Unexpected Encounter with my Boss

Chapter 88

Alex didn't say a word as he drove on in tense silence.

Ten minutes ticked by before the vehicle pulled to a stop. The destination was not Atwood University but rather Vincent's private villa.

Alex got out and said, "We're here, Kelly."

Kelly's face twisted into a grimace as she glared out the window. "I said Atwood University! Can't you follow instructions, or are you deliberately disobeying me?"

Alex was unfazed by her outburst as he replied coolly, "Sorry, Kelly. I only take orders from Mr. Lewis."

Stuck between a rock and a hard place, Kelly reluctantly climbed out of the car. But before Alex could pull away, she whipped out her phone with a determined glint in her eyes. "Fine! If you won't take me, I'll find my own way. I need to see if Mr. Lewis is at the dorm with Tiffany!"

Alex's hand hovered on the car door, a pause betraying a flicker of surprise. "Kelly, I'd advise against going there now. Mr. Lewis wouldn't be happy to see you at this hour." "I'm his girlfriend! I have the right to see him whenever I want!" Kelly exploded.

The facade of politeness she usually maintained with Alex had crumbled entirely. "You're just an assistant, Alex. Who are you to dictate my actions?"

Alex met her gaze unflinchingly. "As you wish," he said simply.

With that, he pulled away, leaving Kelly fuming in the driveway. Her chest rose and fell with each ragged breath.

Moments later, a cabpulled up.

ends in 3388?" the driver

Kelly lunged forward, her hand already on the door handle. But then Alex's words echoed in her mind. She hesitated, the defiance draining from

or not?" the driver inquired with a hint of impatience creeping

her teeth and slammed the car door

she called back, her frustration

of reason remained. Alex might be a mere assistant, but his words held a truth she couldn't ignore. Now wasn't the time

driver muttered a string of curses before pulling away, leaving Kelly

a moment of indecision, she squared her shoulders and

of opera music emanating from the living room. Anna sat engrossed on the couch. The sound filled

SWI

the cacophony was strong, but Kelly knew better than to cause

surely reflect poorly on

deep breath and approached Anna. "Good evening, Mrs.

before turning her attention back to

you feeling hungry? Would you like me

and reappeared moments later with a steaming bowl of

Mrs. Lewis

blaring opera and made her way to the dining room. She eyed the spaghetti before sitting

you put some effort into

I'm not exactly your favorite person