Betrayed, Then Back For Blood

Chapter 108

Jalen was completely stunned on the spot.

in the company, Ashton typically used two computers for work. One was for regular tasks and records, and the laptop was his private enric computer.

That private laptop was something no one else ever touched. Even Jaten, who routinely came in to tidy up the president’s office, had only seen it a handful of times. The rest of the time, it was securely locked in the desk drawer.

This alone showed how important that laptop was to Ashton. Many of the company’s confidential documents were stored on it.

But now, Briar was using it to play video games.

Jalen was utterly shocked.

Still, he was a professional secretary. No matter how astonishing or unbelievable the situation, he had to maintain a calm and composed demeanor.

He took a deep breath and walked over to Briar with a practiced smile as he said, “Miss Jennings, here are the snacks prepared for you Please enjoy.”

In the brief seconds from when Jalen entered to when he reached Briar, she had already elegantly and quickly defeated her opponents in the game and won the match with her teammates.

“Thanks!” Briar looked up from the game and returned a polite smile.

Jalen was momentarily dazed by her bare, makeup–free face. She looked stunning up close.

He understood now why Ashton would be so smitten.

Those soft, slightly damp eyes held a kind of innocent allure that could make anyone’s heart flutter.

Earlier, in the elevator, he hadn’t gotten a clear look. Briar had been half–hidden behind Ashton, and Ashton’s overpowering aura had made it impossible to stare openly.

But now, standing face–to–face, Jalen could finally take the full picture.

He thought about Ashton. For someone strong, aloof, and commanding, there was no chance Ashton would choose a life partner solely based on background or competence. In fact, few in the country could match his capabilities.

women of equal power made better

find someone whose personality complemented his, rather than duplicated it. That would make

often swayed by others and

for strategy and Ashton for execution, so failure

a strong–willed, domineering woman, his beloved mother, to be the one in charge both at home and in the boardroom. His father wouldn’t

been married for twenty–seven years and had never fought or raised voices

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Jalen naturally warm and friendly toward someone as gentle and sweet as Briar. He was practically grinning

to ear.

“Jalen.”

Jalen heard

eight–tooth smile, replied, “Mr.

scanned him like

seem very

felt a rush of guilt. He couldn’t believe that Ashton was so

agenda. Push all external meetings and social engagements

me ten minutes, I’ll take care

they wouldn’t be leaving the office today, so lunch would have to be arranged accordingly. He would need to cancel all those engagements and book lunch in advance based

and lilacs would nicely express Boss’s current feelings. It is affectionate

the perfect secretary for a

exited the match and looked over at Ashton, who had returned to his seat behind his

talkative and nosy. Often

how his aunt and uncle raised

with his attitude, Jalen’d

laughed. “Seems like there aren’t many calm and

Griffin, she discovered the rivalry and power struggles between the

family.