Chapter 9. The Boyfriend

Chloe POV

''Sir, I...''

''It's fine, Miss Bell, if you don't want to answer my question...'' In between sitting up and leaning on the couch, Mr. Gonzalez murmured.

''No, Sir…I-I'd like to respond to that...'' I forced a bitter smile on my face. ''The fact that you've been so open about your marital life has impressed me, and I want to be fair to you, and because we're going to pretend that we're in a relationship...I want you to know the truth about me.'' I declared, taking a deep breath. ''I do have a boyfriend…''

''You… do?'' He sat up straight and his eyes widened in disbelief as he stared at my face ''Shit! How can I be so stupid!" he growled. ''Miss Bell, I'm sorry... I believe I made a mistake by asking you to be my date for the company's anniversary, and pretend t