Husband With Benefits
Chapter 353: Kind Intentions= Blue .....

Chapter 353: Kind Intentions= Blue .....

Isabella wished she could either be invisible or a fly on the wall in Ian’s office. At least then she would have been able to hear what was being said. Or she should have maybe tried to learn lip reading. Then she would know what the dialogues being said were for the drama that had played out in front of her.

She would have to ask Nora for details. When Nora had first proposed to work for Ian, she’d been so lost in her own feelings of humiliation that she’d not asked much. The only thing on her mind had been to find a way to get out of this. All sorts of assistant-boss scenarios played in her head, her natural curiosity and gossipy nature piqued.

Could it be that the problem with Ian’s assistant was that he’d slept with her and then things went sour? She wanted more while the playboy refused to settle? As she was thinking this, Ian turned around and his gaze directly caught hers. She widened her eyes. Uh oh, she’d been caught red handed staring at them. Did her face look as if she’d been imagining embarrassing things?

As he turned to walk towards her, Isabella prepared herself to apologize and be scolded but before she could take another step or open her mouth, the man closed the door with a soft click, putting in some privacy. Now what was she supposed to do?

***

Ian turned around and stared at the woman who was now begging again and sighed," Miss North. Please compose yourself. The fact that you have not been thrown out of the company is the limit of my leniency. Now, I would suggest that you take the consequences of your actions and walk out of here with dignity. The woman who is going to replace you is already here. You can begin her training. She will be an assistant to you as far as the HR is concerned. I will personally handle your resignation until then."

Tiara North looked at the implacable face and straightened herself. She’d worked for this man for five years and knew for all his laidback personality, the man was ruthless and unmoved in his decisions. She’d have to take what was given.

With a small bow, she thanked the man and walked out.

As the door closed behind her, she noticed the young woman standing there still like a statue. With a cold face, she looked at her," You can sit there, Miss. I’ll see to you in a few minutes."

Isabella watched the woman go and released the breath she had not realized she was holding. Even with her tear-stained face, she looked intimidating. She looked at the closed door and hesitated. Should she go in or not?

Her dilemma was solved when Ian called her phone," Come in, Isabella."

Once inside Ian’s office, Isabella hesitated for a moment before mustering the courage to speak. "I’m sorry for witnessing that. I should not have."

Ian waved off her apology as he gestured for her to sit and continued," Its alright. IT was my fault for not making sure that the door was closed. Now, quickly, Miss North has resigned just now. For the moment, other than the responsibilities of being my assistant, you would have one added task."

Ian paused and Isabella leaned forward in question," Yes?"

"Keep an eye on Miss North. She is not to be trusted. So, make sure that you are alert. Thats it."

Having said his words, Ian turned back to his file and Isabella hesitated. Perceptive as ever, Ian raised his head and questioned," You have something you want to ask?"

Isabella nodded hesitantly," I just want to confirm that I’m not stepping into some murky waters. Is this about an ex hating you? Did... did you and your assistant have, um, a personal relationship and the reason for this caution is a relationship turned sour?"

Ian stilled and leaned back, his gaze penetrating as he met Isabella’s eyes. With a measured tone, he refuted her assumption, "No, Isabella. I don’t sleep with employees of Frost Industries. Ever. Never have.Never will."

"Oh." That was the only thing she could say. Something about the way he said it niggled at her, though. Realizing that she had been dismissed, Isabelle hurriedly stood up and made to walk out.

It was only as she was at the door again, that Ian’s voice sounded again, "Miss Ruffalo, before you go, remember, discretion and professionalism are key in this role. Ask Miss North to take you to the HR."

As she closed the door behind her, Ian’s words lingered, and a subtle realization hit her. In that moment, she wasn’t just Isabella Ruffalo but Miss Ruffalo; an employee of Frost Industries.

Ian shook his head as he stared at the closed door and mumbled to himself, "Never have, never will. Who are you even talking to? Her or yourself?"

Taking off his spectacle, he rubbed the bridge of his nose, the irony of the words not lost on him. Yes, he’d never dated or even looked at any employee in all this time, making sure to never muddy waters.

However, this time it was going to be a test of his resolve. After all, how was he to continue doint that, when he couldn’t take his eyes off his assistant’s a**? That tight skirt made him want to pin her against the wall and see for himself if it could be lifted easily...

Shaking his head, Ian breathed deeply. Why did he not think things through before taking his proposition to Nora and Demetri. He’d been toying with the idea of having a fling with Isabella at the back of his mind and now he’d gone and put a stop to that himself. No wonder Nora had been so happy about his proposal and easily accepted the role of taking the job offer to Isabella.

His kind intentions were now going to give him blue balls.

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