Episode 8

Dereck's dark eyes stared intently at the red-haired woman before him. He couldn't be mistaken... It was her... his wife...

She soon realizes something is wrong with the CEO, but hiding her perception, she addresses him again.

"" Mr. Norton? once again Evelyn calls him gently.

Dereck blinks rapidly, snapping out of his thoughts, and for the first time in his life, he didn't know how to behave in front of someone. He found himself at that moment totally unnerved to see his wife right there, in front of him. Had Evelyn discovered his identity? And was she there to confront him? Dereck started to sweat coldly thinking about it.

"" What are you doing here? He stammered, asking the question. Dereck thought Evelyn had discovered his identity.

"" Mr. Norton, I'm here for the secretary position.

Evelyn gently replies, looking at him with a discreet smile.

"" Ah! So you're the candidate? He feels relieved in a way, but the coincidence was too big. Dereck needed to talk to Evelyn further to find out if the beautiful redhead really wasn't there with other intentions.

"" Sit down! His husky, sensual voice echoed through the office.

"" What's your full name? He asks directly.

"" Evelyn Aguiar! she replies quickly.

"" What is your marital status? Dereck promptly faced her. He was a cunning man, he knew how to corner liars, he wanted to know how she was reacting to the marriage.

Evelyn swallows hard, thinking quickly about what to answer.

"" Single, Mr. Norton. She didn't want to say she was married. She herself didn't accept that title.

Soon Dereck is quite intrigued. Why did Evelyn lie about her marital status?

"" Miss Aguiar, I need a competent and courageous secretary, do you fit those requirements?

"" Mr. Norton, if I told you yes, you certainly wouldn't choose me just because of my answer, even because, let's say, if I wasn't competent and courageous, but even so, due to the job vacancy, I ended up lying and saying yes... I think it is necessary to demonstrate competence and courage by working, because words alone do not demonstrate that.

Dereck is totally surprised by the answer. Evelyn really was a different woman.

He is very impressed with her ability. Evelyn's resume was very good.

"" So you want the job to demonstrate service?

"" Yes sir."Evelyn replied, feeling a little uncomfortable seeing those dark eyes staring at her."

Unconsciously, Dereck's gaze fixed on Evelyn's eyes in a different way. Somehow, the woman in front of him had caught his attention.

"" All right, Miss Aguiar. The job is yours! Go to HR to start work immediately.

"" Now? Evelyn widens her eyes in surprise and a transparent smile on her lips.

"" Of course. Don't you want to show service? Well then, here's your chance. Dereck says without emotion.

"" Thank you Mr. Norton.

Evelyn, moved by enthusiasm, gets up from her chair and quickly takes Dereck's hands, thanking him.

She left the office leaving Dereck ecstatic.

He was an arrogant man, he didn't accept anyone holding his hands, but suddenly, this barrier that he himself created, was broken down in a few seconds by the one he least expected.

Dereck had a big trauma. As a child, his grandfather Luiz Sulivan used to call him "pig" because he was chubby.

And whenever Dereck went with his mother to have lunch at Luiz's house, his grandfather demanded that Dereck take a shower and wash his hands well. He constantly washed his hands because of the harsh words of his grandfather, which severely traumatized him in his childhood, and even after he became an adult, this trauma still bothered him.

After resolving everything in HR, Evelyn was taken to what would be her office.

When she entered that small office, her eyes welled up and she was very happy. Finally, she would be back to work.

She sits down at her chair and opens the computer, organizing Dereck's entire schedule, which was a mess.

As her eyes scanned the computer screen, a pair of brown eyes watched her from afar.

Dereck's office was directly in front of Evelyn's.

He watched her silently through the glass windows of both offices.

Although Dereck always kept his window blinds closed, that particular morning they were open.

He tried to work, but his eyes betrayed him.

He was very surprised that someone had touched his hands and he had no reaction.

In other cases, when someone involuntarily touched Dereck's hands, he would be so disturbed that he would spend over an hour showering and washing his hands.

In his mind, he thought he was dirty.

Although he had already seen a psychologist and was even taking medication, the trauma still persisted in such a way that he would not greet anyone.

It was a problem that affected his work, as Dereck was always meeting new people.

And he always wore black gloves causing discomfort around him.

Evelyn leaves the office towards his.

Dereck quickly turns his attention back to the computer.

She knocks once and Dereck immediately orders her to enter.

"" Mr. Norton, I noticed in his schedule that you have a trip to New York on Friday, where you will have a very important meeting with the CEO of the Lotus company that supplies some items for the manufacture of perfumes for the Norton group... Tomorrow is already Thursday, can I confirm the trip?

Evelyn watched him as she spoke about work.

"" Yes, of course. Including Miss Aguiar, you will have to come with me. I think HR should have informed you that on some trips, my secretary will have to accompany me.

"" Yes sir. I know everything... So I will book two tickets to New York on Friday... Anything else you would like to add? Evelyn asks.

"" Not at the moment.

"" Ok, sir. She leaves, closing the door and making Dereck loosen his tie.

"" What is happening to me? He himself realizes that something is wrong with him.

At that moment, Adriano knocks on the door.

"" Come in! Dereck says stiffly.

"" Good morning, Mr. Norton. Is that young lady who left here the new secretary? She's very beautiful.

Dereck quickly stares at him deeply.

"" Don't you recognize her? Dereck asks, looking out the window at Evelyn.

"" No sir. What's her name?

Adriano was interested in the beautiful redhead.

"" Evelyn Aguiar! Dereck says stiffly.

"" Evelyn Aguiar? It seems like I've heard that name somewhere before... Adriano scratches his chin trying to remember Evelyn.

"" She's very beautiful! I hope she's single.

He says pausing, looking at her through his boss's office window.

"" She is my wife! Now stop complimenting her and get back to work.

Adriano feels a lump form in his throat when Dereck says that Evelyn is his wife.

He quickly remembered the redhead.

"" I'm sorry, Mr. Norton. I had no idea she was your wife.

He says, hurrying out.

Two days go by and they travel to New York on business.

Upon arriving, they go to their respective rooms next to each other.

"" I can't believe it! I'm close to my sister... I miss her so much. That madman who married me forced me to distance myself from my sister... But one day I will have my revenge. One day I'll find out who my husband is...

Evelyn takes a bath. They arrived in the late afternoon, and that night they would have a business dinner at the luxurious "Palace Hotel".

She was promptly resting, when she hears someone knocking on the bedroom door.

When she opened it, she saw Dereck standing in front of her in casual clothes that made him even more charming. His beautiful black eyes stared at her deeply, only then did he ask: - Miss Aguiar, do you have a suitable dress for dinner at eight? Dereck asks, looking at his watch.

"" I have a dress, Mr. Norton. I think it will be fine to wear.

Evelyn replied, feeling a little embarrassed to remember that the dresses she brought were not suitable to be worn at such a fine dinner in front of billionaires.

Dereck looked at her once more, and then waved his hand down the hall.

The next moment, some women entered Evelyn's room.

"" Get dressed well, Miss Aguiar. I can't be embarrassed.

He says coldly and soon leaves, leaving Evelyn upset.

He had hired a team to get Evelyn ready.

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