CHAPTER 113: HIS PASSWORD

Braelyn’s POV

Lucien’s car stopped at the main entrance of the headquarters building. After whatever happened between us this morning we realised we actually have jobs although I was certain Lucien didn’t want to be near this building his every action says so

I kind of felt sorry for Volkov Apex holdings, for having someone like him as an executive. I wondered if his goal was to run the company into bankruptcy.

"You can go ahead. I will go around to pack the car." Lucien chimed, I nodded at him, about to step out of the car. His hand wrapped around my wrist and he pulled me closer

My heart leapt startled by the sudden move. Lucien’s lips pressed against my cheek with a soft peck. I immediately shot him a glare, this was the company. We couldn’t play those games here

What if someone saw us? Lucien chuckled under my glare. Honestly, it felt like I was having a legit affair.

My thoughts rolled her imaginary eyes at me. ’ You literally just gave him a blow job and he fucked you with his gun.’

Yep, this was like a crazy hot affair. My face burned with my glare sharpened. It would take a long time for me to forget what it felt like. My fold clenched at the moment just thinking about it

Lord help me..."Don’t act silly.." I hissed at him, and he smiled carelessly, flashing those perfect dimples.

"At least you didn’t say you hate it." He chimed.

"The nerves you have..." I snickered at him, stepping out of the car.

"Make sure to think of me and that gun." Lucien’s words faded as I closed the door and he drove off. The hot sun burned against my skin. It was pretty hot for an autumn morning

I made my way through the door. A wave of astonishment flickered across the main desk secretary’s eyes once she saw me walk through the door

"Good morning Mrs Volkov," she greeted.

"Morning," I replied, walking towards the elevator, not missing the look of shock and relief on the other staff member’s eyes. We exchanged pleasantries. It was as if they didn’t expect me to show up today.

I guess it was related to yesterday’s event. I got into the elevator along with other staff. They were all still talking about the bizarre event yesterday.

"I heard the manager’s wife got stuck in the elevator after the power shortage," someone whispered. There were similar stories like that. It has been over a decade since the city was plagued by sudden power issues, and it left some parts in chaos.

Last night was pretty chaotic for everyone including me. The lift doors slid open at my floor where I came across more familiar faces. From the rumours I heard Amelia’s launch was a success. I scoffed at that thought as my mind trailed to the strange incident about the photograph.

"Good morning Ma’am," my secretary immediately got on her feet the moment she saw me walk through the door.

"Good morning Juliet..."I chimed, "Bring the morning reports to my office." I instructed before closing the door behind me.

I immediately hung my coat on the brass tree. It was weirdly hot for an autumn day and I was regretting even wearing this coat. I made my way to my desk and slouched in the chair. My hands adjusted the shirt, which was a bit short. I didn’t know why I trusted Lucien with picking out an outfit for me.

I was pretty late this morning since we both forgot we had jobs, and he had to shop online for some clothes I could wear to get to work. A faint knock echoed on the door before it was pushed open. A blonde came in carrying a cup of coffee and some files. Juliet was a few years younger than me. A Fresh graduate, but that didn’t affect her productivity. She knew how to handle the door.

She gave me a soft smile which lit in her brown eyes as she dropped the fresh coffee before me. The rich aroma wafted towards my nose

"These are the reports, including the latest collaboration with the Voss group." She said, My eyes darkened. Although I was the one personally handling Amelia’s project I still had to supervise it

I grabbed my coffee mug taking a slow sip. "Anything else..." I asked. She stood for a moment as if trying to dig up something then her eyes lit.

"The Vice Chairman requested you report to his office with our monthly report, which I have already organised. It is within the stack." She said, My face softened into a smile

She was a lifesaver. "Thank you Juliet. Keep me around the clock if anything comes up." She nodded and left the office. I quickly picked out our monthly report to ensure everything was in place. Although I hated this family, I still loved my job, which was a bit twisted.

*****

A few minutes later, I found myself on the executive floor where Raphael’s office was located. I haven’t been in his office for a while

"Good morning Mrs Volkov," his secretary greeted. "Good morning.."

"Are you here to see the vice chairman?" I nodded at her, not sparing another word, and I stepped into the large office, which every inch oozed masculinity.

His office was a dark theme with the only vibrant colours being a flower vase I got for him when he started working officially at the company. I thought he had thrown that thing away but who knew he carried it to his new office

The Vice Chairman’s office was pretty cosy. Raphael wasn’t at his desk; I guess he was probably using the restroom. I walked towards his desk to drop the report, and I was about to sit down when something popped into my mind.

I anxiously glanced at the restroom door before moving around his desk. There were a couple of files, and I quickly flipped through them trying to find anything that had information about what Ronan was whispering about

The company was facing a potential crisis, and only he and his father knew. Seconds went by quickly my hands shook subtly scared he might catch me

I hoped his office didn’t have a camera because what I was doing was careless but I doubt Raphael checks them regularly

There wasn’t any suspicion. I expected this to be the case. He wouldn’t keep such information carelessly..

My eyes swept around the table and fell on his laptop which had the home screen on. He was using it not too long ago. My eyes lit up, I brushed my fingers on the warm keys and started to try his password

I knew Raphael’s old password; there was no way that jerk hadn’t changed it. I immediately typed in Amelia’s birthday

Wrong password, the red notification blinked

My eyes twitched. With a wishful thought, I tried the old password, which was our wedding anniversary. As expected it didn’t work.

I gritted my teeth. What was this man’s password?

I tried his birthday, typing fast. It also didn’t work. At this time I was frustrated. At of annoyance I tried another date although I knew this would also fail

After pressing the enter button the screen unexpectedly opened. My eyes went wide. His password was my birthday. What the fuck?

I bent over to investigate, but unfortunately, before I could even do anything. I heard a shuffling noise from behind the restroom door. He was done.

I quickly moved away from his laptop. As I tapped the power off key. Raphael stepped out and his eyes immediately fell on me. I almost died at that spot.

"What are you doing?"