I believed we would be the closest partners and the truest lovers, yet who would have thought this bond would last only ten short years.
Carlos, when I loved you, I gave up everything for you, but now we have come to the end.
“Nineteen eighty-seven six…” The victorious countdown from behind the door cut through my thoughts and those ten minutes felt endless yet gone in a blink.
I pushed myself up and as the count struck zero, I flung the door open.
In an instant, every gaze fell on me. I ignored Carlos’s shocked expression and went straight to the only woman there.
I yanked her hair and slapped her hard across the face.
“Hannah, why did you hit me?”
Everyone inside froze in disbelief, except Maya Rivera, who covered her cheek with both hands, her face full of grievance.
I stayed calm but pretended to be furious.
“This is how you act as an assistant? The boss is kidnapped and you’re here untouched. Who else should I strike if not you?”
After saying that, I motioned for the people behind me to come forward. “Teach her a lesson and show her how to be a proper assistant.”