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Secret Of The Billionaire's Driver

Chapter 5 FIVE

Word Count: 2177    |    Released on: 24/09/2024

POINT

in the air was thick. I felt like a deer caught in the headlights,

ice calm but was filled with disa

s racing, trying to think of what to say. Before I

sister out for a little joyride while he's supposed to be working. Isn't that ri

und my arm, but I gently pulled away, not wanting to drag

shton,

er voice firm. "This was my idea, not his. So if y

can't you ask him to come back home after work he has dropped you at your dest

s to abide to my bidding." Ashley replied her

mployee, Ashley," Emily retorted, narrowing h

aze shifted to me, "Adrian," he said, "is what Emily sa

t of this. "Yes, sir," I admitted, meeting his gaze. "

g to cozy up to my sister to keep your job? Or

shton snapped, his patience r

g to manipulate anyone, but standing there with both of the

feeling Emily's harsh gaze. "I was just fo

softer. "Adrian, I appreciate your honesty. But I need to make something clear this can't happen again, and I hope you remember the rule I

ied, my voice barely a whis

"Now, everyone go to bed. We'll

e me an apologetic glance before heading upstairs, with Emily following

know things haven't been easy for you here, and I appreciate your hard work. But remember, boundaries are im

sir,"

't help to feel bad for myself knowin

ton gave me yesterday kept on playing in my mind. I knew I had to be more careful, to keep my distance from the family, especially Ashley. But

d with a bright smile, her ey

ugh the memory of Mr. Ashton's words echoed in my head. "Did y

rom her mug. "I kept thinking about last n

, not wanting her to feel guilt

us. "You know, you're always so formal. I was hoping we co

uldn't forget the line Mr. Ashton had drawn. "I appreciate that, Ash

I get it, I do. But it doesn't mean we can't be

N

t the top of the stairs, glaring dagge

sharply, not even bothering to acknowledge her sister. Her tone

Ashley snapped, stepping for

ter. "I've warned you before, Ashley. Don't drag him in

car ready," I said, hoping to defuse the situation before it escalated. The last thin

r face was filled with concern which I appreciate. "Adrian, you don't have to l

plied, keeping my voice neutra

hing as I walked away. I could feel Emily'

was a minefield, with every step threatening to blow up in my face. Emily's anger seemed to b

a word as she climbed into the backseat, slamming the door behind her. I go

rror. Her arms were crossed, and she was staring out the window, her jaw

chance. "Is everythi

would be fine if you remembered your place, Adrian, because I don't remember me telling you, that

ngs worse. Instead, I focused on the road, trying t

tinued, her voice rising. "Do you think you're special because Ashley's take

elf to stay calm. "I'm just doing my

e what's going on. You're trying to get close to Ashley, maybe even my father, so you can

rning white. This wasn't just about the job anymore.

s, Miss Emily," I said, my voice steady b

if you step out of line again,

the car was unbearable. By the time we arrived at t

g lot and cut the engine, gratef

ead, I waited, hoping she'd say something anything but she didn't. Instead, she f

er this you are taking me somewhere." she said, c

ft, I contemplated wither to give it to her or wait for her to get it herself, but I decided to go with the forme

ap in the face. The receptionist glanced at me, clearly surpris

kly, trying to sound casual. "Just need t

, but my heart was racing as I made my way to the elevator. I knew Emily's office was

f the air conditioning. I approached Emily's office door and paused, my hand hovering over the handle. Should I

out what they were saying, but something about the tone of the conversatio

oice was shaky a bit, which was surprising,

ike a male voice, it was deep and comm

I could hear the doubt creeping into her v

.." The man's voice trailed

g. What the hell was going on? Who was she talkin

stepped out, her eyes widening in shock when she saw me standing

regaining her composure. "What

mmered, my mind scramblin

w," she ordered, her voi

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