“By the way, are you sure you’re not coming to tomorrow’s company listing ceremony?”
In the beginning, to let Ember believe every achievement was earned by her own hands, I had planned to stay away once the company passed the IPO review.
But now, everything had changed.
“I’ll be there tomorrow. I’ll officially reclaim control of the company. Also, there’s something I need you to handle first thing in the morning.”
My subordinate replied almost instantly. “That’s great! I’ve been hoping you’d return to lead us again!”
As soon as I ended the chat, the door flew open.
Ember charged in, her face twisted with rage.
“Killian, what is wrong with you today? I already told you I was just helping Mateo get established. I don’t understand why you’re making such a scene over a mere intern!”
“I’m furious about what happened. You owe me a proper apology!”
She marched up to me, glaring down as if I were beneath her.
I didn’t even bother to lift my eyes.
“Move. I’m going to sleep. I have more important things tomorrow.”
Ember let out a cold laugh and yanked the blanket off me.
“I have something important tomorrow, too, you know? I’m about to be promoted to Vice President. The distance between us is only going to grow wider.”
“If you don’t apologize to me today, don’t blame me for being rude.”
She still thought she was getting promoted?
I laughed.
I sat up and fixed a cold stare on her.
“Ember, I’ll say this only once: if you betray me, you lose everything.”
Facing my unprecedented cold gaze, Ember actually stepped back.
But the next second, she sneered. “Killian, who do you think you are? You’re just jealous over what happened today, aren’t you?”
“You’re jealous of an intern. This is your limit in life. You’re not even worthy of me anymore.”
“But since Mateo pleaded for you, I’ll be generous. The company is going public tomorrow, the general manager will be there, and plenty of executives from other firms will attend. You’ll come with me.”
“At least you know a little about web programming. Once I’m promoted, I’ll ask around and see if anyone wants to hire you. That’s better than you sitting at home useless every day.”
By rights, I should have refused.
But since I was going to be there anyway, I agreed to go with Ember.
Seeing me comply, she assumed I had calmed down like always and smiled. She even handed me a watch, her tone softening noticeably.
In the past, she would always offer a sweet treat after a fight. That was her way. But this was the first time she had ever given me a gift.
“Killian, I bought this watch, especially for you. Don’t get jealous over anything anymore. It affects my work.”
Even though I was already utterly disappointed in her, I didn’t want any more conflict, so I accepted it casually.
That night, when Ember reached for my waist, I turned away and rejected her touch.
The next morning, I woke to the sound of her voice in the bathroom.
“Good boy, Mateo. Don’t worry, I didn’t let him touch me last night.”
“Just like you expected, the moment I mentioned introducing him to a job, he agreed right away. He has nothing better to do all day, so he acts out just to get my attention. Once I bring him to the venue, I’ll have someone humiliate him in public for you.”
“The VP position comes with a lot of power. I’ll gradually get you promoted and raise your salary, paving the way for your bright future.”
“By the way, did you take those pairs of black stockings from my office? Make sure no one sees them.”
“That’s good. I’m hanging up now. I just settled him down last night, so don’t let him overhear. Be patient. I’ll be with you every day soon.”
After hanging up and stepping out, she was startled to see I was already awake.
