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.

that they felt she was too ordinary. On the other hand, he was an

those demoralizing thoughts, Sasha began to bury herself in

the Imperial Villa, Sebastian was clad in sportswear and furiously swinging

one after another because of his

and commented, “Did he get up from the wrong side of the bed today? At

with a stupefied expression

with his eyebrows furrowed. After a while, he picked

fury emitting from within you. Who pissed you

No one answered.

sound that ensued was a deafening thud that came from yet another forceful

That is some temper…

in hand. “I heard you’re investigating your birth father. How’s it going? Still no news? Do

“Save it.”

instantaneous reply came

that Sebastian was still

Devin smiled wryly.

of golf balls. He then strolled to grab a

help you out? I’ll be returning to the

“That soon?”

finally prompted Sebastian’s frenzy to come to a

my grandpa’s condition, not because it’s our time off. Once I’m all done here, I’ve got to get back to the

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

came to mind, Sebastian sheepishly

yearly round. He usually feels the loss of my uncle even more around

looked helpless at the situation, his

as a shock to

heard a rumor or two. He had also caught wind of the deceased uncle his friend was talking