All Chapters of The Boss Who Hated Me Back: Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

Lena stared at Adrian.“What did the caller mean?”Adrian didn't answer immediately.He was still holding his phone, his expression unreadable.“Adrian.”“He said you disappeared.”“I heard you.”“No. You don't understand.”He turned toward her.“The caller knew something about your childhood that we don't.”Lena shook her head.“I didn't disappear.”“Then why would someone say you did?”“I don't know.”She looked away.“Maybe they're lying.”“Maybe.”“But you don't believe that.”Adrian remained silent.Lena's chest tightened.“You think there was something wrong with my childhood.”“I think someone has been hiding something from you.”“Who?”“Your parents.”Lena swallowed.“My mother loved me.”“I never said she didn't.”“She raised me.”“Are you sure?”Lena looked at him sharply.“What kind of question is that?”Adrian stepped closer.“You said your childhood memories are mostly things your mother told you.”“I remember her.”“Memories can be complicated.”“You're saying I imagined

Lena stared at the message.COME ALONE, LENA.OR ADRIAN DIES.Her fingers went numb.Adrian noticed her expression.“What did he say?”She locked her phone.“Nothing.”“Lena.”“I said nothing.”Adrian stepped closer.“You're a terrible liar.”She looked away.“I can't let anything happen to you.”“And I can't let you walk into a trap alone.”“Then what am I supposed to do?”“Take me with you.”“He specifically told me to come alone.”“And you believe him?”Lena didn't answer.Adrian gently took her phone from her hand.He read the message.His expression hardened.“He wants you afraid.”“He knows about us.”“Then we'll use that.”Lena frowned.“How?”Adrian grabbed his jacket.“We go together.”They left the house and drove toward the old clinic.The building stood at the edge of town, hidden behind overgrown trees.Lena hadn't been there since she was a child.As soon as she saw the faded sign, something inside her tightened.“I remember this place.”Adrian parked the car.“What do y

Lena stared at Victor as if the words he had just spoken had changed the meaning of everything she had ever known.Your mother is alive.For years, she had believed her mother was gone.Not missing. Not hiding.Gone.She had grown up carrying that grief quietly, accepting the empty space where a mother should have been. She had learned not to ask too many questions because every time she did, her father would become silent.Now Victor was telling her that all those years had been a lie.Where is she?Her voice came out barely above a whisper.Victor looked at Adrian before answering.She’s somewhere safe.That’s not an answer, Lena snapped. You said my mother is alive. I want to know where she is.Victor sighed.Your father wanted to tell you everything himself. He never got the chance.Adrian stepped closer to Lena.Victor, enough secrets. Tell us the truth.Victor reached inside his coat and pulled out a small folded piece of paper.Your mother left this for you.Lena hesitated befo

YOUR FATHER DIDN'T HIDE LENA FROM YOU.HE HID YOU FROM LENA.Adrian stared at the message.For several seconds, he couldn't move.The car continued speeding through the dark road, Victor gripping the steering wheel while the vehicles behind them stayed dangerously close.Adrian?Lena touched his arm.He looked at her.There was something different in his eyes now.Not anger.Not confusion.Fear.What does it mean? Lena asked softly.Adrian shook his head.I don't know.But you have an idea.He looked down at his phone again.Before he could answer, another message appeared.YOU WERE NEVER SUPPOSED TO REMEMBER HER.Lena's face went pale.Remember me?Adrian slowly looked at her.I think I've met you before.Lena froze.Before the warehouse?He nodded.I don't know when. But every time I see that photograph, I feel like I've seen you somewhere else.Victor suddenly spoke.Enough.Adrian turned toward him.What aren't you telling us?Victor didn't answer.Adrian's voice hardened.You sai

Adrian stared at Marcus.“You.”Marcus nodded.“The necklace was meant for you.”Adrian looked at Lena. She was still holding the small silver pendant between her fingers, her expression filled with confusion.“Why would my mother give it to Lena?”Marcus glanced toward the road.“Because she knew what was going to happen.”“What was going to happen?” Adrian demanded.Marcus hesitated.“Your mother knew someone was planning to make both of you disappear.”Lena's heart tightened.“Both of us?”“Yes.”Adrian stepped closer.“Who?”Marcus looked at him carefully.“Your father.”Adrian went completely still.“My father?”Marcus nodded.“Your father discovered that someone inside the family was using Hale Holdings to move money and hide illegal transactions. He wanted to expose them.”“Then why would he hurt us?”“He wasn't trying to hurt you.”Marcus's voice softened.“He was trying to protect you.”Adrian shook his head.“By separating me from Lena?”“By making everyone believe you had n