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.

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on the door handle. But then Alex's words echoed in her mind. She hesitated,

Are you getting in or not?" the driver inquired with a hint of impatience creeping

and slammed the car

she called back, her frustration

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

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

indecision, she squared her shoulders and walked toward

opera music emanating from the living

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silence the cacophony was strong, but Kelly knew

Anna would surely reflect poorly on

and approached Anna. "Good evening, Mrs.

to the opera. It was clear that she didn't want to

smile. "Mrs. Lewis Senior. I noticed you barely touched your dinner. Are you feeling

moments later with

Mrs. Lewis

finally shut off the blaring opera and made her way to the dining room. She eyed the

put some

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