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

Sasha began to bury herself in

the Imperial Villa, Sebastian was clad in

one after another because of his

“Did he get up from the wrong side of the bed today? At this

with a

eyebrows furrowed. After a while, he picked up his golf club and

I can sense fury emitting from within you. Who pissed

No one answered.

sound that ensued was a deafening thud that came

That is some temper…

his place beside the golf balls and positioned himself with the golf club in hand. “I heard you’re investigating your

“Save it.”

instantaneous reply came as a

it was evident that

Devin smiled wryly.

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

out? I’ll be returning to the base

“That soon?”

finally prompted Sebastian’s frenzy

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 to get back

with other matters that I forgot to inquire about him. How’s he now? Feeling

friend’s grandfather finally came to mind, Sebastian

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, I’m not

the situation, his eyes

news came as a shock

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