Filed To Story: Finding the Secret Daddy for My Baby Novel
Not long after that, Anastasia anxiously drove her car to the basement car park at Bourgeois. With Elliot’s guidance, she successfully parked her car in the VIP lot, which was among the lots where Elliot usually parked his car in.
“This is going to be your parking lot from now on,” Elliot said as he opened the car door and stepped out of the vehicle.
When Anastasia stepped out of her car, she started to feel a soreness in her back and shoulders, her legs feeling a little numb. Thus, she swung her shoulders in circles to relax the muscles in her arms, kicking to stretch her legs at the same time. Meanwhile, Elliot, who saw that, couldn’t help but look the other way with a chuckle, thinking he shouldn’t embarrass her by letting him see her laughing at her.
As soon as the elevator arrived on the sixth floor, Anastasia stepped out of it and looked back at the man behind her, meeting his gaze by coincidence. In that instant, she felt her heart pounding rapidly just as she decided to walk away immediately. Then, she entered Felicia’s office and told her that she had just collected her new car earlier. Also, she invited Felicia, along with both of their assistants, for lunch the next day at noon to celebrate her new car. Moments later, Anastasia returned to her office shortly before Alice entered in a hostile manner. “Where is the draft, Anastasia?”
“I talked to Felicia about that, and I’m allowed to submit it tomorrow.”
“That’s just procrastination. You’re abusing your power because you think you’re given the privilege to do so.” Alice then propped herself with her arms on the table, ridiculing Anastasia. “Don’t ever think that you’re going to win it all after seducing President Presgrave and stealing his heart.”
“Well, it takes a lot to win it all. Do you know that? But speaking of that, I don’t think my capability is outmatched by yours in any way!” Anastasia folded her arms, refuting Alice’s words.
“A true woman never relies on a man to achieve success. You’re a disgrace to all the ladies!” Alice humiliated Anastasia.
“Watch your mouth, lady! You’d better show me some respect.” Anastasia stood up and glared at Alice.
“If you want somebody else’s respect, you’re going to have to make sure you behave yourself. Everyone in our company knows that President Presgrave has a girlfriend, but you won’t stop hanging around with him every day. Do you know you look like a filthy lady to me, Anastasia?” Alice fixed her gaze upon Anastasia in a sarcastic manner, yet her eyes were filled with envy and jealousy.
On the other hand, Anastasia was aware of how her relationship with Elliot was viewed to be a laughingstock in her company, but only she knew that she didn’t do anything to seduce Elliot. Therefore, she had no choice but to bear with the misunderstanding and disdain that everyone had toward her.
“Get out of my face! I still have work to do.” Anastasia immediately cut the argument short as Alice walked away satisfactorily. After all, she only swung by Anastasia’s office to get on the latter’s nerves, trying to play on her emotions.
Soon, Anastasia gave Oliver a call fifteen minutes before she could leave work and discussed the dinner they were going to have together later that night.
“Anastasia, I applied for a leave later in the afternoon, and I’m ready to make a move anytime.”
“Really? I’ll pick you up then since I just got my new car today.” Anastasia finished her words and mocked herself. “Well, that is, if you’re not afraid to let a new female driver give you a ride.”
“No worries, I’m pretty gutsy. I’ll come to your office right now.”
“Sure. I’ll be waiting then.” Anastasia smiled and hung up the call.
As soon as Oliver arrived, Anastasia descended to the basement car park with him. Then, Oliver rode shotgun just as Anastasia switched her phone to hands-free mode and played some music. After the first time she drove on the road with Elliot by her side, she felt less nervous now that she was driving again, not to mention the fact that it was past peak hour. Therefore, her driving journey was smooth all the way until she arrived at her son’s kindergarten.
“Are you sure your husband is fine with you treating me to a meal, Anastasia?” Oliver asked in embarrassment.
It was then that Anastasia realized she didn’t tell Oliver about herself. Thus, she smiled and replied, “I don’t have a husband. I’m a single mother.”
Although Oliver had long had a feeling that Anastasia was a single mother, he was still surprised when he heard the lady admitting that by herself. “Isn’t the man I saw in your house last night your husband?”
“Oh, no. Of course not. He… is just a friend of mine.” Anastasia refused to reveal Elliot’s identity, but Oliver was sure about what he saw. After all, he could still remember Elliot’s menacing gaze the night before, as if he was a beast that wanted to devour him alive. Thus, he was sure that Elliot was Anastasia’s admirer.
“Since we’re living so close to each other, please don’t forget to tell me what you need, Anastasia.” Oliver scratched his head, enchanted by Anastasia’s pretty looks as he considered her a beauty, although she was already a mother.
In fact, when Oliver first laid eyes on Anastasia, he was deeply attracted by her elegance and gracefulness. After all, a charming lady like Anastasia was most attractive to men who hardly ever socialized.
“Alright. By the way, what time do you go to work? Would you like me to give you a ride to work? Because that should also help you save some money on traveling,” Anastasia asked.
Oliver’s eyes lightened up as he happily smiled and replied, “Sure, but I’ll either pay for your fuel or according to the mileage traveled.”
Anastasia laughed it off and said, “No need for that. I’m driving to work anyway, so it causes me no trouble to pick you up along the way.”
“No way. You’re putting me in a tough position to accept your offer.” Oliver insisted that he pay for her car fuel.
“Alright then, pay for me once every month when I gas up my car.”
“Well, I’ll pay for your fuel then.” Oliver insisted.
Anastasia smiled and said, “Sure, when we happen to stop by a gas station.”
Thinking the chances of them stopping by the petrol station were slim, Anastasia was willing to give Oliver a ride to work because she wanted to have some company so that she wouldn’t feel bored.
At that moment, Anastasia’s phone, which was connected to her car’s audio, rang, whereupon the caller’s name made her heart sink when she saw it. Seriously, Elliot? Why are you calling me? Unwilling to answer the call, she let her phone ring while Oliver caught a glimpse of the caller’s name—President Presgrave.
“Is he your boss?”
“Yeah, he is.”
“Hurry up and answer the call, then.” Oliver felt worried about Anastasia.
Thus, Anastasia showed Oliver a quiet gesture and picked up the call. “Hello, President Presgrave. What’s the matter?”
“Where is your car?” The man’s magnetic voice reverberated in the car’s interior.
“It’s with me. I’m on my way to pick up my son now, so if there is nothing important..”
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