The Forgotten Heiress のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 11 - チャプター 20

I cleared my throat immediately.“My glasses,” I touched the frame nervously while forcing out a small laugh. “The old ones broke.”“Hmmm.” July narrowed her eyes at me suspiciously. “You’ve never been clumsy before.”“I know, right?” I laughed awkwardly. “I went to the bathroom and didn’t know the cleaning lady had just finished mopping. Next thing, I slipped and my glasses went flying across the floor.”“Oh my God, Athena. Are you okay?” Blake asked, looking worried.“Hope you didn’t hit your body anywhere?”the twins asked at the same time.“Not at all.” I shook my head quickly. “I held the sink before falling completely, but the glasses cracked.”“Okayyy.” June nodded slowly. “This one still looks good on you though.”She tilted her head, still staring at my face carefully.“I’m just surprised by your sudden interest in glasses. Ever since you started this job, they’ve never really been your thing.”I swallowed hard.“You even got a new one immediately after breaking the old one. T

The door handle moved. It felt like my heart was about to jump out of my chest. What do I do? What do I do? My eyes moved around the office frantically searching for somewhere to hide. But the office was too open. There was nowhere to hide. The handle went lower slowly. Without thinking twice, I rushed under the desk breathing fast. The door opened. As the footsteps got closer, I pressed my hand tightly against my mouth trying to stop my breathing from making any sound. If Dexter should see me here under his desk, there’s absolutely nothing I can say to get myself out of this. I’ll be finished. But…… Why did those footsteps sound like heels? I carefully peeked from under the desk and saw a female leg in white heels. Phew. I breathed a sigh of relief. Thank God it isn't Drew, I'm safe. …Or was I really? Someone was still inside the office. The woman walked confidently toward Dexter’s chair. Shit. What if she sees me? My fingers tightened aroun

The rest of the morning went by slowly.After fixing schedules for the week and working on a few documents, there wasn’t much to do and I was already getting bored.I guess after working almost every hour for the past few years and barely having breaks, my body had adapted to stress so much that resting now felt strange.My eyes wandered around the office.Everyone else seemed busy with their work.Some were typing on their laptops while others moved around carrying files from one department to another.I turned toward Dexter’s office.He hadn’t called me since the morning incident and hadn’t stepped out either.He must be busy himself.I took a deep breath and leaned back on my chair tapping my pen on the table deep in thought.No matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t stop thinking about the file inside Dexter’s drawer.My curiosity was slowly eating me alive.Was it just business records?Or evidence that could implicate the El Caminos?And why exactly did Dexter have it?Back then he

Stupid teenage feelings.Whatever I once felt for Dexter El Camino had died a long time ago.There was no reason for me to feel irritated seeing him with Cassie.None at all.“Mia,” Cassie called proudly while turning around in front of the mirror again.“Yes, ma?”“What do you think about the dress?”“It’s beauti—”She raised her hand immediately stopping me.“Actually never mind.” She smirked. “Your opinion doesn’t matter, you know nothing about things like this.”I swallowed slowly.Then why ask?My eyes drifted toward the clock hanging on the wall.3 PM.Immediately I remembered the schedule.I quickly brought out the company iPad and checked again.Hamilton meeting. 3 o’clock sharp.I stood immediately and walked toward Dexter.“And why are you coming over here?” Cassie frowned the second she saw me approaching.“Sorry to interrupt sir, but it’s time for the Hamilton meeting.”Dexter checked his wristwatch briefly.“Yes. We’re already late.”Cassie’s face dropped instantly.“So

“You’ve got to be kidding me, Mia.”I looked down immediately, my heart beating so fast I could barely breathe properly.“Look at me when I’m talking to you,” he whispered carefully, not to bring attention to us.I raised my head slowly.“Do you have any idea how important that document is and you misplaced it?”“I…didn’t…” I stuttered.“Is there a problem, Mr El Camino?” one of the men at the table asked.“No,” Dexter answered with a smile.“Stay right there,” he said to me before walking back to the table and whispering something to Mr Hamilton.As I watched him, I realized this job wasn’t as easy as I thought.Just day two and I was already losing documents and putting the company at risk.How was I supposed to succeed in this mission when I kept messing up this badly?Dexter walked back to me.I adjusted nervously in my seat.Was he going to make a scene in front of all these people?I didn’t know what to expect anymore.“Mia. Come with me now.”I stood up quickly, grabbing my thi