The Billionaires Secretary

Chapter 46

*Alex POV*

I inhaled Louise's scent as I pulled her close. I sound like a dog but having her near and her scent somehow manages to calm me down . Dropping kisses on her neck and shoulder, I made sure to top up my stamp so men know to stay away. There's not been a day this week where she hasn't worn my mark and I'll be damned if it starts anytime soon.
I loosened my arms as she pulled away from before glaring at me and unsuccessfully fixing her clothes before storming off into my friend Albert.

'Hey man,' he said as he perched on the desk, 'who's the hot chick?'
'She's mine, back off,' I said with a glare. I'd almost forgotten that my friends were all like me, 'you still up for Bar one?'

'When did you start dating employees?' He asked. I sent him a look and he smirked, 'sorry, I meant fucking.'

'We're not fucking or dating,' I said annoyed as I walked into my office with him trailing behind, 'I need you to keep an eye out for her and her friends as well. I don't want any male too close to her and make sure she doesn't do something stupid. She gets extremely flirty when drunk.'

'So let me get this straight. So your not dating or sleeping together yet she's not allowed around any other males?' He asked me with a smirk before laughing, 'is she like your long lost sister or cousin or shit? But like bro, incest really ain't- Oww!'

I glared at him as he picked up the paperweight I flung at him. I was beginning to realise how annoying I actually was since me and my friends have similar personalities. I made a silent oath to myself to do better.

'It's complicated okay? There's an insane amount of attract between us but she won't seem to admit it. We live together and she sleeps in my bed more times than not yet she's always worried that someone will find out.' I explain as I shook my head at the predicament i was in, 'We've done things other than sex yet that barrier doesn't seem like it's going to be crossed anytime soon. The one day we went out together the paparazzi found us and she's been paranoid since. Refuses to be seen in public with me.'

'Oh my god, she's your mystery women! That's a first that the tabloids were actually right in their guessing,' Albert laughed, 'Poor women, she doesn't understand that she's already yours. Don't worry man, me and Devon will keep an eye until you turn up, when you meeting with Ryan?'

'Thanks man, after lunch, why?' I ask confused at the sudden change of conversation. He merely pointed out the window. Following his finger, I spotted Ryan's car parked across the street of office. Narrowing my eyes, I instantly phone up security, something doesn't seem right. I quickly requested the CCTV for the past couple of hours. Quickly skimming through the videos, I stop on a frame showing a women hand a file over to the car before scurrying back into my building.

'Who's this women?' I ask Albert who has a grim impression on his face.

'That's the Deputy head of Finance, Marigold,' he responds before realisation dawned upon him. 'Marigold was probably sleeping with the head and managed to get access to the company files that she can't access. And she's probably the one who set up Scott too.'

'I think I've been a little too jive recently and people have forgotten just what happens when the betray me. I want you to keep this a secret from everyone right now, they want to try and destroy my company, they are messing with the wrong person,' I growled with murderous intent, 'from now, all major financial decisions come straight to me, do not let the finance department get a whiff or any other departments. You can send decoys to the departments. I want to see just how many rats we can pull out. Also do me a favour and cancel any and all meetings with Ryan and place him on the blacklist of the company and all future events we may hold.'

The next couple of hours was beyond stressful as I now took upon myself 3 different departments work and before I knew it , it was already late. Checking my watch, I found it to be past 7 already. Quickly packing up, I ordered my driver to drop me off at the club and to wait for me. Upon entering the Bar, the stench of sweat mixed with alcohol was abundant, almost intoxicated. Quickly scanning my room, I spotted my friends first before spotting Alex and her friends sitting at the bar laughing at something. Satisfied that they were alone and unharmed , I trudged over to my friends are before plopping down. Flagging down a drinks girl, I ordered a Gin and Tonic.

'Everything has been going fine, the girls haven't really left the bar much, they danced for a while but we made sure no decent men hit anywhere near them and I think they are now drowning their sorrows in alcohol,' Devon grinned at me. 'Never thought I'd see the day when Alexander was Jealous! I need to go thank the wonderful women for ruining your perfect facade.'

Before I could stop him, he had already got up and was heading straight for the girls. Cursing him inside my head, me and Albert followed closely by.

'You have such shitty luck Louise! We were meant to be man hunting yet all the men here either look like toads or little boys!' I heard one of the girls say as we got within hearing range.

'Well i am thoroughly offended! If you wanted a real man all you had to do was look for me, I can guarantee that there's no one more manly,' Albert laughed as he swung his arms over both Louise and her friends shoulder. Startled, they both looked at him before Louise shrunk away from his touch, clearly uncomfortable. A sudden burst of happiness started with in me before I reached them. Without even thinking, I wrapped my arms around her waist and pulled her away from Devon who merely smirked at me.

'Alex!' She said startled at being randomly grabbed bed realising it was just me and relaxing once more, 'what are you doing here?'

'I needed a good drink after the shambles that was today,' I said with a scowl before ordering another drink. 'These are my two friends Albert and Devon. Just ignore Devon, he can be an annoying little runt sometimes.'

She nodded her head before introducing her two friends to us. I suddenly felt her grow stiff in my arms, confused I looked down at her only to see her look utterly mortified. It didn't take me long to realise that she was in my arms and rather comfortably so in front of her friends. Feeling slightly ashamed at my lack of self control around her, I quickly removed my arm from her waist before attempting to start a conversation with Bailey.

'So how's your night been so far girls?' I asked awkwardly. I never had problems talking to women but for some reason today I had travelled back to my adolescent years.

'It's going great thanks. We were showing her New York's best bits,' she said with a grin before giving Louise a wink. 'We we're trying to tell her Americans men trump British but clearly she doesn't need convincing.'
I let out a laugh before stopping abruptly as I was both stomped on and punched by Louise.
Sending me a death glare she huffed.

'I stand by British men being better than Americans. Just thing of the sexy accent in bed,' she said before smiling wickedly, 'Don't tell me that wouldn't turn you on in 0.5 seconds!'

The girls laughed out loud together as my face darkened and my friends gloated at my displeasure. I could only hope she was trying to throw them off as well as get back me. I convinced myself that was the reason as I ordered a third drink.  The boys seemed to integrate well with the girls and I was left alone at the side still brooding about earlier.
Feeling a tap on my shoulders, I turned to find Louise looking awkward.

'Do you want to dance?' She asked awkwardly. Briefly Confused by her 180 turn, it took me a second to reply before I grinned and took hold of her lovely waist.

'Your friends are making you aren't they?' I asked with a grin suddenly very happy I let this night out happen because now I had 2 more people on my side and I don't have to care as much about Louise getting judged.

'Yeah, they're convinced that your into me and want me to take you for a ride, even though your my boss!' She said clearly exasperated with the situation.

'Well they're not wrong,' I grinned,' they come up with great ideas.'

•Next Update will be Sunday. I'll try and Upload every Wednesday and Sunday and if I have time I'd throw random chapters in three the week but for not the schedule will be Sundays and Wednesday, lots of love, Penelope xx•