Chapter Three

~AMBER~

I was shocked. I thought I was dreaming. What is Logan doing here? As far as I can remember, Alpha Linus is the CEO of HK. I gulped down as I stared at him. He still looks the same…. as handsome as before. The memories I tried to bury came back rushing in my mind. He's the last person I've ever wanted to see. He hurt me beyond repair. Why couldn't Selene grant me that one request? 

There was a long deafening silence between us. We both stood mute, staring at each other. He was the first person to take his eyes away, as if my presence repulsed him. I didn't know why that hurt. Wasn't I expecting? He rejected me after all.

“Are you the new secretary?" He asked, acting as if we didn't know each other in the past. 

I was a bit angry at myself. Why should I feel this way? This was the same man that hurt and broke me months ago. I will show him that I'm strong, I have been living fine without him all these months.

“Yes, I'm Amber Walton," I replied, acting formal. To me, I never knew someone like him, so this is our first time meeting. I saw a flicker of shock in his eyes. He thinks I will run away or break down in front of him, he didn't expect me to act boldly in front of him. To his information, I'm not the eighteen-year-old Amber he used to know.

“I'm here to meet the CEO, Alpha Linus," I said, maintaining eye contact with him. I don't want him to think that his presence can affect me. 

He scoffed, and stood from his seat as he walked towards me. I gulped down, and tightened my fist as his mint scent filled my nostril. His eyes flickered towards my breast. I didn't choose this dress, it was Kate. I didn't want to wear it because it exposed a little bit of my cleavages. 

He was so close to me, I wasn't comfortable with the closeness. I moved back a little. He scoffed and stepped back. “Don't act as if you didn't come here for me. And don't act as if you don't like the closeness." 

What the fuck is he talking about. He's the last person I would ever want to see.

“Are you trying to tell me that you didn't know that I'm now the new CEO of HK, and that's why you applied for the position of secretary?" 

I frowned. Does he think I haven't gotten over him? Well, he must be delusional. 

“Don't be ridiculous Logan, I have long forgotten about you, you no longer exist in my world." I think I was a bit harsh, but I don't care. How dare he think that I would still be in love with him after breaking me.

His face was clouded with anger. I don't give a fuck. I gasped as he harshly grabbed my arm. 

“You should learn how to talk respectfully, because I'm your boss." He gritted.

What! My boss? Is he the new CEO? What about Linus, when did Logan become the CEO? 

“If you want to keep your job, you better watch your mouth, because I can't promise to be merciful." He added, and yanked my arm away. 

He walked back to his seat. I stood there shocked. He's the CEO…. The new CEO. I never knew that Linus had stepped down. If he's the CEO, that means I will work as his secretary. Oh! goodness. I left Blue Moon Pack because I don't ever want to see Logan again, and now this. How can I work for the man that hurt me so much in the past? It looks like he currently holds the biggest share in the company, and that's why he's made the CEO. He has been working hard after all. 

“Are you having second thoughts? Do you want to give up the job? It looks like you still have feelings for me, and don't know how to control it if you work for me."

I glared at him. He's cocky as ever. 

“The only thing I felt for you is hatred. Don't have any ideas." I spat. He frowned. I don't know if I was mistaken, but I saw something like hurt in his eyes. It was so faint, because it was quickly masked with an angry look.

“I told you to watch your mouth," he grimed.

“I tried to be good, but you are pushing me." I said defiantly.

He glared at me, but didn't say anything. 

To be sincere, I really want to leave his presence immediately. I don't know how long I would be able to hold myself, I feel like breaking down. I thought I would be strong, but it still hurt like hell. I thought he would regret rejecting me, or better still want me back. But, it looks like he has moved on. This shows he never loved me, and it hurts. 

“Excuse me sir, I need to get to my duty post."

“Of course you should, you have a lot of work waiting for you there," he replied sarcastically without sparing me a glance.

I gulped down the big lump in my throat as I quickly left the office, straight to the restroom. I couldn't hold back my tears once I was in the restroom. I don't know why this still hurts. 

I let my emotions out, and cried for a while before washing my face. I stare at my reflection in the mirror. I hate myself for crying once again for a man like Logan. This is the last time I will ever shed tears for him. He hurt me beyond repair, but I will show him that I'm strong. I am no longer the Amber he used to know, this is a new Amber.

I've always wanted to work for HK, I will not run away because of a man like Logan. I am going to work as his secretary. I will show him that he can never break me. 

After making sure I was okay, I left the restroom to my office which is close to Logan's office. I can actually see him sitting down here through the transparent glass wall. The former secretary arrived, and put me through with the things I needed to know before leaving. 

There is lots of work to do. I needed to clear half of them before leaving today. I didn't even know when it was time for lunch until Katelyn called me.

“How's your first day at work? I'm sorry I didn't give you a hug in the morning. You know, I was so tired after my night shift," She said through the phone.

“I understand and that's why I didn't wake you up. Besides, you gave me a hug yesterday and you have already congratulated me."

“How is it going over there, you are doing great right?"

“Yeah, I will fill you in with everything once I come back."

After the call with Kate, I continued my work. My eyes subconsciously darted towards Logan's office, and he's staring at me, but he quickly took his eyes away. I ignored him and go back to work. He earlier brought loads of works to my table despite knowing that I have bunch of works already. He wants to over work me. Such an asshole.

I tried ignoring my rumbling stomach, but I couldn't. I need to grab something and eat since I didn't eat much in the morning. I stood up, about to leave, but was a bit surprised to see Logan standing in front of my table.

“May I help you with anything, sir?" It irritates me to call him sir, but I have no choice. Since I didn't want to run away, I will tolerate it all. 

Just like before, his eyes flickered towards my breast. I regret wearing this blouse. I wonder if Logan has turned into a perverted asshole over the months.