Tempting the Billionaire and His Heir

CHAPTER 131

Nolan sat at his desk, staring blankly at his computer screen. His mind was consumed with thoughts of Alexa, his assistant. She had just dropped a bombshell on him, saying that she wanted Evans to be her new boss. Nolan was shocked at her words, and he couldn’t believe what he was hearing. He had been thinking about it after she said it and was very disturbed. He couldn’t imagine working without her by his side.

“Nolan, are you okay?” Alexa’s voice broke through his thoughts, and he looked up to see her standing at the door of his office. Her expression was worried as she studied him.

Nolan looked up at her, still feeling a sense of disbelief at what she had just said. “No, I’m not okay,” he said, his voice low. “Why would you want to leave me and work for Evans?”

Alexa hesitated, her eyes flickering away from Nolan’s gaze. She couldn’t manage to tell Nolan the truth, as she was afraid to hurt him. Deep inside, she loved him too much to lose him, but she knew that her decision was final.

“It’s just time for a change,” Alexa finally said, her voice trembling slightly. “I feel like I need to move on and explore new opportunities.”

Nolan didn’t believe her, and he could sense that something else was going on. “Is it because of the money?” he asked, his tone accusing. “Or is it because you don’t feel like you’re in the same position as me?”Copyright Nôv/el/Dra/ma.Org.

Alexa was shocked and speechless. She couldn’t believe that Nolan would think that way about her. “No, Nolan,” she said, her voice shaking. “It’s not about the money, and it’s not about my position. It’s just time for me to move on.”

Nolan took a moment to think, and he realized that Alexa might feel belittled for being a “lowlife.” He had never thought of her that way, and he wanted to make things right. “Listen, Alexa,” he said, his voice softening. “You don’t have to leave. You can be my close assistant, and we can work together.”

But alexa was resolute in her decision.

Alexa tried to refuse one offer after the other, but Nolan wouldn’t take no for an answer. He could see how much she meant to him and he wasn’t going to let her go without a fight. Nolan started tearing up, which made Alexa cry as well. She couldn’t bear to see him in pain.

Nolan was confused as he hadn’t done anything wrong to make her quit. Alexa held Nolan close and apologized, telling him how much she loved him and how she didn’t want to hurt him. Nolan hugged her tightly, not wanting to let her go. He knew that he couldn’t imagine his life without her by his side.

Alexa felt a deep sense of sadness wash over her. She was leaving behind a part of her life that had been so meaningful, and she didn’t know what the future held. But she also knew that she had made the right decision.

Over the next few days, as she sorted through her belongings and prepared to leave her job, Alexa couldn’t shake the feeling of loss that accompanied her every move. She would miss the routine of coming to work every day, the camaraderie she had with her colleagues, and the comfort of knowing that Nolan was always there for her.

But even as she grieved, Alexa felt a sense of excitement building within her.

After Alexa had left Nolan’s office for the last time, she spent the next few days in a haze of sadness and uncertainty. She had left behind a life that she had known for years, and the thought of starting over was daunting. As much as she knew that she had made the right decision, her heart ached with the pain of leaving Nolan behind.

As she sat in her small room in Nolan’s house, her mind kept wandering back to her decision. Had she made the right choice? Was she really ready to leave Nolan behind and strike out on her own? The more she thought about it, the more uncertain she became.

But as she went about her daily routine of cleaning the house and preparing meals for Nolan, Alexa began to realize just how much she had come to rely on him. He had been a constant presence in her life, a source of guidance and support. She couldn’t imagine a life without him in it.

One evening, as she was putting away the dishes after dinner, Nolan came into the kitchen. He looked tired and worn, and Alexa could see the stress lines etched into his face. He sat down at the table and rubbed his temples wearily.

“What’s wrong?” Alexa asked, setting down the dish towel and coming to sit beside him.

Nolan sighed heavily. “It’s nothing, just work stuff. I’m so swamped with deadlines, and I can’t seem to catch a break.”

Alexa felt a pang of sympathy for him. She knew how hard he worked, and how much he had sacrificed for his career. “Is there anything I can do to help?” she asked, her voice soft.

Nolan looked up at her, surprise written on his face. “What do you mean?” he asked.

“I mean, maybe I could help you with some of your work. I used to do some administrative stuff in my previous job, and I’m a pretty quick learner.”

Nolan looked thoughtful for a moment. “That’s not a bad idea,” he said slowly. “But are you sure you want to do that? I don’t want to take advantage of you.”

Alexa smiled reassuringly. “I’m sure. I want to help you, Nolan. You’ve done so much for me over the years, and I want to give something back.”

Nolan’s face softened. “Thank you, Alexa,” he said, his voice filled with gratitude. “That means a lot to me.”

Over the next few days, Alexa threw herself into her new role as Nolan’s assistant. She helped him with paperwork, scheduled appointments, and answered emails. It was a lot of work, but she loved every moment of it. She felt useful and needed, and it gave her a sense of purpose.

As the days turned into weeks, Alexa and Nolan fell into a comfortable routine. They would wake up early in the morning, have breakfast together, and then get to work. They would break for lunch, and then resume their tasks in the afternoon. In the evenings, they would cook dinner together and talk about their day.

It was a simple life, but it was also filled with joy and companionship. Alexa loved being able to spend so much time with Nolan, and she could feel their bond growing stronger every day. She knew that she had made the right decision to stay with him.

But as much as Alexa enjoyed her new role as Nolan’s assistant, there was one thing that still weighed heavily on her mind. She had kept the cause of Nolan’s father’s death a secret all these years, and she knew that it was only a matter of time before the truth came out.

In the end, she decided to change her mind and stay by Nolan’s side as his assistant and keep the cause of his father’s death to her grave.