Chapter 40
The soft rays of sunlight trickled through the window, gently waking Natasha from her sleep. Her eyes fluttered open, and the first thing she saw was Drogen's face, his features relaxed as he lay next to her. He looked so peaceful, completely different from the intense, confident man she knew.
She couldn't help but admire his face. This was the first time they had shared the same bed, and everything about it felt... intimate. Her fingers traced his eyebrows, then his nose then jawline then his lips, her gaze lingered.
Unable to resist the temptation, she pecked him gently on the forehead.
"Am I that attractive to you?" His husky voice caught her off guard and she flinched, her cheeks instantly flushing..
"I thought you were...."
"Asleep?" He interrupted, his eyes opening with a teasing smile.
"How was your night princess" he asked.
He returned just before dawn, showered and cleaned up before joining her on the bed, he made sure to punish the rest of Lucian's four friends. Now that they have had a little taste of hell, he would use his human identity to put them in jail to pay for their crimes.
Natasha smiled, glancing away for a second then looking back at him "I slept well...and you?" She asked
"Never felt better" he replied smiling.
"Oh my God!, I almost forgot, I have work today" she exclaimed, jumping off the bed in a panic.
"No need to panic, I'm your boss remember. I could drive you to work and no one would question why you're late" he said smirking as he watched her scramble around the room.
"No way, I can't let anyone find out I'm in a relationship with you. I'll definitely become the center of hatred for those employees in the top floor, they'll say i sold my body to get a promotion and how i don't deserve you"
Drogen's smirk faltered, and his eyes softened slightly. "I would never let anyone disrespect you, you know that right.
She glanced at him and gave a small smile, but the worry was still there. "I know, I just don't want to deal with the drama you know?"
After showering and having breakfast, Drogen still insisted on driving her to work but she didn't agree. Without a warning, he swept her off her feet, carrying her out the door and to the car.
"Drogen! Put me down!" She protested, half laughing, half embarrassed, as he carried her like she weighed nothing.
"Nope, not happening" he said with a grin, clearly enjoying every moment of it.
Her mom was standing by the door, watching them. "You've got a good one Nat, don't mess this up!"
"Mom, seriously!" Natasha groaned, her face turning red, making Drogen and her mom laugh.
After they bid her mom farewel. she was actually surprised that he was the CEO of Shuan Entertainment. The biggest entertaining industry in the country.
Once they got to the car, he carefully placed her inside before heading to the drivers seat.
"Listen, if anyone in that office mistreats you, I'll make them regret it"
"Alright relax, let's go...I'll handle it." She finally relented. Whatever was to come will eventually come.
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Once at the company, Natasha wasted no time slipping out of Drogen's car and bolting into the building. She didn't even glance back at him. If anyone caught her arriving with the CEO, especially now that she'd been promoted to his secretary, there would be endless questions and assumptions she wasn't ready to address.
Unfortunately for Natasha, someone had seen her—and that someone was none other than Alice.
The company was bustling as usual, employees rushing around, celebrities mingling with executives, and everyone caught up in their busy routines. At least she wasn't late. Natasha hurried toward the elevator, greeting the people inside with a polite smile before moving to the corner.
Just as the elevator doors were about to close, a leg in designer heels stopped them from shutting completely. Alice stepped inside, her expression colder than usual. Natasha offered a friendly greeting.
Alice, however, didn't respond. She rolled her eyes, her face cold.
What's her problem this early in the morning? Natasha wondered, but she decided to let it go. Alice's mood wasn't her concern.
When the elevator reached the top floor, Natasha stepped out along with the others, ready to get started with her day. But just as she moved forward, Alice grabbed her wrist tightly and yanked her aside.
"What the hell, let me go!" Natasha protested, trying to pull her arm free, but Alice's grip was firm. Without a word, Alice dragged her down the hall and into the restroom, locking the door behind them.
"What do you want from me this—" Natasha's question was cut short by the sharp sting of a slap across her cheek. The sound echoed in the small space, and Natasha froze in shock, her hand flying to her burning skin.
"What the fuck was that for?" she snapped, glaring at Alice. The slap had been so hard, Natasha could feel the heat radiating from her cheek, and she was sure a red handprint would be visible.
"Did you sleep with him?" Alice's voice broke as she spoke, her eyes filling with tears.
"Sleep with who? What are you even talking about?" Natasha yelled, fury bubbling inside her. If this woman wasn't her superior, she could kiss her perfect hair good bye because she was going to pull every last strands until nothing was left
"I mean Mr. Lee!" Alice shot back, her voice trembling. "Is that how you got your promotion?"
Natasha stilled as the realization dawned. She must have seen me getting out of Drogen's car.
"And what does that have to do with you?" Natasha asked sharply. "Since when do I owe you answers about my personal life?"
"Just tell me the truth!" Alice's voice rose, her composure breaking.
Natasha's patience snapped. "Fine! Yes!" she shouted, not entirely lying but not telling the full truth either. After all, what she and Drogen had done wasn't exactly innocent, even if it wasn't full-on sex.
Alice staggered back as if Natasha's words had physically struck her. She slumped to the floor, her shoulders shaking as tears streamed down her face.
"Hey… what's wrong?" Natasha asked, her anger fading as guilt crept in.