Book 3: Who Was It?

Eros's POV

“This is against our company rules. No female employee should stay back after 9 p.m.” Dad’s stern voice lifted my guilt. So that was what she was here for—to complain about me! I seethed with fury, the guilt evaporating into the air.

Dad gave me an annoyed look. “What’s going on, Eros? Why was she working so late?”

I racked my brain to think of an excuse. What could I say? I lost my mind out of sheer jealousy and forgot the company rules.

Anacá gasped and gave me a nervous look. “Dad, you’re misunderstanding me. I couldn’t complete the work on time. So I stayed back. Eros had asked me to leave, but I need this job badly.”

I scowled at her. Was she crazy? How could she complain to Dad about my threat to her?

“Why would you lose your job? You’re my daughter-in-law. In fact, you shouldn’t be working as a PA in your company. You should be co-working with Eros in a similar respectable position as a director or GM. What’s goi