I Slept with My Boss and Ran Away

Harvey just wanted to see Selene. Over the past few days, he had come to a realization and wanted to ask Selene in person. "No problem, I can arrange it for you," Terrence said. "I'll try to set it up within the next two days." "Thanks, boss," Harvey felt much more at ease.

Terrence reminded him, "Given Selene's current situation, you should be prepared; she might be in there for ten years or more." "Boss, don't laugh at me, but even I find it strange how I care about someone so cold. Honestly, I just want to see her, to fulfill a wish," Harvey admitted, knowing he might be overthinking it since Selene had never shown any signs of liking him.

Terrence didn't say much else. As adults, sometimes feelings arise in an instant or come to light later on.

...

In prison.

Selene sat on her bed, staring out the window. She didn't know what she was thinking; she just felt calm at that moment. Under John Wilkinson's care, Selene's treatment inside was decent. Even her prison cell was the best one available, with a small window allowing her to see outside.

Hya lived in the next room. The two could only see each other during the day when they were out for air. They had shared everything they knew with each other. Hya had taken on most of the blame, so even if sentenced, Selene wouldn't face severe punishment.

Both Hya and Selene were victims themselves, abducted by the Celestial Alliance at a young age and trained into what they had become. Selene rested when she was tired and ate when she was hungry. She didn't have to work or live in constant fear. Apart from the lack of freedom, she found this life somewhat bearable compared to the training camp.

The training camp was the real prison compared to this place. There, they lived in darkness for ten years of closed training, witnessing bloodshed and sacrifices daily, constantly fighting for survival. She couldn't afford to sleep deeply; otherwise, she might not wake up alive. Every partner around her could be an enemy capable of delivering a fatal blow at any moment.

They only had six hours of sleep each day; the rest of the time was spent in hellish training. To become a qualified female assassin, there was one final test...

Selene unknowingly fell asleep. She didn't know how long she slept; day turned into night and then day again...

"Selene, someone wants to see you," came the guard's voice.

Selene thought it was John Wilkinson. When she was brought to the visiting room and saw Harvey instead, she was a bit surprised. "Why is it you?"

Seeing Harvey brought back memories of his embarrassing moments when she had amnesia. She remembered touching something she shouldn't have in the bushes that night and how Harvey thought he was being followed, disguised himself as a woman to divert attention, lent her money, and arranged a job for her.

It was her first time feeling cared for by someone of the opposite sex.

"Are you okay?" Harvey asked nervously. "I asked my boss to arrange this visit. Don't worry; I've hired the best lawyer for you. Just tell them everything you know and aim for leniency. Do you need anything? Want anything? Tell me, and I'll bring it."

Harvey spoke rapidly while Selene just watched him quietly without interrupting. She was surprised that Harvey came to see her and cared so much about her.

When Harvey finished speaking, Selene remembered Elsa's words and asked him calmly, "Do you like me?"

Selene's question was as casual as asking if he had eaten or how the weather was today. It seemed like whether it was true or not didn't matter much to her; she felt like an outsider.

Hearing this, Harvey blushed slightly and his heart raced as if his secret had been exposed. Nervously scratching his head, he then gathered his courage and asked seriously, "What if I said yes?" Selene: "..."

She frowned slightly, unsure how to respond.

He continued earnestly, "Selene, I like you. Maybe this isn't the right time or place to say this, but I really do like you. After you were taken by the police, I've been unsettled and just wanted to see you." This was Selene's first time being confessed to; her heart felt like a calm lake disturbed by a small stone causing ripples.

Thinking of something else suddenly made her face turn cold: "Don't like me. Don't come here again either; I don't like you."

With that cold remark, Selene stood up and left with a stern face while Harvey felt at a loss for words, not expecting such a strong reaction from her.

Through the iron bars, he shouted at her retreating figure: "Selene, I really like you! Believe me; I'll save you..."