Chapter 4 Why Did You Sneak Away That Night?

• "It's not that!" Freya quickly shook her head and explained, "It's because of some personal issues."
• Zoe remembered the instructions she received and responded sternly, "But you've already signed a probationary contract. Only the company can terminate your employment; you can't just resign on a whim. Otherwise, you'll have to pay a three-month penalty fee."
• "What?" Freya was shocked. She had never heard of such a contract before.
• She thought resigning only required advance notice.
• Zoe couldn't help but sneer when she noticed Freya's astonishment.
• "Our company is a huge company. After the Jackman Group acquired us, our status became even more exceptional. Every position here is crucial. You can't just come and go as you please!
• "Then ... " Freya gritted her teeth and asked, "What if I'm dismissed due to my incompetence? Would I still be required to pay the penalty?"
• Zoe frowned and answered, "No, in that case, you wouldn't."
• Nodding, Freya left. Just as she was settling into her desk, someone asked her to deliver coffee to the CEO's office.
• Freya wanted to refuse, but the secretariat was in disarray due to the new CEO's arrival, so she held back her objection.
• Would she lose her job if something went wrong while delivering the coffee?
• With that thought, she energetically went to the pantry and hastily made a cup of coffee. Then, she took it to the CEO's office.
• Seated on the sofa, the tall, imposing man was flipping through documents. Unlike his previous laziness or sharpness, Henry now seemed more serious and focused.
• His brows were slightly furrowed. His authoritative aura was palpable, exuding a sense of natural dominance.
• Freya had entered confidently but now felt timid.
• The closer she got to the coffee table, the more nervous she became.
• It wasn't just guilt, but also the intimidating presence of the man before her.
• "Mr. ... Mr. Jackman, your coffee ... "
• She stammered just as she was about to place the coffee on the table. It was unclear whether she did it intentionally; Freya's hand shook, and she spilled the coffee all over Henry's lap.
• "Hiss—" Henry quickly reacted and attempted to dodge it, but most of the liquid still ended up on his legs.
• "I'm so sorry." Freya hurriedly grabbed the tissues from the coffee table and attempted to wipe the liquid off his pants.
• As soon as she lowered her head, her heart pounded with both nervousness and anticipation. She silently prayed and begged him to dismiss her quickly.
• Before Freya's hand could even touch his pants, Henry grabbed her wrist, and in a swift motion, she found herself spun around and seated on his lap.
• Freya was startled and tried to get up. Henry already had his deep, sharp gaze fixed on her. His voice was low and teasing, "Did you do it on purpose? Hmm?"
• His warm breath tickled her ear, causing Freya's entire body to tense up. She felt a sudden rush of heat and stammered, "N-No, I didn't ... "
• At that moment, Leo walked in. He accidentally caught sight of his aloof boss holding a girl in an intimate position.
• He was momentarily stunned but quickly composed himself, respectfully saying, "Boss, here are the financial reports from the past five years, and also ... "
• "Get out," Henry coldly ordered.
• "I'll leave right away." Freya hurriedly tried to get up, but found herself tightly held by Henry's arm. She couldn't break free, no matter how hard she struggled.
• Interrupted in his report, Leo placed the financial documents on the table and quietly exited the office, closing the door behind him.
• The room fell into silence.
• Freya wanted to cry. Even if he figured out she did it on purpose, he didn't need to punish her like this!
• Whether it was the forced encounter four years ago or the current intimate physical contact, she genuinely didn't want any further entanglement with this man.
• Especially since she had witnessed firsthand how ruthless he could be.
• Lost in her thoughts, she suddenly heard Henry chuckle beside her ear. His voice was filled with a teasing tone as he asked, "Are you eager to escape from me?"
• "What?" Freya was baffled. Her wrist was bruised under his grip, she didn't dare look up.
• She stammered, "I ... I didn't ... I had no idea that I would land a job here. I have joined the company first; you show up later. People have to keep their word."
• "Keep their word, huh?"
• Henry's eyes narrowed as he tightened his grip. He pulled her delicate body against his chest. His towering presence was intimidating. Freya was overwhelmed with fear and turned her head away. She heard his deep, magnetic voice in her ear.
• "Four years ago, why did you sneak away while I was asleep?
• "Were you afraid I wouldn't take responsibility? That I wouldn't keep my word? Or ... was it that you didn't want to take responsibility?"
• The overpowering scent of his cologne filled her nose, making Freya both flustered and anxious. Not knowing which question to answer, she blurted out what was truly on her mind.
• "I ... I didn't expect you to take responsibility. I never agreed to your request, so how could I keep my word? If you have any issues with me, you can fire me right now!"
• The room fell into a tense silence.
• Henry's ears seemed to redden slightly before he quickly let go of her hand. His cold voice carried a hint of frustration as he roared, "Get out!"
• Freya felt a wave of relief. She quickly stood up and rushed out without a backward glance.
• Watching her flee as if from a plague, Henry's expression darkened. In a fit of rage, he swept the items off his desk, scattering them across the floor.
• He then pressed the intercom and commanded in an icy voice, "Move your ass over here!"
• After Leo received the call, he shivered but obediently made his way to the CEO's office.
• As Leo entered the room, a heavy ashtray flew towards his head with a violent force.
• He froze, unsure of whether to dodge. He instinctively chose to dodge, and the ashtray shattered into pieces with a loud crash.
• It was clear that Henry was truly furious.
• Leo regretted dodging the ashtray; he knew he shouldn't have moved.
• But it was too late for regrets.
• Henry glared at him with icy eyes and a cold smile on his face. He chided, "You have a lot of nerve! Placing someone like that near me? It seems you have outgrown me!"
• "I ... " Leo's forehead was covered in sweat. He had taken the initiative to bring Freya in, but wasn't that what Henry wanted? After their last encounter, didn't he seem quite satisfied?
• How had things changed so drastically in just a few minutes?