Bad Guy [My Boss]

Intro

{Patt}

"First day on the job, huh?"

The man with the handsome, chiseled face, perfectly suited in a three-piece black suit, squinted at me as if sizing me up, a small smile playing at the corner of his mouth as if he was mocking me.

Elis, ... my new boss.

He scrutinized me seriously, but I had no idea what he was thinking to give me such a look. His deep, smoky gray eyes were hard to read, strict, and inflexible.

"My name is Patt Rueangwit. It's my first day at work."

I introduced myself slowly, still fixated on the handsome face of my new boss, not taking my eyes off him. The man before me was a handsome, charismatic blend of Eastern and Western, charming, sharp, and dangerous.

"Patt," he called out in a deep voice, searching my face. "Do you know how many people have taken this position in the last three months?"

"I don't know, Sir."

I shook my head slightly, unsure if his question was part of some test.

"Five."

Elis held up one hand to indicate the number, ending with a mysterious and complex smile that was too difficult to interpret.

"..."

"You're the sixth. I'm not sure if there will be a seventh to follow," the man in front of me sighed and stood up.

He was very tall, about one hundred eighty-five centimeters, making me look quite small in comparison.

"But let's see how long you last here."

Was he belittling me?

I didn't know what the others had done to displease this man, but I believed in my patience, endurance, and ability to learn quickly. If I was lucky, I might pass the trial period, which was my only hope.

After all, I had been through various jobs, struggling with my own two hands and feet throughout my life, from low-level service jobs like dishwashing and waiting tables to window cleaning—jobs that no one ever respected. But I had to do them to put myself through school and survive.

It was somewhat fortunate that I was persistent enough, and my studies were satisfactory. After graduation, one of my professors recommended a job at a company, but after two years, I resigned due to some discomfort. When I heard from a friend that this place was hiring, I decided to apply.

I passed the written exam and the interview and got the job quickly. Now, I'm still puzzled as to why I got this job so easily, especially since this company is a major construction contractor with many subsidiaries. A company of this caliber wouldn't normally hire a nobody like me so easily—perhaps because this fierce-faced boss of mine wasn't involved in the interview.

When I heard he traveled frequently and urgently needed a personal assistant, I might have come at the right time. With luck on my side, this new job meant a more stable and promising future for me.

"What's on for today?"

"This morning we have a meeting about a new project we've won the main construction bid for. In the afternoon, you have an appointment with Mr. Kitti about the new project contract. In the evening, there's a party with Ms. Ploythiwa at the condo..."

I gave him the exact details, surprised by the name Ploythiwa, the actress who was a daily scandal in the news. She was known as a master manipulator whom everyone talked about. But this time, I wasn't sure who'd be playing whom between Elis and Ploythiwa, as my boss also had a reputation for being quite the ladies' man.

"Get a gift for her, too."

"What should it be, sir?" I asked hesitantly.

"Figure it out. It's your job to find those silly things. Anything that a woman would be pleased with."

Elis retorted with an annoyed tone.

Was he always this irritable when things didn't go his way? No wonder he changed assistants so often.

"How much should I limit the budget to?"

Elis furrowed his brows, pondering for a moment.

"...Maybe a hundred thousand or so. I don't know. I've never kept track of how much the previous secretaries spent."

Hearing this, I was startled. I hadn't expected that such an amount would be spent so carelessly. That amount could cover my own expenses for a year.

"Understood, Sir. I'll take care of it promptly."

I jotted down the message quickly, determined to please him.

From that day on, I was responsible for procuring gifts for the ladies, along with everything else in his daily life.

Starting with clothes, food, and even his love life, almost everything in Elis's life passed through my management.

After getting through the first week of work, everything started to fall into place. I realized that Elis was just an ordinary man. He got lonely, he got hungry, and he had fun.

This man was extremely serious about work. He hated mistakes, and I was determined not to let any occur.

When Elis was with someone, he was a generous lover, lavishing them without restraint. But as time passed, I'd hear a hint in one word that meant to push them away.

The word was... 'inconvenient.'

The secret code he used for me to 'dispose' of his dates from his routine.

My primary duty as his close assistant was to kick those people out as far away from Elis as possible. Many times, those women would curse back at me, but I didn't care.

If it pleased Elis, my boss would have his desires fulfilled.

I didn't know when I fell in love with Elis. Before I knew it, every breath I took was filled with his face, his name, his deep voice, and his unique scent.

Everything related to Elis always affected my heart.

But those dangerous feelings were kept tightly concealed, never to let anyone discover...

Our positions were clear. Elis was the boss, and I was just an employee.

Love for the boss was impossible... I knew thatwell.