After marrying my boss (Anna)
Chapter 452

Chapter 452

Having heard my words, Michael gave me a frosty stare and responded with an angry tone, “I just wantyou to get some proper rest. Anna, why must you think that everyone has an agenda? In this wholewide world, I'm the only person that won't harm you. As you are my woman, protecting you is the onlything I care about.”

Knitting my brows tightly, I didn't believe his words at all. By claiming that he would be the last person inthe world to hurt me, has he forgotten about what happened in the past? Has he forgotten how muchhe hurt me then?

Even though I was tempted to sneer at him, I wasn't in the mood to hold him accountable for the past. Ijust wanted bygones to be bygones, as bringing them up only reminded me of my sorrow.

“From my perspective, you're the one that has hurt me the most in this world. Michael, I really hate itwhen you get involved in my affairs. I have my own life and job. What gives you the right to interfere inmy work?” I retorted in anger.

Ignoring Michael, I began to put on my clothes.

Given that none of my clothes were available, I had no choice but to wear the outfit from the nightbefore.

Michael frowned at me without saying a word. Nonetheless, I could sense that he was desperatelytrying to suppress his anger. As both of our paths were not aligned, the way we thought was entirelydifferent from each other.

Once I was done changing, I turned and left without even looking back.

Back at my apartment, I got myself changed before heading to the office. When I arrived, many of thestaff looked in my direction. Perhaps, I was just being self-conscious, but I felt as if they were staring atme in a strange manner.

Just when I opened the door to my office, I saw Nicholas sitting in my chair with a gloomy expression.

Knitting my brows, I began to worry as I walked up to him.

After trying hard to maintain a calm expression, I looked into his eyes and asked, “Why are you here?”

“Isn't it obvious?” Nicholas rebutted coldly while his eyes were burning with anger.

From his reaction, I could see that he was infuriated. After all, Michael had used my phone to call himin the morning and apply for leave on my behalf. On top of that, the reason he gave simply made thingsworse. If I was in Nicholas' position, I would be equally outraged. After all, Michael and I weresupposed to be on opposing sides.Having heard my words, Michael gave me a frosty stare and responded with an angry tone, “I just wantyou to get some proper rest. Anna, why must you think that everyone has an agenda? In this wholewide world, I'm the only person that won't harm you. As you are my woman, protecting you is the onlything I care about.”

After taking a deep breath, I forced myself to get a grip on my conflicting emotions. Raising my head, Igazed into Nicholas' eyes and pondered for a while. Finally, I replied, “I know that Michael called you inthe morning and why you're angry. However, it isn't what you think. Michael and I are not—”

“Did you sleep with each other last night?” Nicholas interrupted before I could finish.

With his sharpened gaze, he sounded as if he was interrogating me.

Frowning slightly, I didn't like the tone he was talking to me with. Nevertheless, I hung my head to admitmy mistake. Furthermore, I maintained my silence, for I did sleep with Michael the night before.Consequently, it was something that I couldn't deny.

When I didn't reply, a smirk descended on Nicholas' face as he looked at me in disappointment. “By notsaying anything, you are implicitly admitting that you did sleep with him last night.”

I didn't like Nicholas' tone because it made me feel uncomfortable.

“Nicholas, the matter just isn't what it appears to be. I admit that I did spend the night with him.However, it was because I had too much to drink. I know what you're worried about. Therefore, I camehere to specifically tell you that your concerns are unfounded. No matter what goes on betweenMichael and me, my objective remains unchanged,” I explained earnestly while locking gazes with him.

I was serious in what I said, for that was truly what I felt deep down. Although I still had feelings forMichael, I was still clearly focused on my goal and wouldn't let my emotions cloud my judgment.

Nonetheless, Nicholas was so consumed by anger that whatever I said made no difference. In fact, Icould see the rage in his eyes burn with increasing intensity.

“How do you expect me to believe you now? Before we came back to this country, you told me that youno longer had any feelings for Michael. But in less than one month, so much happened between thetwo of you. By saying all this now, how am I going to convince myself to trust you still? Anna, have you

forgotten what I have done for you during the past year? Also, have the promises you made before ourreturn slipped your mind?”

Getting to his feet, Nicholas walked up to me. As he stared into my eyes in silence, I could feel thetension in the atmosphere increase.

When I saw the look in his eyes, I began to feel guilty even though I had kept to my end of the deal.

Other than sleeping with each other, Michael and I didn't do anything else. Moreover, I didn't betrayNicholas or the company at all.

“I didn't forget them at all. In fact, I remember everything that I promised you. I know that it's hard foryou to accept the fact that I slept with Michael. But other than that, nothing else happened.Furthermore, I would definitely not do anything that hurts the company's interest.”

The way he was reacting caused me to grow increasingly anxious. I wanted to clear the air, but themore I explained, the worse it became.

“Anna, how do you expect me to trust you now? The call in the morning had clearly demonstrated thefact. Prior to this, you have also admitted to me that you had not forgotten him. Now that both of youhave slept with each other, I suppose you must have had a change of heart, isn't it?”

Nicholas stared at me with his brows furrowed intensely. On top of that, his tone was filled withdisappointment.

“No, my feelings have not changed at all. If that were true, do you think that I would still be trying mybest to steal his clients? No matter what happens between us, I would never do anything that is against

the company's interest. I too have principles to maintain and thresholds that I don't cross.”

Although I dreaded how he was casting his suspicion upon me, I understood why he felt that way. Afterall, Michael and I used to be lovers.

In spite of that, I was someone with strong principles. When it came to work, I would always think onbehalf of the company and never let my personal affairs interfere with it.

“Forget it. I feel there's no point in us arguing over this matter. However, if you really want to prove thatyou no longer have anything to do with him, there should not be a repeat of what happened last night.

“For both work and personal reasons, I hope that you will draw the line between you and him. After all,you know how I feel about you. Do you know how it felt when I received his call in the morning?”