Ex-Husband Got Crazy When I Disappear

Chapter 13 Joannas words made it plain as day she was on the fast track to becoming a Parker .

Richards eyes flickered , and he looked at me with a hint of pity .

He likely felt bad for me it wasnt a great look for a legitimate wife to be challenged by a mistress like this .

didnt sting anymore .

If I still harbored feelings for Hayden , Joannas words would have hit me hard .

But Id already moved on , so they di I smiled at Joanna and said , Really ! But why wont Hayden divorce me then ? How does he plan on keeping his promise to you ? Joannas face clouded over , and she went quiet , I turned away , done with the conversation , and got down to business with Richard .

Wheres my desk ? What are my main responsibilities ? If I was going to be here , I might as well do my job well Richard blinked in surprise for a moment before snapping into action and guiding me to a desk .

Your spot is right here .

Your main job is to manage Mr.

Parkers schedule and handle his needs .

frowned .

It seemed he just wanted me to serve him .

Was Hayden trying to act like a king ? After spending the morning getting the hang of things , I noticed Joanna had vanished .

I couldnt help but wonder if she had gone to complain to Hayden .

Just then , my phone vibrated .

I glanced down to see a bunch of links from Lucy , They were all about the latest buzz [ Parker Groups CEO Returns Home , Wife Joins Him ] , [ Mr.

Parkers New Flame vs.

Old Flame : Who Will Win ] and Yvonne Jacksons Hidden Talents : A New Song Takes the City by Storm ] What on earth was happening ? I wondered and felt a chill run down my spine Lucy quickly sent another message Youve become famous ! How does it feel on your first day at work ? ] [ Pretty good .

] I replied slowly , taking a moment to tell her that I was now working with my love rival .

I wasnt surprised when Lucy flooded my phone with shocked emojis [ Has Hayden lost his mind ? Did he really make you two work together ? One of you is going to get totally consumed , isnt it ?! I sighed lightly .

[ Who do you think will end up being consumed ? ] [ Uh , its probably you .

Lucy replied after a brief pause .

I pinched the bridge of my nose , feeling it was definitely a possibility : After all , Joanna was the apple of Haydens eye now , and being in the middle of that was no walk in the park .

As I tried to think of a way to break the tension , the phone in the office rang .

Since I was alone in the secretarys office , I had to answer on speaker .

Richard , bring in the proposal for Horitan International .

Haydens icy voice came through the line .

Hes not here , I replied coolly .

There was a pause on the other end before he continued .

You bring it in , 1- Before I could 1 protest , Hayden the jerk had already hung up .

Though I was fuming , I had no choice but to find the proposal and bring it to him .

I had something to discuss with him anyway .

I tapped on the CEOs office door and , from afar , spotted Hayden hunched over his desk , sifting through a stack of papers .

Sunlight poured in through the window , bathing him in a golden halo .

For a fleeting moment he almost looked like an angel I couldnt help bat be swept back to our school days .

We attended the same school , but he was two grades ahead During breaks , Id often find my way to his classroom just to catch a glimpse of him .

I remember watching him from the doorway , sitting by the window in a crisp white shirt , looking fresh and radiant the very picture of my dream guy I had spent ten years of my youth hanging onto moments like that But now , even though he was still here , my feelings had changed completely .

The heart that once admired him so passionately was now battered and bruised , 1/2 el D Dreame Read Romance Stories Installed Chapter 13 What are you staring at ? A cold voice snapped me back to reality .

I looked up to find Haydens gaze fixed on me .

Back in the day , when Id call him from the classroom door , hed always look at me like this , with a clear sense of impatience .

My heart tightened , and I instinctively wanted to pull away .

I lowered my gaze and walked over to set the documents on his desk .

Why did you pur Joanna and me together ? I asked She wants to be a secretary , Hayden replied curtly .

Isnt it just to humiliate me ? I scoffed .

Why dont you just divorce me ? Once Im out of the way , you can be with her openly .

Why keep me here, forcing me to watch your liule romance ? I really couldnt fathom why hed make such an arrangement .

Anyway , Id never been good at reading his heart .

Hayden suddenly stopped flipping through the papers , his handsome face darkening .

If it werent for Grandpas wishes , do you think Id bring you to the company ! Dont think Im clueless about what youre up to .

I laughed out of anger .

What scheme could I possibly have ? Im practically handing her my husband ? Besides , even if I wanted to make a move , would Hayden even give me the chance ! I stared at the face I used to dream about , feeling my heart grow coll .

After a long pause , Hayden finally said , Joanna isnt what you think .

She just wants a nts a job I fraze in place , speechless .

Did he see Joanna as pure and perfect while painting me as the villain ? Right on cue , Joannas voice cut through the air from the doorway Mr.

Parker , she began , but when she caught sight of me , she faltered I wasnt in the mood to chat with Hayden anymore , nor did I want to hang around watching their lovey dovey conversation .

I turned and left , but even as I walked away , I could still catch Joannas gentle voice asking , Did I upset Yvonne ? Haydens cold reply followed , Just ignore her .

I swallowed the bitterness rising in my throat , managed a cold smirk , and walked Back in the secretarys office , I saw Richard sitting awkwardly to the side .

He must have known what had happened earlier and had intentionally stepped away for a bit .

Catching sight of me , he flashed a guilty look .

Mrs.

Parker , you alright ? Im fine , I replied , shaking my head .

Just keep my work separate from Joannas in the future .

As you can see , we cant work together Richard froze for a moment before nodding Yes , Mrs.

Parker I had just sat down when a thought struck me .

I asked , Youve been with Hayden for many years , havent you ? I recalled that ever since Hayden graduated , hed always had a secretary .

Its been live years , Richard replied .

Then you must know how he met Joanna , right ? I pressed on , my curiosity piqued by what Lucy had mendoned earlier how did Hayden fall in love with Joanna ? 2/2