My Boss

Chapter 3: Unveiling Secrets

The office buzzed with the usual activity as Emily worked diligently at her desk, trying to focus on the tasks at hand despite the whirlwind of emotions swirling inside her. Her mind kept drifting back to the forbidden relationship she shared with Edward, the CEO of Harrison Publishing. She knew the risks they were taking, but she couldn't deny the magnetic pull drawing her closer to him with each passing day. Suddenly, the shrill ring of the office phone shattered the silence, making Emily jump in her seat. With trembling hands, she picked up the receiver, her heart pounding in her chest. "Emily, could you come to my office, please?" Edward's voice came through the line, his tone urgent. "Of course, Mr. Harrison," Emily replied, her voice barely above a whisper as she hung up the phone. As she made her way to Edward's office, a sense of unease settled over her. She couldn't shake the feeling that something was wrong, that their secret was on the verge of being exposed. When Emily reached Edward's office, she found him pacing back and forth, his brow furrowed in deep concentration. He looked up as she entered, his expression tense. "Emily, I need to talk to you," he said, his voice grave. "What's wrong?" Emily asked, her stomach churning with apprehension. Edward took a deep breath, steeling himself for what he was about to say. "My wife found out about us," he admitted, his voice barely audible as he spoke. Emily felt as if the ground had been ripped out from beneath her feet. She had known that their relationship was risky, but she had never imagined that it would come crashing down like this. "How?" she asked, her voice barely a whisper as she struggled to comprehend what was happening. Edward sighed heavily, running a hand through his hair as he tried to find the right words. "She found some emails between us," he explained, his voice filled with regret. "She confronted me about them this morning. "Emily's heart sank at his words, a wave of guilt washing over her as she realized the pain she had caused. "What are we going to do?" she asked, her voice trembling with emotion. Edward shook his head, his expression pained as he looked at her. "I don't know," he admitted. "But we need to be prepared for the fallout. My wife is furious, and I don't know what she's going to do."   As the weight of their situation settled over them, Emily felt a sense of dread creeping in. She knew that their forbidden love affair had consequences, but she had never imagined that it would come to this. With a heavy heart, she realized that their secret was out, and there was no going back. Now, they would have to face the consequences of their actions, whatever they may be.