Devilish secretary - Chapter 43

Chapter 43: Chapter 43 Jealousy Chapter 43: Chapter 43 Jealousy The next day, Lilith walked into the office.

However, it didn’t take her long to notice something was off.

The air felt heavy, and everywhere she looked, employees were gathered in small groups, whispering to each other with shocked and confused expressions.

“Did you hear?

Ana and her father were leaking company secrets to our competitors!” one woman whispered, her voice low but full of disbelief.

Another employee added, “Yeah, and Kelly…

she didn’t know everything, but she accidentally helped Ana sabotage that big client presentation.” “I can’t believe it,” someone else said, shaking their head.

“Kelly always seemed so dedicated.

I guess she got caught up in the wrong place at the wrong time.” Lilith walked past them, her heels clicking softly on the shiny office floor, her sharp ears catching bits of the conversation.

She didn’t show it on her face, but the information made her pause inside.

Leaking secrets?

Sabotage?

These weren’t small issues.

She quietly walked to her desk, her face impassive, and sat down.

As she logged into her computer, the whispers continued, faint but persistent.

She could feel a few curious gazes in her direction.

Unbothered, she focused on her tasks.

Lilith’s lips twitched faintly as she leaned back in her chair, observing the drama unfolding around her with detached interest.

So those two girls who tried to mess with the computers were finally caught.

Looks like Human Doll was thorough in dealing with them, she mused.

She noticed the door to Sebastian’s office was open.

she saw two women stepping out, their heads bowed low and shoulders tense, clearly having been scolded thoroughly.

Her gaze landed on one of them-Ana-who suddenly raised her head.

The venom in her glare was unmistakable, her eyes practically shooting daggers at Lilith.

The hatred was almost laughable.

When Lilith sat calmly at her workstation, Ana stopped beside her, unable to hold back her fury.

Gritting her teeth, she hissed, “It’s you, isn’t it?

You’re the one who exposed me!” Lilith raised an eyebrow, her expression blank but her tone cutting.

“Who are you?” Ana froze, her face morphing into a mix of shock and embarrassment.

Realization hit her hard.

Lilith was new and, in truth, had likely never even met her before.

For Ana, who had already been humiliated in the boss’s office, this was a further blow.

Feeling thoroughly uncomfortable, she muttered something under her breath and hurried away.

Lilith watched her retreating figure with a dangerous glint in her eyes.

Returning to her tasks, she worked diligently through her schedule until the intercom on her desk buzzed.

Picking it up, she was greeted by a familiar cold, emotionless voice.

“Get me coffee,” Sebastian said curtly.

Before she could even respond, the line went dead.

Lilith stared at the receiver, unimpressed.

This Human Doll really does have too many mood swings, she thought.

With a sigh, she stood up, her heels clicking against the floor as she made her way to the pantry.

Carrying the freshly made coffee, Lilith walked to the CEO’s office and knocked lightly on the door.

“May I come in, sir?” she asked politely.

“Yes,” came the cold yet authoritative reply from inside.

Pushing the door open, she walked toward his desk, her movements graceful yet unhurried.

Setting the coffee cup down in front of him, she said calmly, “Sir, your coffee.” Sebastian raised his head from the screen, his sharp dark eyes landing on her face.

For a moment, he studied her, noting the calm smile she wore.

Unlike others, she didn’t seem even slightly unnerved in his presence.

Amused, a faint smile tugged at the corner of his lips before it quickly vanished.

But Lilith, ever observant, caught the momentary curve of his lips.

And how could she not?

The fleeting smile revealed a charming dimple, one that was impossible to miss.

Sebastian noticed her gaze linger and cleared his throat, his face returning to its usual stoicism.

“Alright,” he said simply, dismissing her.

Lilith nodded without another word and turned to leave.

As she walked away, her steps steady and poised, Sebastian’s gaze involuntarily followed her retreating form.

Once the door clicked shut behind her, he leaned back in his chair, his fingers idly tapping on the desk.

His dark eyes softened for a brief moment as he stared at the door.

“What are you doing to me, Miss Lilith…” he muttered under his breath, almost as if speaking to himself.

During lunch, Lilith found herself seated with Nova and Ava at a cozy corner table in the office cafeteria.

Their lively chatter filled the space, making the meal more enjoyable.

“Lilith, did you finally break up with your so-called fiancé?” Ava asked, her voice brimming with curiosity.

Lilith nodded casually, not offering much detail.

“Great!

Great!” Ava exclaimed excitedly.

“Do you know your photo has been seen by so many netizens?

They’re saying you should debut in the entertainment industry.

Like, ‘After leaving the scum fiancé, she became a dazzling star!’ Isn’t that just amazing?” Lilith simply smiled at Ava’s enthusiasm, finding her energy amusing.

“Not good!” Nova chimed in, shaking his head.

“Lilith doesn’t even look interested when we talk about movies.

She doesn’t know the names of even the most famous ones.

So here’s a better one-‘After leaving the scum fiancé, I got a CEO!’ ” He laughed at his own joke.

“Stupid!

Lilith didn’t get any CEO,” Ava scolded, rolling her eyes at him.

“Maybe she’ll get one… Right, Lilith?” Nova teased, inching his chair closer to her as he leaned in with a playful grin.

Lilith shook her head at their wild imagination, her expression calm yet warm.

Nova’s antics made her chuckle softly.

She enjoyed their company-it was refreshing, a stark contrast to the lonely days she used to endure.

Unbeknownst to her, someone was watching from afar.

Sebastian stood at the cafeteria entrance, his sharp eyes locking onto the table where Lilith sat.

His gaze darkened as he took in the scene.

The man sitting with her-who was he?-was far too close for his liking.

Much too close.

His jaw tightened as he noticed how relaxed Lilith seemed, even laughing softly at something Nova had said.

The sight of her happy expression, paired with the casual closeness of another man, ignited a strange, unfamiliar tension in Sebastian.