Returning from the Dead: His Secret Lover

She was baffled by the hint of aloofness in his tone.

“Go ahead and eat first. I still have some matters to deal with.”

With that, he promptly hung up and left Sasha perplexed.

What the heck? Did this bast*rd just hang up on me? It’s fine that he didn’t bother to inform me about his dinner plans. But hanging up on me? Pfft.

Sasha’s frustration was building up.

Nonetheless, she was not a child. After her initial annoyance wore off, she quietly headed back to the penthouse suite and ate alone.

He’s the President. I’m sure he’s got lots on his plate. Eating would be the last thing on his mind.

Sasha proceeded to tidy up the kitchen before resting for a while. Then, she headed back to the operational department for work.

“Did you guys see that? This afternoon, Mr. Hayes brought clients out for lunch but he didn’t even bring her along.”

“Yeah, I saw.”

“What’s going on? Isn’t she his wife? Why didn’t she tag along for lunch?”

“So what if she’s his wife? I heard that she went upstairs to prepare lunch for him, only to realize that he has already gone out with clients.”

Upon her arrival, Sasha could already hear the hushed whispers of people gossiping about her.

Those were obviously people who reveled in gloating over others’ misfortunes, especially since they were aware that she had made lunch for him.

She entered the office betraying no emotion.

That was precisely the reason why she hated working there. Despite the fact that she was the president’s wife, many people still felt disgruntled towards her.

knew that they felt she was too ordinary. On the other hand, he was an exceptionally talented individual.

demoralizing thoughts, Sasha began

was clad in sportswear

golf balls flew one after another

“Did he get up from the wrong side

on with a stupefied expression

After a while, he picked up his golf club and

wrong? I can sense fury emitting from within you.

No one answered.

sound that ensued was a deafening thud

That is some temper…

golf club in hand. “I heard you’re investigating your birth father.

“Save it.”

came as

was evident that Sebastian was still

Devin smiled wryly.

he finished his load of golf balls. He then strolled to grab a bottle of water

you out? I’ll be returning

“That soon?”

Sebastian’s frenzy to

because it’s our time off. Once I’m all done here, I’ve got to

with other matters that I forgot to inquire

grandfather finally came

replied, “It’s nothing major, actually. Just his chronic illness making its yearly round. He usually feels the loss of my uncle even more around this time of the year and falls sick. Although,

looked helpless at the

as a

He had also caught wind of the