Episode 8

"Don't you use that tone with me, Valentina!" exclaimed Alexander, pointing at her.

"If you don't like it, then stop insisting, because the only thing that matters now is my word."

Valentina continued climbing the stairs, disregarding Alexander, but upon reaching her room she locked herself in, and collapsed exhausted on the bed. Finally, she could let out the breath she’d been holding in. Though she wished to stay strong, her situation with Alexander was becoming increasingly difficult.

Her only appointment was with a psychologist, because the resentment harbored in her heart was driving her to a point where she wanted to completely obliterate Alexander, as vulnerable as her poor heart had become over time in their marriage.

Alexander Williams grew even more infuriated, determined to make Valentina pay for how she treated him.

Upon arriving at the company, his mood was foul, his arrogance made evident by the scowl on his face.

"Good morning, Mr. Williams."

"To my office—Now!" he barked, sending shivers down the spine of the startled woman.

Though she was a beautiful 27-year-old, she didn't see her boss with desiring eyes, as she was married and completely faithful.

In the office, Alexander allowed her to enter first and followed, slamming the door behind him. Kelly grew anxious and began to breathe rapidly.

"Have I done something wrong, sir?" she stuttered.

"Are you really asking that? You know perfectly well that I was with Lore in my office and you allowed Valentina to come in!"

"I..."

"Silence! Don't let it happen again, or there will be severe consequences, Kelly."

"I'm sorry, Mr. Williams, but if you weren't a womanizer, this wouldn't have happened."

"Did I ask for your damn opinion?" Alexander was furious as if possessed by a thousand demons.

Kelly lowered her gaze, knowing how insufferable her boss could be when angered. Yet, she took some solace in having spoken the truth to his face.

"Excuse me, Mr. Williams, do you need anything else?"

"Leave! Go do your work instead of gossiping." Alexander reprimanded her. She turned and mentally cursed him, heading for the door which abruptly swung open.

"Alexander!" Lore stormed in fiercely.

"Lore, I told you I would see you today!"

"I don't care, I can't wait, we have an unresolved conversation and your useless secretary, leave and do not interrupt," Lore commanded arrogantly, and Kelly, though angered, held back her fury, not wishing to lose her job—after all, the pay was good.

Once alone with Alexander, Lore threw herself into his arms.

"My love, I feel you don't want to divorce that fat woman."

Alexander exhaled; he thought she was going to create a scene.

"It's not that, Lore."

"Why didn't you want to make love last night? You were so strange, you're normally very active, honey."

"Work stress..."

"You know you can tell me anything, my love."

"Lore," Alexander pushed her away and looked into her eyes, "I know you dream of a perfect wedding, but be patient. Valentina is... giving me a hard time."

"She's trying to manipulate you with the company!"

"That's why... It's just three more months to endure, and then I'll divorce her. During this time, you won't be able to come to the construction company."

"What!?" Lore felt her blood boil and wrenched herself from Alexander's grip. "You're the boss! She can't do that!"

"She can... She has as many rights as I do, believe me, Lore, it's better this way, to not stir up more trouble."

"But honey, you need to put her in her place, be the man you are, and if need be, hit her."

"Never! I would never raise my hand to a woman. What are you thinking?" Alexander raised an eyebrow.

"Okay... It wasn't a good idea," Lore moved closer and wrapped her arms around his neck. "I'm sorry, I'm just so angry, my love. I love you so much. Do you love me?"

"Don't ask something you know the answer to, Lore, please, it's best if you leave. I'll come to your place tonight, and that's when I'll screw you properly."

"Do you promise?" Lore made a pout.

"Yes, dear..."

Lore began kissing him with sensuality, always passionate when it comes to kissing, being a woman who believes in always being sexy to attract a man.

The door opened, and Valentina came in, having just left her appointment with the psychologist; it was very short because she didn’t want to start her workday today, but thought it was now or never. It pained her, her soul splitting even more when she saw Alexander passionately kissing Lore.

"Good morning!" Valentina greeted with a malicious smile.

Alexander stopped kissing Lore to look at Valentina, who was now wearing a different outfit; a tight-fitting red dress that emphasized her ample chest with its daring neckline.

With fury, Lore scrutinized Valentina.

"Please tell your lover to leave my company—at once!" Valentina commanded, feeling Alexander's intense glare.

Kelly re-entered the office, concerned, as she had been at the print area, and upon returning, her colleague from the commercial sector informed her that Mrs. Williams had just entered the office.

"I apologize, Mr. Williams, I wasn't at my desk," she hurried to say.

"But what a pleasant surprise," Lore mocked Valentina.

"Are you talking to me?" Valentina asked, looking over her shoulder, "Oh right, I don't speak to whores."

"How dare you!" Lore snarled, turning to Alexander for defense.

"Alexander!" Valentina said assertively.

"Take it easy, my love, let's not create chaos. I'll leave now, and I'll see you tonight, honey," Lore attempted to kiss Alexander on the lips, but he turned his face, and she landed on his cheek instead, infuriating her, but she wasn't foolhardy; she thought herself clever.

"See you later," he whispered, and she gave him a hypocritical smile.

Lore eyed Valentina before rolling her eyes as she passed by, flipping her hair, trying to make Valentina think she was the superior woman.

"This is the last time that woman is here, and it's the final warning, Williams," Valentina declared.

"You don't give orders!" Alexander bellowed, exhausted from Valentina's defiance, then fixing his piercing blue gaze on Kelly, who swallowed hard—"You're fired!" he commanded arrogantly.

"But sir, I did nothing wrong," the woman's eyes welled up with tears.

"Go! Fired!" Alexander reiterated.

"She isn't going anywhere; she’ll stay with this company," Valentina intervened.

"It's none of your business Valentina!" Alexander scowled.

"YES, IT IS, it's my decision because I’d like to remind you that I also have a say in this construction company. Kelly is not to blame for your damned immaturity and lust, because I know you're firing her because she didn't stop me from entering. But let me inform you that I come and go as I please and don't look at me like that, I'm not afraid of you. Kelly stays, period," Valentina challenged him.

Alexander tensed his jaw then took firm steps towards Valentina—"You’re not afraid of me?" he asked, face to face, "Kelly, leave. I need to speak with my dear wife alone."

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