A Secretive Deal with My Billionaire Boss novel Chapter 28

Chapter 28

Madison

I blinked hard, rubbing my eyes. This couldn’t be real. Maybe the champagne had gone to my head? But no – there she was, perfect teeth flashing as she tossed her hair over one shoulder.

Abigail Whitmore.

My stomach dropped. The bathroom mirror’s confidence boost evaporated as I watched her lean toward Alexander, her

designer dress probably worth three months of my salary. Her laugh carried across the restaurant, making my skin crawl.

What a joke. Here I was, getting all hot and bothered by his touches under the table, believing his whispered dessert promises at his place. And now Abigail sat there, commanding his attention like she owned him.

Alexander had a short history with her last year after meeting her in a pub through mutual friends.

I remembered that night at the pub last year. She’d practically draped herself over him at the bar, her fingers tracing patterns on his sleeve as if marking her territory. They’d left together so quickly like they couldn’t wait another minute. My cheeks burned at the

memory.

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Why had he bothered with this whole “celebration” charade? The champagne, the upscale restaurant, his hand creeping up my thigh was it all just foreplay before his real entertainment showed up? I touched my neck where his lips had brushed earlier, feeling foolish.

Just an arrangement,” I muttered, watching Abigail’s perfectly manicured hand rest on the table as she leaned forward, giving Alexander an unobstructed view down her dress. “That

all this is.”

He was Alexander Knight, after all

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a successful businean and notorious playboy. What made me think I was special?

Sure, he’d help with my mother’s medical bills, but that was just another business transaction to him. Another notch in his designer belt.

Their conversation drifted over something about a party. My earlier warmth from his touches faded, replaced by an icy clarity. The champagne bubbles that made me feel light and giddy now made my stomach turn.

I stood frozen, watching Abigail laugh at something he said, her hand inching closer to his on the table. My mind recalled his words from earlier: “To new arrangements.” Maybe I wasn’t the only arrangement he had going.

I took a deep breath and walked back to the table, trying to keep my composure. The closer I got, the more their conversation

became clear.

“So you’ll be there?” Abigail purred. “It won’t be the same without you.”

Alexander’s eyes found mine as I approached the table. He patted the seat next to him. “Ms. Harper, come join us.”

I slid into the seat, hyper–aware of how his thigh pressed against mine.

Abigail’s perfect smile faltered for a split second before recovering. “Oh, Ms. Harper. I didn’t realize you were here.” Her eyes swept over my outfit with barely concealed disdain. “Working late again?”

In her eyes, I was just Alexander’s PA, nothing more. Her rudeness was nothing new to me; it was almost a given whenever

she was around.

“Actually.” I started, but Alexander cut in.

“We’re having dinner together.” His voice carried that authoritative tone that made my insides flutter.

“How nice.” Abigail’s perfectly shaped eyebrows arched. “It’s sweet of Alexander to treat his assistant to dinner.” She waved her hand dismissively “Though I’m sure you have plenty of work to catch up on.”

Alexander’s laugh held an edge. “Madison’s far more than just an assistant, Abigail. She’s essential to everything I do.”

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Chapter 28

“Really?” Abigail’s tone dripped with skepticism. She leaned forward, giving Alexander another view of her cleavage. “I mean, answering phones and fetching coffee is important.”

The way he emphasized ‘deeply‘ made my cheeks burn. I took a sip of water to hide my reaction.

“So,” Abigail said, returning her full attention to Alexander. “About that party…”

pretend relationship for a

Abigail’s laugh pierced my thoughts, bringing me back to the present. She was stunning, with her perfect hair and flawless makeup. Her dress looked like it cost more than my entire

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