His Forbidden Desire

Chapter 10

Silence filled the room as Jade's father departed, his departure marked by his wordless exit. There were no complaints when her father made the announcement that she would be taking over as the new CEO of Vine Enterprises. Initially, they were filled with hesitation. However, as soon as they recognized the striking resemblance she shared with her father, they decided to grant her the freedom she desired.

After the meeting, the new secretary kindly escorted her to her office. She refrained from shaking hands with the individuals present and promptly announced her intention to commence her work. In a flurry of movement, Jade hurriedly entered the room and swiftly secured the office door. She inhaled and exhaled.

'My child's father is in the same building as me!' Her thoughts screamed within the confines of her mind.

Her incredulity overwhelmed her as she grappled with the unfolding events. She steers clear of the man, for she wishes to refrain from indulging in sin once more. Jade is aware that the man is married, and she is determined to avoid any entanglement with him in order to spare the parents from experiencing emotional distress once more.

'If the world were to end tomorrow, the one thing I would never do is become a mistress. I am not mad at my desire to achieve it. I hold a sincere hope that my child will not harbor any feelings of resentment towards me in the future.' Jade reminded herself to steer clear of him for as long as possible.

Leaning against the door, she closed her eyes. Her mind was filled with the image of the man's face flashing before her eyes repeatedly. The only difference is that it has grown more attractive and wiser.

Despite her denial, she can't shake the feeling that the man's gaze is fixed upon her, even though she observed his restlessness. She gnawed at her lower lip with such intensity that it teetered on the brink of breaking the skin. Jade took a few moments to gather herself before stepping into the office and making her way to her desk. The woman settled into the comfortable office chair. Before the day had even begun, weariness settled upon her as she caught sight of the man.

"Why does the fate want me to suffer?" she pondered.

Jade's gaze fell upon the papers resting on the table before her. With a deliberate pace, she began to peruse each document, absorbing its contents with unwavering focus. Time seemed to slip away as two hours passed, and only then did she pause, if only for a brief moment.

"Perhaps everyone in the boardroom has already left," she thought to herself.

She had a glimmer of hope. She longed for what her heart desired, but her mind saw things differently. After a brief period of deep thought, the sound of the intercom abruptly interrupts the peace. Without hesitation, she promptly responded. She asked the new secretary, "Yes, Paula?"

"Ma'am, a bouquet of tulips has arrived." Paula relayed the message, saying, "The delivery man mentioned that this package was intended for you." Wrinkles adorned her forehead. She wanted to know about the origin of the item, asking, "To whom does it belong?"

"Ma'am, there is no name on the card," Paula replied. A sigh escaped her lips as she instantly recognized the sender.

With a simple click, she activated the mechanism that would grant her access to the office door. "Place it inside, Paula," she commanded, and the secretary promptly complied.

She rose to her feet and accepted it. Jade nodded in agreement with Paula and handed over the papers to be delivered to the respective heads of departments.

As the secretary came out, she wasted no time perusing the contents of the card. Her throat tightened as she swallowed, causing a chill to run through her body. Jade's throat became dry.