The Billionaire's Secretary

ying to wrap my head around what was going on in front of me

forth between them: Silas, the guy I have been in love with for

ad dream I could

d, gathering the sheets and covering

n say? I felt my breath become faster, my hands shook

er, It was the reason I had to come back home. I picked it up, my fingers curling around it tightly like it was the onl

w, it was all shattered, crushed by them. And with her

tears. By the time I reached my old Camry, my body was shaking uncontrollably. I had a tight grip on the st

this to me? Did I m

as I sang along, to make me feel better. but not that day, even the thought of it made t

aky sigh, I tapped my phone screen to remind me of the

ouldn't l

the security guard, without my usual smile or small talk. I was not in the mood to talk. His concerned glance didn't get a respo

a familiar voice pierced the air. "Oh

gging the elevator doors to open

late for work" Her voice was laced with mockery

ht?" she added, tilting h

as fixed ahead until the doors finally slid open. Walking inside, I inhaled sharpl

s secretary at one of the top fashion brands in the country was a dream

e heading to get his coffee, the fami

fly as my gaze caught my reflection in the glass of the door. It wasn'

e thought and

eted, my voice had a hint of guilt

s sharp black suit as immaculate as ever, arms crossed

ate," he stated, hi

ing myself for a lecture on t

e," he said, turning slig

reli

rinkled face etched with concern. "Are you okay?" he asked. I forced a smile, lying

ou please speak with Jillian? She's determined to change the summer line, and we do

what she might do," he admitted, his voice lowered even though we were the only one

ion. "You can reason with her. Make he

ll t

"Thank God I'll soo

son taking over, it made me uncomfortable. I had to admit, the thought of a new boss made me a bit a

out you here," I said in all honesty.

ties, and besides, I'm not disappearing comp

serious. "I have a f

least the first year help him adjust

esitate. "

nod. "I'll need the valuatio

mail," I assured him

ovement and conversation in different angles of the floor, everyone was busy. Designers and mode

iking model. She was stunning, her fiery red hair came down her back, long legs giving her

ound me had style, their outfits were bold, fashionable and always on point. I on the other hand, was the oppos

direction that I snapped out of my thoughts. Embarrass

or, she held a commanding presence in her fifties, sh

me here," she called,

designer, and she dressed the part. every detai

my darling?" s

replied, retur

she adjusted her butterfly glasses

ffice," she said,

ure creating a lively but inviting atmosphere. As I settled into my

ng?" she asked, tilt

kle. "I can't hide any

with a serious face. "Now,

weight of the morning crashing back onto my ch

bring the words out. When they finally came, they fel

eated on

t help it, tears spilled freely. I hated thi

th was a quiet comfort. "You're going to be okay. He wasn't worthy of

now how I'll ever move on," I admitted, my t

ou're young, and you have your whole life ahead of

d that ice cream was the perf

k vendor outside the company, a

, she changed the topic and

're planning to change everything abou

n my decision is fina

wasting resources," I said, immedi

"Doing something for my

e summer line you already created it would be a s

is year's summer line, only to be told he wants a show tailored to what he wants when his son takes over as CEO. It s

line. Are you saying you didn't do a good job on this o

nest work... yet." She looked almost offended.

on't look at me with those brown eyes of yours" she said almost in defeat. "

elented. "Fine," she said

made me angry. Throughout the day, both she and my boyfriend... my ex, I suppose, have been calling over and over.

park and settled onto a ben

" I longed for the warmth of my mother's reassuring embrace, telling me everything woul

eaking the silence.

ame James's f

"Hey, Jamie.

crying?"

replied

ering if you could send me some mon

ngs?" I q

f," he sai

ed. "I'll send

goodbyes, the call ended, leaving me