**Cassie’s Pov**The next morning, I prepared our breakfast. This is the second time that my rich boss has slept over here. What differs is that he is drunk, so he is not able to go home.Though he could call a driver or a servant of him, he chose not to for an unknown reason. He said that he misses Charlie so much. Charlie is like a son to him.So, I did not stop him last night from sleeping here. I trust him more than everyone thinks. Aside from that, I am much more capable than him. I can protect myself and my son. I am not human; take note of that."Smells great," he voices out. He is at my back and peeking at what I am cooking at this very moment."You are just hungry; there is nothing special about a couple of bacon and scrambled eggs."He cackled. "I am sorry for barging here again last night. I hope it does not look so weird." Of course, it is weird!Imagine that Derek is a multi-billionaire guy. He owns a chain of businesses, hotels, and others. And the sound of him sleeping
**Cassie’s Pov**"I heard a drama, and I never thought that it would happen again because of a different reason," Angel said to me as we were working collaboratively on our pending works."Ha?" I asked, being snapped out of my deep thoughts. I am so confused right now—why should my boss be angry that much?"You know, it is rare but not a surprise for every employee in this company that Mr. Derek can be a beast when getting mad at someone or something. He is paying us more than any company here in Claybourne City, and he is a perfectionist, so he wants every job done perfectly."I saw him getting mad because of the employee's mistake and failure. But I never saw or heard him get angry because of a woman. Please don't get me wrong, Cassie. I love you; you know that as a friend. But everyone inside this company has a pair of ears; they can hear rumors circulating at the speed of light, and that is damaging, especially on your part." I am more than speechless.I can't say anything because
**Cassie’s Pov**When my boss told me that he would pull his connection to give a free vacation to my son, he was not joking at all. The principal called me last night, and she said that my son can have his vacation.And of course, just for formality, I sent a message to Angel and asked for her brother's phone number. I have to personally tell him about my business trip with my boss, and why do I have to excuse my son?"Hello, Mr. Dax?" I said over the phone."Good day, Mrs. Clark," he said back. Oh, she knows my number?"About my son's excuse slip, I just want to explain the situation. You see, I am the secretary of my boss, and there is a business we have to attend in Japan. I am not comfortable getting away from my son that far or for that long. So I need to take him with me for a couple of days," I explained throughout the conversation, and I hope it is just my imagination that I can hear him sighing so deeply."I understand, Mrs. Clark," he said. Why is this guy so formal, by the
**Cassie’s POV**Earlier in the morning, I had to wake up my son and prepare since we would be off on a flight for a couple of hours."Son, behave on our flight, okay? Mommy needs to work; I am sorry if you have to go with me. I know it is bothersome, and you will get tired because of a long flight," I said to my son.He mumbled, "It's okay, Mom! As long as I am with you. I promise you, Dad, that I will protect you no matter what. I love you, Mom!" My son is the sweetest."You promise to your dad?" Really?" I asked him with a smile on my face.He nodded and hugged me, giving me a peck of a kiss on my cheek. "Yes! I always dream about him."My happy smile turns into a sadder one. I am so jealous that I wish Kaiden could visit me in my dream. Maybe it is not as lonely at first, and maybe it is not as painful as a fresh wound from the past. But I still miss so much that it breaks me."I hope your dad is happy. I miss him too. Tell him that I love him, and if he can visit me too, tell him
**Cassie’s Pov**We arrived in Kyoto, a little bit far from Tokyo. If the capital of Japan is alive and more modern with huge buildings and technology, it is the opposite of what Kyoto is.Kyoto is a place where you will find peace, the heritage of culture, silence, and relaxation. Derek mentioned that he buys a vacation house here in Japan for a dual purpose. Whether he wants to relax or for business purposes, since some of the Japanese investors have a huge role in the success of the company,We finally arrived at the vacation house, and it is beyond what I was expecting. This is not simply a house, but a huge villa or mansion per se.I can see the three-story mansion from the metal gate. I should never expect less extravagant things from a businessman like Mr. Derek Ross.And to think that this guy would confess his feelings for me sounds terrifying. Why? Because he is capable of doing anything to get what he wants through money and power. I hope the best for him on the day that I
**Cassie’s POV**We had fun while we stayed in Japan; we also roamed and visited Tokyo, and everything felt refreshing and surreal.I love the food, the culture, and the people. Staying there is paradise.What only bothers me is the old Japanese lady in her black kimono and her premonitions. I felt a little bit optimistic about her words, and the only thing that I did catch in her phrases was that someone would be back in my life.The only one that I lost was my mate. And no matter how much I hope about it, there is no way he can be back. I saw how they buried my husband six feet underground.Maybe it happened in the past. A few months to be exact, but it does not change the fact that it is still fresh in my memories, as it happened yesterday.But back to reality: we already landed at the airport, and we are back again in Claybourne City. Derek insisted that he would drive us home because he promised my dad and my brothers that he would bring me and my son home safely. And he cherishe
**Cassie’s POV**We are now in front of the table, and I do not know why, but it is so satisfying for me to see my boss eating my well-made soup like it is the most delicious of all its types."Loves this dish! I will probably buy your recipe, and I can build a restaurant any moment," he said, sounding so exaggerated.I rolled my eyes and gave him a smirk. "I am not selling my mother's recipe. But I can cook you dishes if you want; it's not a big deal."He smiled brightly as if he heard about a nice investment in his company. "That's awesome! I will look forward to that!""And you are faltering with me too much," I pointed out.He raised his hands as if he were acting to surrender. "Okay, okay..."The whole meal is fun. I mean, when I first saw my boss, he had this dominant aura similar to those alphas that I had met before. I thought he was a bit strict; he is the type of person who does not give any second chances.But I realized that he is more on the lighter side. I do not know if
**Cassie’s POV**Being with Derek is inevitable. Aside from being my boss, which eventually led me to see him every single day except if he did not bother me during my day off, I still see him, and he still goes to my apartment like it is his second house.But he suddenly got an appointment again in Hong Kong, and I can't be with him on his business trip since I am a single mother to my son and I have to take care of him. It is okay if Charlie has no schooling, but he is attending class, so it is a no for me.Besides, he will be gone for a couple of months, and I will be in a work-from-home situation. It is his suggestion, by the way. He said that it would be better if I worked in a much safer environment, away from those two-faced office workers.I manage to go to the airport, and I have to talk to Angel. She is the one who will be with Derek on the whole trip."This is annoying," they said in chorus. It is so ironic that they can work in synchronization, but they do not get along th