Valerie woke up and opened her eyes. "Where am I?" Valerie looked confused as she found herself in a large and grand room, holding her head, which still felt dizzy.
"Are you awake?" A heavy and hoarse voice made Valerie look at the cold man's face, who was seen coming out of one room with a towel and wet hair.
"Argh!" Valerie screamed and immediately pulled back the covers, making sure nothing untoward happened. Valerie breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that he was still wearing his party clothes from last night.
"Don't worry, I didn't touch you at all." Arthur put on his new shirt—he had to leave for work this morning. For Valerie's sake, he chose to stay at Regan's house because it was impossible to bring her to his. Valerie remembered what happened to her last night, making her feel ashamed of herself.
"Thank you." That was all Valerie could say; she didn't know what else to say because she was the guilty one there."Get up and change your clothes." Regan's driver will take you home." Arthur didn't seem to care and went out first, leaving Valerie, who was still not fully awake.
Valerie finally arrived at her small rented house. She laid down on the mattress, which was only as big as her body. Valerie was very embarrassed when she remembered the events of the past few hours.
"Death to me, God, what if I get fired?" Valerie said in her heart:
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Suddenly, Valerie's cell phone rang loudly, startling her, who was daydreaming about her fate. Valerie saw the name of her best friend, Clara, calling. Valerie forgot to tell Clara that the woman must be looking for her."Hello."
"Valerie, where were you last night?" Clara yelled at her, so Valerie had to put her phone down a little.
"I'm sorry, Clara. I went home first last night." Valerie lied again because there was no way she was telling me what happened last night.
"And what's wrong with you? Why aren't you in the office?" Clara was like a sister to Valerie.
Having a chatty friend like Clara made Valerie feel like there was still someone who cared about her in this world."I'm fine. It's just that because of the whiskey last night, I'm a little dizzy this morning."
"Have you taken any painkillers? I'm sorry for telling you so late. After work, I'll come to your apartment."
"Yes, thank you, Clara." Valerie exhaled loudly today, her mind raging with the fate of her job.
"Well, rest up and see you, Valerie."
"Bye Clara." Valerie turned off the phone and placed her cell phone on the nightstand.
She lay down and stared at the ceiling of her room. Imagining the face of the man, named Arthur, swirled around in Valerie's mind even though she could not meet him in person. But Arthur had kindly sent a servant to deliver clothes and food.
Before leaving, Valerie asked the servant what the name of the man with the cold blue eyes was. The waiter said that the man's name was Arthur Davidson, a beautiful name that matched his handsome face.
Valerie wondered what it would be like if she had a boyfriend as handsome as Arthur; just imagining it made her body run hot and cold. Arthur's piercing gaze and charm made Valerie fall in love, but she had to put her dreams to rest because there was no way an ordinary woman like her could be loved by a wealthy man like Arthur Davidson.
"You're going back to France already?" Regan looked at Arthur, who was sitting on the sofa not far from her desk."Yeah, I'll be back soon, but I have one favor to ask you." Arthur had been thinking about this for a while."What do you want from me? A car?" Regan took off he glasses to look seriously at he best friend."Give me one of your employees," Arthur said, casually picking up the tea cup and drinking it."Which one do you want? Of course, easy request." Regan couldn't help but grant he best friend's first wish."Valerie. I want her to be my secretary.""Valerie is the woman who stayed at my house last night," Regan asked again to make sure she hadn't misheard Arthur's words."Yeah, that woman... Is it that hard to grant?""Of course not! It's just that why should Valerie be that woman? It's too simple... I can find you a hotter and equally beautiful woman." Regan wasn't sure he best friend would change he tastes."I don't want another woman! I just want Valerie to send her to my company at any cost." Arthur took another firm stance."Well, as soon as possible, I'll take care of Valerie's move to your office.""Thank you." Arthur's lips, for the first time, uttered forbidden words like thank you." He had never done that in his life, but this was the first time, for the sake of having a woman named Valerie.The next day, Valerie was ready in her simple office clothes. Dressed to the nines, she left for the office by bus. She traveled on foot to get to the bus stop, where the bus he often rode would pass.After getting on the bus, Valerie immediately took a seat in one of the window seats. She put both handsets to her ears and played a playlist of slow songs while enjoying her journey to the office, which was something Valerie often did to accompany her.She was just a poor Valerie, born to a mother who did not consider her existence. Valerie's mother