Chapter 144: The local gang leader
Megan’s frown deepened. She instantly recalled Lorie’s warning about Anne cozying up to Augustine. Suspicion immediately sparked in her chest.
Augustine fought the urge to leap from his chair and gather Anne into his arms, to declare his love for her in front of Megan and wipe away every trace of doubt. But he restrained himself, reminding himself of the promise he made to Anne.
He kept his expression cool and professional as he picked up the documents she had placed on his desk. After a quick glance, he set them down with a composed nod.
"So, you are the new secretary," he drawled. "I hope you won’t disappoint me like the previous one did."
Anne gave him a bright, confident smile. "I’ll make sure you have no complaints, sir."
Augustine leaned back in his chair, regarding her with a look that was just a little too intense for a simple boss. As he watched her standing there so assured and radiant, flashes of their private moments together flickered through his mind. The urge to tease her grew too strong to resist.
"Really?" A teasing note curled in his voice. "You sound awfully sure of yourself."
Anne caught the playful glint in his eye and smirked. "I know my work. You won’t be disappointed."
Augustine’s gaze lingered on her, the corner of his lips twitching as if he was barely holding back a smile. He couldn’t remember the last time anyone had made him feel this amused—and this alive—just by standing in front of him.