I almost turned around and blinked for a second before turning to face him. I appeared to be unprepared for this encounter.



I summoned all my confidence and looked him in the eyes as if I didn't care for him any longer, as if he were just another employee. As if.



'I'm OK." I stretched my lips to grin, unsure if it was enough to make it appear as if I was overjoyed to see Alex again.



Tell me more, Alex. Tell me if you're furious or if you still want me after everything I've done.



He returned my smile with a nod.



'I had no idea you were that wealthy, Chen."



He laughed and took a step forward until he was close to the rails.



I could smell the scent I had been missing as he stood alongside me.



It was then that I noticed he was still wearing the same cologne he had been wearing before.

His fragrance remained unchanged.



I mentally mocked as my gaze remained fixed on

I hugged him and held him close for whatever reason.



'Mr. Lau, is something the matter?"



I couldn't stop the tears from falling, no matter how hard I tried.



'Why are you crying, Mr. Lau?" His eyes knitted, and his eyebrows furrowed.



He finally managed to free himself from my hands after many efforts. 'What was the point of that?" As his eyes become bloodshot and tearful, he almost mumbled. 'This is…inexcusable."



Although I struggled to find the right words to say to him, all I could is to grab his hand and hold it tightly.



Little did I know that doing it would ignite something inside me that I could no longer want to let him go. I bit my lips without losing my gaze at him.



'Fuck it." Alex shoved my arm, and his calm demeanor shifted, as he raised his arm to punch me in the face. 'Are you crazy?"



I was stunned and collapsed to the ground. Something compelled me to 

The next morning, I arrived at work and was greeted by employees at the entrance until I reached my office.



I raised my head to observe the person coming in as I sat in my swivel chair reviewing the reports that were presented to me.



'You're right, Arman. Is everyone on the board ready for the meeting?"



'Yes, sir. They're all waiting for you to arrive."



I quickly rose and put my hands into the pockets of my black slacks while pulling my tuxedo down.



As we reached the meeting room, I stepped forward, followed by my colleagues.



When the doors opened, everyone within stood and bowed in greeting of my arrival.



I was a little disturbed as soon as I sat in the center chair. I shifted my head to the left, my eyes widening as I landed on Alex's stare, curious about what it was.



With his look, my chest clenched.



When Arman tapped my shoulder, I turned away. 'Are you OK,

I almost turned around and blinked for a second before turning to face him. I appeared to be unprepared for this encounter.



I summoned all my confidence and looked him in the eyes as if I didn't care for him any longer, as if he were just another employee. As if.



'I'm OK." I stretched my lips to grin, unsure if it was enough to make it appear as if I was overjoyed to see Alex again.



Tell me more, Alex. Tell me if you're furious or if you still want me after everything I've done.



He returned my smile with a nod.



'I had no idea you were that wealthy, Chen."



He laughed and took a step forward until he was close to the rails.



I could smell the scent I had been missing as he stood alongside me.



It was then that I noticed he was still wearing the same cologne he had been wearing before.

His fragrance remained unchanged.



I mentally mocked as my gaze remained fixed on his enormous brown eyes, and I soon found myself tracing his face and lips.



'Don't pretend you'r

Chapter 4.2 - Chen