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12. ~Aleksander~

Penulis: Queen E
last update Tanggal publikasi: 2026-05-24 05:00:43

The minute I arrived at the diner, the hostess immediately offered to book me a VIP seat or try out their private floor, but I refused and chose a regular table. Somewhere visible.

For a woman like her who lived in such a rundown apartment, this was probably the only place within her budget. So if marrying me for money was truly her goal, appearing completely broke was probably intentional.

I chose the best seat, the one she would be comfortable approaching me in.

For the first thirty minutes
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  • SECRETLY MARRIED TO HER BILLIONAIRE BOSS   81. ~Aleksander~

    The conference room was silent. Everyone had finished presenting their reports, yet somehow the silence irritated me more than the presentations themselves.I had never realized how loud incompetence could be.I closed the last file and looked around the table.“So…” I leaned back in my chair. “Does anyone here actually read these before submitting them?”No one answered.The Head of Finance adjusted his tie. The HR director lowered her head. Someone coughed.I tossed the report onto the table. “It says here the recruitment figures increased by fifteen percent.”I looked directly at HR. “Where are the supporting documents?”She opened her mouth. “Mr. Vilmorre, we were still…”“I didn’t ask what you were still doing.” I interrupted coldly. “I asked where the documents are.”She swallowed. “We haven’t completed them.”“Then why is the report on my table?” I picked up another file. “This proposal.” I flipped through a few pages. “The formatting is inconsistent. The projections contradict

  • SECRETLY MARRIED TO HER BILLIONAIRE BOSS   80. ~Aleksander~

    Since I didn’t get some sleep, I had just finished reviewing another financial report when my phone vibrated. Without much interest, I reached for it.One new message. No words.Just…’a love emoticon’I frowned.From Elise?I stared at the heart for a few seconds before placing my phone back on the table.After sneaking into my room. After taking something from my drawer without asking. After betraying Vilmorre Enterprise. She thought one stupid heart would make me forget everything?I leaned back on the sofa and closed my eyes. It was not even that I had trusted the wrong woman. It was that I had underestimated her. I had spent days wondering how someone could smile in my face while selling information behind my back.Now she wanted to pretend none of it had happened.Ridiculous.I picked up my phone again. My thumb hovered over the keyboard. Then I locked it without replying. There was nothing left to say.Not anymore.After completing my review and I laid in bed trying to find done

  • SECRETLY MARRIED TO HER BILLIONAIRE BOSS   79. ~Klaire~

    The cemetery was quieter than I expected. I mean… what was I expecting? I had never been here before… I just knew it was considered serene and peaceful The wind carried the scent of freshly cut grass through rows upon rows of marble headstones. Lance parked the car and turned off the engine."You okay?" he asked softly.I nodded. “think so."He reached into the back seat and picked up the bouquet we'd bought on the way.White lilies. The florist had told us they symbolized peace. I hoped they did. Because, I came here in peace. Wanting to apologize for not coming in time for her burial. And for not visiting her as often as I should. We climbed out of the car together and walked toward the entrance. An elderly attendant greeted Lance almost immediately."Mr. Albert." Lance smiled politely. “It's been a while.""It has."The old man looked at me before smiling kindly."You must be his young lady."I offered a respectful nod. "Pleasant afternoon sir”He returned the greeting before moti

  • SECRETLY MARRIED TO HER BILLIONAIRE BOSS   78. ~Klaire~

    The office looked different when you knew you weren't coming back tomorrow.Or maybe...I was the one who had changed.The desk that had once been buried with reports, schedules, and endless files now sat almost empty. Only my coffee mug remained.I picked up the mug first. “Corporate Strategic Coordinator." Mr. Hale had given it to me on the day of my promotion. “You're going to need a bigger mug for all the overtime."I smiled despite myself. Then the smile disappeared as I packed the last of my belongings into a cardboard box and glanced around the secretary office one final time.Of course, other colleagues are watching. Some were feeling sorry, others had the craziest assumptions.Some didn’t believe I was given a leave. They thought I was guilty and asked to leave silently.For months, this place had become my entire life. Every morning began here. Every late night ended here. Every argument. Every victory. Every impossible deadline.Every encounter with Mr. Vilmorre.It had all

  • SECRETLY MARRIED TO HER BILLIONAIRE BOSS   77. ~Klaire~

    I stood outside Mr. Vilmorre's office for almost a full minute. My hand hovered over the wooden door.Knock. Don't knock. Walk away. Come back later.I took a deep breath and knocked twice."Come in." His voice was as calm as ever.I pushed the door open.He was standing by the floor-to-ceiling windows, one hand tucked into his pocket while the other held a cup of coffee. Morning sunlight poured over his shoulders, showcasing his tall figure.He didn't turn around immediately. Neither did I speak. The silence stretched. It wasn't awkward. Our silence was barely awkward. It just held so many things in the air that it shouldn’t.Eventually, he faced me."What do you want, this time?”I swallowed."I...I wanted to thank you."His brows drew together slightly. "For what?""The restaurant."His expression barely changed."You didn't have to step in.""I know.""I still wanted to thank you."He placed his coffee on the desk. “You were meeting Andrew, who is also a beneficiary of this scam.”

  • SECRETLY MARRIED TO HER BILLIONAIRE BOSS   76. ~Aleksander~

    Grandmother sat upright against the pillows, a shawl draped neatly over her shoulders. Her color had returned over the past few days, though the doctors insisted she still needed plenty of rest.She looked much stronger than she had a week ago. Strong enough to interrogate me. The moment I walked in, she narrowed her eyes. "You're smiling less.""I wasn't aware I smiled much.""You don't." She folded her arms. "That's why I noticed." A reluctant smile tugged at the corner of my mouth.She always had a way of making observations that sounded like accusations. I took the chair beside her bed.She watched me carefully. “Something happened.""It did.""Business?”I nodded once. “We found the person responsible for the investor leak."Her brows lifted. “So.""They confessed?""Not exactly.""But I know who did it."She sighed in relief. “Good. You've looked miserable these past few weeks."I rested my elbows on my knees. "It was someone I never expected."Grandmother's expression softened.

  • SECRETLY MARRIED TO HER BILLIONAIRE BOSS   34. ~Aleksander~

    ~Is it possible for us to meet tonight? Sorry, if it is too late.The text came just before I could close my eyes for a sleep. For some seconds, I stared at the message, wondering why Elise wanted to meet at this time of the night when we were together all day.But, I tried to stop overthinking it.

  • SECRETLY MARRIED TO HER BILLIONAIRE BOSS   33. ~Klaire~

    "I'd like to attend grandmother's burial" I muttered."That wasn't the answer to my question" he responded.He caught me avoiding his question deliberately."We can only move on from there after the appropriate rites are done for her. And I am certain it's a way of earning her blessings too" I said

  • SECRETLY MARRIED TO HER BILLIONAIRE BOSS   32. ~Klaire~

    I couldn't sleep, no matter how many times I turned over or closed my eyes or told myself to stop thinking. Everything that shouldn't have bothered me, did and it sucked.For the first time in weeks, I was completely alone. It felt good, felt safe…but extremely lonely. Maybe I needed Elise back to

  • SECRETLY MARRIED TO HER BILLIONAIRE BOSS   31. ~Klaire~

    When Mr. Hale invited me to his birthday dinner, I didn't think it was necessary to go as my mood had been nothing but numb. But Mr. Hale had been my greatest supporter since I came to Vilmorre's enterprise. He deserved the honor.At work today, I had drained myself with work so that flimsy thought

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