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.

you the customer who's phone ends in 3388?"

lunged forward, her hand already on the door handle. But then Alex's words

or not?" the driver inquired with a

teeth and slammed the car door shut with a resounding

she called back, her

a sliver of reason remained. Alex might be a mere assistant, but

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

a moment of indecision, she squared her shoulders and walked toward the

was greeted by the harsh blare of opera music emanating from the living room. Anna sat

SWI

was strong, but Kelly knew

would surely reflect poorly

took a deep breath and approached Anna.

a fleeting glance before turning her attention back to the opera. It was clear

on a smile. "Mrs. Lewis Senior. I noticed you barely touched your dinner. Are you feeling hungry? Would you

disappeared into the kitchen and reappeared moments later

Mrs.

blaring opera and made her way

you put some effort into it,"

smile graced Kelly's face. "As long as you enjoy it, Mrs. Lewis Senior 1 understand I'm not exactly your favorite