Chapter 76. I Need A Promotion, Boss: pt. 3

He ran his fingers through his hair, pacing in tight circles across the office floor, his polished shoes clicking against the marble.

”Sir… what is it?” I asked, my voice cracking as I watched him unravel.

He stopped, exhaling sharply. “My wife found out about us, Andrea. Someone snitched. I told you not to tell anyone. This was supposed to stay between us.”

”I didn’t tell anyone,” I said quickly, shaking my head. “Not even Cindy. She tried to pry it out of me, but I didn’t say a word. I went straight home and then I saw the text from your wife.”

He muttered under his breath, “Fuck… fuck… this is absolute bullshit.”

I swallowed, trying to keep my voice steady. “What’s the big deal?”

He looked at me like I’d lost my mind. “Big deal? Andrea, my wife, owns this company. I’m nothing without her. I don’t know what to do.”

My stomach twisted. “You’re joking, right? You’re deadass right now?”

He nodded. “Dead serious.”

I covered my mout