The Love that Never Really Dies

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. They

demoralizing thoughts, Sasha began to bury herself in

Sebastian was clad in sportswear

flew one after another because of

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

a stupefied expression plastered

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

emitting from within you. Who

No one answered.

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

That is some temper…

golf balls and positioned himself with the golf club in hand. “I heard you’re investigating your birth father. How’s it going? Still no news? Do you

“Save it.”

reply came

was evident that

Devin smiled wryly.

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

out? I’ll be

“That soon?”

prompted Sebastian’s frenzy

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

me. I’ve been so preoccupied with other matters that

came

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 too sure

Devin mostly looked helpless at the situation,

news came as a

the Jadesons, he had heard a rumor or two. He had also caught wind of the deceased