All Chapters of The CEO I Vowed To Hate (English): Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

ELISHA POVThe rooftop became quiet after Caden left, with only the sound of birds and the wind filling the air.The coffee he had given me was still warm in my hands.I closed my eyes. “What is happening to me?”It had only been a few weeks since I started working at Guevarra Corporation, yet just because I saw another woman hugging him, I ended up crying.“Where did your strong independent woman self go, Elisha?” I asked myself in frustration.I didn’t know why I was feeling this way. He wasn’t my friend, he wasn’t my boyfriend. I was just his secretary.I had no right to be hurt if he dated someone else, and if that woman really was his ex, I couldn’t stop them if they decided to get back together.But why was I hurting?What happened earlier kept replaying in my mind. The way she called Caden’s name, the way she hugged him without my boss even pushing her away.I also couldn’t stop thinking about the whispers of my coworkers.“I thought they already broke up?”“Maybe they got back

ELISHA POVOver the past few days, my life had become even busier and more stressful, not only because of work, but also because of what I was truly feeling.I kept telling myself over and over that maybe I was just confused, that maybe as the days passed, this strange feeling I had for Caden would eventually disappear.Maybe I was only admiring him.Maybe it was because we spent almost every day together.Maybe it was just a passing feeling.Unfortunately, every little thing he did only made it worse."Miss Elisha."I paused in what I was doing when I heard my boss's voice and immediately looked at him."Yes, Sir?""I need the Rivera Holdings proposal," he said."I already prepared it." I stood up and handed him the folder."I wasn't finished speaking.""I know, Sir," I replied."Do you know exactly which one I want and what I'm asking for?"I chuckled. "It's already scheduled for your ten o'clock meeting, Sir."I saw him shake his head before opening the folder."Good."After saying

ELISHA POVThe rain grew even heavier by the time I reached my condo. Good thing I agreed to ride with Caden because if I hadn't, I might still be at the company right now with no way to get home.As soon as I got out, he immediately said goodbye and left because his friends were waiting for him, and it seemed like they had something planned.My phone suddenly rang, and I saw that Yana was calling.“Hello, bestie!”“You sound happy,” I said.“Duh! I’m always energetic, unlike you.”“If you say so. Why did you call?” I asked.I heard her let out a deep sigh. “I just wanted to check on you. If I didn’t have so many pending tasks at work, I would visit you.”I laughed. “What are you talking about? Don’t worry because I’m okay. Besides, work should be our priority.”“Am I hearing this correctly? That doesn’t sound like what you said during your first few weeks at work.”I rolled my eyes. “That was normal during the first few days,” I insisted.“I’m still worried about you. I know what you

ELISHA POVThe room was located on the highest floor overlooking the beach.Floor-to-ceiling windows overlooked the ocean. A spacious living room sat in the center. It has also two separate hallways branched off in opposite directions.Caden handed me the card keys to the room, and I immediately accepted them."Thank you." I said with a smile and excused myself to arrange my things."Take your time." He said softly.When I entered the room, it was spacious. I placed my suitcase beside the table and walked toward the curtain and pulled it aside.A beautiful view greeted me. From where I was, I could clearly see the blue ocean and white sand.For the first time in weeks everything felt peaceful.I couldn't help but smile. Maybe this business trip wouldn't be that stressful after all.I only arranged my things for a while and immediately changed into comfortable clothes. After that, I went out and headed to the living room where my boss was.His brows were furrowed as he seriously focuse

ELISHA POVI woke up because of my alarm. I didn’t get up immediately because I could feel the pain all over my body. When I got home yesterday, I immediately fell asleep because of the lack of sleep and exhaustion.I slowly sat up on the bed and stretched.'Today is going to be a long day.'When I arrived at the company, I noticed how restless the employees were. I could also feel the strange heaviness in the atmosphere.The employees were gathered in groups.Some were whispering.Others were staring at their cellphones."What’s happening?" I asked Ysa."Haven’t you seen it yet? Someone posted pictures of you online.""What pictures?" I asked.She handed me her cellphone. And when I saw them, I suddenly felt cold.It was me and Caden walking beside each other along the beach in Batangas. And the other photo was when he was catching my wrist when I almost slipped during the site inspection. Another one was when we were entering the hotel."W-who did these come from?" I asked softly."