firmness beneath the tone, “this table was reserved for another guest by eleven. We’ll need you to vacate soon.”Doris gave a small nod, forcing a faint smile that did not quite reach her eyes. “I understand. I’m just about leaving.”She pushed her chair back slowly and stood, smoothing down her dress in an awkward way. The movement gave her something to focus on, something to ground herself with, because she could feel it now the weight of attention around her. It was subtle, all eyes were on her and people had noticed.Of course they had, sh

Doris adjusted her grip on her bag as she stood in front of the door. She took a small breath before knocking lightly.“Come in,” a voice said from inside.She pushed the door open and stepped in, her eyes immediately landing on the two women seated behind the table. They were already gathering their papers, stacking files like they were done for the day.One of them looked up, clearly surprised to see her.“Oh,” she said, pausing. “Are you here for the interview?”Doris nodded quickly. “Yes, ma’am. I’m here for the interview.”The two women exchanged a glance, and the second one leaned back slightly in her chair.“We thought we were done for today,” she said. “The position you applied for has already been filled.”The words landed quietly, but Doris felt them immediately. Her fingers tightened slightly around her bag, but she did not argue.“I understand,” she said softly.She gave a small nod and turned slightly, ready to leave. It wasn’t new to her. Things not working out the way s

A few minutes after the call ended, Doris remained seated at her desk, quietly looking around as she tried to get used to the space. Everything in the office looked too arranged, too perfect, as if nothing was allowed to be out of place. Even the air felt different, calmer but somehow heavier, like people here knew exactly what they were doing.She adjusted the files in front of her, then paused and adjusted them again, even though they were already straight.“Hmm… I don't wanna mess up anything on my first day,” she murmured under her breath.She leaned back slightly, taking in her surroundings again, trying to feel comfortable. Just as she was about to open one of the files properly, there was a knock on her door.She looked up immediately. “Come in.”The door opened, and a man stepped inside.Doris blinked, and for a brief moment, she forgot to speak.The man standing in front of her looked like he had stepped out of a magazine. He was tall, well-built, and carried himself with eas