was a famous model, and her face often graced fashion and adult magazines. Who doesn't know 'Veronica Jonson"? Yap, that fact is always kept secret by Valerie, although she can't hide that her face also has the same side as her mother's.Valerie finally arrived at the big office where she had been working, and her mother still gave her money to make a living. But Valerie never wanted to use it.His feet walked into the glass doors that swirled with all the great people who graced this great company. Valerie was lucky to be chosen to be a part of this. Valerie put her ID on the sensor that would detect her entry; she waited in front of the elevator with other employees. If you ask where Valerie works, as she is one of the product development employees, the products sold are interior products.The elevator doors open. Valerie rushes to get in, her body getting pushed because of the many employees who also join. This is Valerie's fate; he always dreamed of being able to enter a special elevator for officials, where the elevator can only be filled with a maximum of 2–3 people.Finally arriving at her office, Valerie placed his bag on his desk and started to turn on the computer, which was displaying the design of a new product."Valerie?" A woman approached Valerie.''Yes." Valerie turned her chair and saw that Mr. Regan's secretary had come to see her. Valerie immediately stood up and slightly bowed her body to salute before looking back at the other person."Mr. Regan is calling for you to come as soon as possible, okay?""Yes, sir." Valerie bowed once again. After Mr. Regan's secretary left, Valerie tried to regulate her heartbeat because he was afraid that Mr. Regan would fire him."How is this? What should I do?" Valerie sat back down and tapped her fingers on the table.After feeling calmer, Valerie walked to the room where the CEO was—the first time she was face-to-face with Mr. Regan."Come in.""Sorry sir, I'm Valerie... Why did you call me?" Valerie sat down, not daring to look directly at her boss."Sit down, Valerie; I have something to say." Valerie sat on the chair opposite Mr. Regan, and immediately Valerie's hands trembled. Her was ready if he had to lose his job."The reason I called you here is that you will be transferred to another company." Mr. Regan's words made Valerie raise her head. She breathed a little relief that her was not fired, but why was he transferred?"You will be transferred to a company in France."Valerie still couldn't believe her was being transferred to France. And she was leaving her home in Chicago; she didn't have much with her, just a small suitcase filled with work clothes and a few necessities. Valerie planned to leave some of her belongings with the owner of the flat she was renting. Whether or not she would return one day, Valerie would ask to be sent her things if she planned to stay in France for a long time. Valerie's door opened, and she already knew who was coming, if not her best friend Clara."Are you leaving already?" Clara came and immediately hugged Valerie's well-dressed body."Yeah, my plane will take off in the next hour. Goodbye, Clara... Don't forget to take care of your health." Valerie hugged Clara's body, the only friend her had."Take care of yourself, Valerie; let me take you to the airport." Clara took Valerie's suitcase and led her out of the flat.Before leaving, Valerie had time to say goodbye to the owner of the flat she had rented. Valerie g
''Sir. Miss Valerie has arrived at the apartment residence you want." Depson came to see a man who was busy with a pile of files in his office.A cold face with siren eyes that often made others feel afraid to speak, let alone to approach Arthur Davidson. A man who is 32 years old is quite mature for a successful and handsome man, isn't he? But approaching Arthur is not as easy as turning the palm of your hand.All women should sigh in disappointment because Arthur already has a fiancée who is in New York at the moment. The engagement even happened when they were teenagers.It could be said that even if they got married, it would only be a company wedding.Arthur took off his glasses and placed them on the wooden table. He stretched his head until it made a sound. Arthur had been working too long.''Good. Your next task is to drop her off and pick her up when she goes to work. Did you tell him what the company's requirements are? I don't want her to come to the company in revealing clo
Valerie immediately went downstairs; she had to have breakfast before Depson picked her up, and one more thing that made Valerie nervous was that her was afraid he would be late because the rules said his boss hated people who were not on time.The bell rang, and Valerie, who had just opened the fridge, immediately grabbed the whole milk she had been drinking and opened the door to welcome Depson."Are you finished, miss?"Valerie nodded when she saw that Depson was all dressed up in a black suit."I'm ready, sir." Valerie was still confused about what to call Depson because, honestly, her looked older than her, and just calling him by his name was not too rude."Just call me Depson Lady; I don't want to look too old, and you are more honorable than me." Valerie only smiled slightly, as she still did not understand the meaning of Depson's last words. Valerie felt that she looked more special, being picked up by Depson to go to work."I have been assigned by the master to pick up Miss a
