Lindsay's POVMy heart skipped a beat when he said those words. I swallowed hard. There was an instant cold that surged through me and that was a result of the fear that overwhelmed me at that point. Even my heartbeat was so fast and loud that I was certain he would be able to hear it if he paid close attention.“Have you suddenly become deaf?"My shaky hands grabbed the phone from the table. I breathed so hard and fast as I held the phone. Before I could even answer it, the call ended. I heaved a sigh of relief and the tension in my chest was soothed "It has already ended” I turned the phone for Asher to see for himself, but he didn't look satisfied."Then call him back” he leaned closer. "Tell him you resign and you are leaving LA next week”My heart sank. Asher was really the devil himself. "But it's too early to do that” My voice was very distorted and I knew it would only be a matter of time before I started crying my eyes out.“I don't care about that. Call your boss and tell h

Lindsay;When I got back to my car, I broke down into tears. I couldn't bear the pain in my chest anymore. I hit my hand hard on the steering wheel in anger. I didn't care if I ruined it. I hated Asher too much and I didn't care if I got rid of his favorite car.After crying my eyes out, I started the car and drove off. I remembered I had promised Shaun I was going to show up at his house. At least something good could happen to me that day.I drove back to the house. My bad bitch era was over. I had to put on some makeup before going to Shaun's house. Tons of foundation to cover up the disaster on my face. I couldn't show up in Shaun's house like I fought in world war 3.I didn't take my dress off. The only thing I did was put makeup on. I didn't bother doing anything to my hair because it was already spruced up.After making sure I had covered all the scars on my face, I left the house. But this time I didn't take Asher's car. There was no need for that.*****I had never been nervo

Lindsay's POV I opened my mouth to speak, but no words came forth. He had already told me not to reject his gift. I couldn't even count how many times I had rejected his offers. For him to assign a bodyguard for me, that meant he suspected me or was it solely for my protection? I had to ask myself.“Shaun I don't understand" I mumbled as I turned to look at Shaun who had his intent eyes on me. it was almost as if he was watching every one of my expressions.“I need to be assured of your safety Lindsay," he said firmly and I didn't know how to oppose him. One thing was certain, I didn't need a bodyguard.“I don't need a bodyguard Shaun '' I blurted out and watched a frown appear on his face as he stared at me in confusion.“What do you mean Lindsay?"“I don't need a bodyguard" I said more loudly this time. “There's no point. I am not under any form of danger. Don't you trust me?"He stood up from where he sat and walked to where I was. I tensed up immediately because I knew if he touc

Lindsay's POV.“I'm not wearing this" I tossed the clothes Asher bought for me on the couch he was seated on. He looked up at me and then at the clothes before speaking.“What's wrong with it?" He asked and I scoffed. There was nothing particularly wrong with the clothes. They were my normal pleated skirt and loose tops, but I didn't want to wear them. I thought since Asher wanted me to make a good impression on his business partners, he was going to get me something more decent to wear.“ A pleated skirt?" I raised my voice at him. My overwhelming anger was due to what had happened the previous day. Each time I remember his body on me, it worsened the rage in me.“You wear those every day" he shrugged like he didn't care.“Well since I wear those every day and probably have hundreds of them, didn't that give you a cue to get me something nicer!"“They look nice to me"“So what, I supposed to look powerful and business-wise in fucking pleated skirts?“"I don't need you to look powerf

The business meeting went smoothly for Asher, but not for me. I wasn't angry at the fact that I wasn't going to partake in the contract signing. I was angry at how Asher's mood lit up when he realized I wasn't going to be a part of the contract anymore.During the ride home, he didn't say a word to me and I didn't also. I didn't have anything to say and even if I did, I was too angry to voice it out.“Thanks a lot" I slammed the door shut and walked back into the house. He drove off, which I was grateful for because I didn't want him anywhere near the house.It was still midday, so I had the chance to meet with Shaun after all. I had earlier texted him that I didn't think I was going to make it, but that wasn't going to work, because I needed something to lighten up my mood.I took a shower because I didn't want to meet with Shaun with Asher's cologne all over me. He was extremely touchy while we were in the meeting and I resisted the urge to shun him, but I didn't want to create more