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.

he was an exceptionally talented individual. They obviously think she was not good enough

thoughts, Sasha began to

Imperial Villa, Sebastian was clad in sportswear

after another because of his unrestrained

he get up from the wrong side of the bed today? At this rate,

with a

with his eyebrows furrowed. After a while, he picked up

can sense fury emitting from

No one answered.

deafening thud

That is some temper…

hand. “I heard you’re investigating your

“Save it.”

instantaneous reply came as

it was evident that

Devin smiled wryly.

load of golf balls. He then strolled to grab

out? I’ll be returning to

“That soon?”

Sebastian’s frenzy to come to a

and explained, “I only returned this time around because of my grandpa’s condition, not because it’s our time off. Once I’m all done here, I’ve got

yes, that reminds me. I’ve been so preoccupied with other matters that I forgot to inquire about him. How’s he now? Feeling

came to

chronic illness making its yearly round. He usually feels the loss of my uncle even more around this

mostly looked helpless at the

came as a shock

two. He had also caught wind of the