''Wrong!!! Replace with a new one.'' Valerie just closed her eyes. She had to save a lot of patience to deal with her new boss, who always made Valerie want to scream. It had only been a week, but Valerie felt like she had been in hell for almost a year. ''Fucking Arthur!" Valerie cursed while gripping her hand. It was the only swear word that could describe how frustrated Valerie was right now, even though she could only do it in her heart.Even in a state of anger, Valerie never neglected her duties; she always handed them in on time. But everything was still lacking in Arthur's eyes! Valerie glanced at the watch on her left wrist. It was almost lunchtime. But Valerie couldn't help but exhale—everything would be missed, like there could be no meal as long as Valerie's work wasn't done.One thing that Valerie had come to understand little by little was that Arthur was a perfectionist, stubborn, and mysterious to her. Valerie was still busy struggling with the monitor screen that dis
"I told you to answer me!" Arthur grabbed Valerie's chin with his scarred hand and squeezed the chin so that Valerie would look him in the eye this time."You have to be my doll from today on, Valerie... I don't accept any refusals from you! Whether you like it or not! You must serve me as your owner." Valerie's eyes only widened, as she had no idea what Arthur was talking about.Before he could answer, Arthur kissed him forcefully on the lips again, sucking and smacking his lips with tenderness. This time, the kiss was different from the one he received a few minutes ago in the elevator.For a moment, Valerie was lulled by the kiss Arthur gave her. She wanted to reciprocate, but Valerie felt hesitant about it."What do you mean, Arthur? Why is it that every time you touch my body, I can't resist?" Arthur continued to speak in his heart; he hated his brain and heart, which innocently accepted Arthur's treatment.Arthur's hands forcefully pulled Valerie's white shirt in half. Arthur's
"I've been working with Mr. Arthur since 10 years ago... More precisely, when Mr. Arthur had just taken the helm of the company, what is it, Miss?" Valerie was also surprised to hear how long Depson had been working with Arthur, it was not impossible that Depson did not know all of Arthur's mysterious traits"Nothing, I'm just asking that." Valerie had many questions that she still wanted to answer, but she chose to stop her words. Flashback offWhile she was thinking about things, the doorbell of her apartment suddenly rang again. Suddenly, Valerie, who had now moved to sit at the dining table, felt frightened, considering that it was already 10 p.m. "It can't be a guest coming to visit, and it can't be Depson." Valerie was still talking in her heart, she also felt confused about whether to open the door or not. She remembered that there was no one she knew in this French country besides Depson. Valerie chose not to care and did not move her body to check who was coming. It was be
Valerie opened her eyes; she was not sleeping. How could she sleep peacefully in the arms of a strange man who was currently fast asleep?Even until this moment, Valerie felt hatred for herself; more precisely, he even felt disgusted with his body. It could be said that her was like a bitch now; if only his situation was not like this, then Valerie would feel happier and calmer if they did it based on mutual love. Valerie let go of Arthur's embrace on her body; she immediately walked to the bathroom and skipped all her clothes, which now lay disorderly on the floor of the room. Valerie's thoughts at this time were that she had to erase Arthur's traces on her body, even though bathing in the early hours of the morning was never in Valerie's dictionary. But all that he would often do from this moment on was eliminate all of Arthur's body odor that clung to his body."I hate you, Arthur; it's a shame why I met you then, and I regret it now." Valerie could only curse Arthur in her heart
Valerie gazed at Arthur's face, sleeping peacefully by his side. If only Arthur didn't have the heart of a demon, then Valerie would feel lucky to be with Arthur, the man who captivated him even when her met him by accident.Valerie's hand moved to touch the surface of Arthur's cheek, but she remembered that her had no rights over Arthur. So her pulled his hand back and got up from his sleep because life is not as sweet as romantic dramas and don't expect too much. "Wake up, Valerie, Remember what happened last night. "You have to remember it!" Valerie realized her stepped into the bathroom just to wash her face, Her didn't need to take a shower because a few hours ago he had done it. Was she trying to avoid Arthur this time? Yes, Valerie was trying to do that. It only took a few minutes for Valerie to get herself dressed in a navy blue shirt and white span skirt. Even though her body felt almost broken, Valerie was still Valerie. She would not let herself live in laziness unless s