The Billionaire’s Regretful Obsession – Victoria Hale

Chapter 152 Favoritism Chapter 152 Favoritism If everyone had to start from the bottom? Fine-she wouldn't have complained one bit. +30 Free Coins But Gilbert was just playing favorites. Two sets of rules for two different people, and he got to call all the shots. With her? He'd lecture her nonstop about rules and responsibility. With Wendy? He'd throw all that out the window-just blind favoritism, and he made up every excuse to cover for her. Sherry had once wanted an assistant or secretary gig, though.

She'd even hinted at it once-if she ever got to work at his company, she really wanted to be an assistant. Gilbert had laughed it off. "You think an assistant's just there to run errands? They've got a million things to handle you're not cut out for that." He'd said it like it was a joke, but it had cut her deep. Even later, when he finally let her work at the company, he wouldn't put her in the secretarial department -not even as the lowest clerk, not even for a day. Instead, he'd stuck her in the most invisible department-farthest from his office.

He was scared to be seen with her, scared she'd taint his perfect image and hurt his big, fragile ego. So Sherry shook her head. She was grateful enough just to be an assistant-working on projects? Forget it. She didn't want to hear those mean words again and didn't want to get crushed all over once more. "The company's got way better projects than this one," Lucas said, noticing her hesitation. "You'll get to work on all of them later. Besides, your plate's already full-you're my only assistant, after all." "Yeah," she mumbled, half-listening. "Yeah?

Wait a sec-only me?" Sherry's head snapped up, eyes wide. "Did you say I'm the only one?" Even Gilbert had two personal assistants. First Jean and Scott, then Keith took Jean's place. At least two, no matter what. "I know you can handle it," Lucas said, like it was no big deal. Lucas believed in her. But she? She wasn't so sure. Not even a little. It was supposed to be a quick, casual tour-nothing serious. But Sherry's mind was spinning, racing a mile a minute. She had no clue if she could pull that off alone.

So she didn't notice the looks from the other employees-their eyes lighting up, grins spreading, whispers flying back and forth. As soon as Sherry and Lucas walked away, a group of coworkers huddled together, practically bouncing with excitement. 1/3 09:40 Wed, Jan 28 GM Chapter 152 Favoritism 100 +30 Free Coins "Oh my God! Mr. Harrison finally got an assistant-and she's a girl!" one guy gushed, then sighed dramatically. "I swear, I thought Mr. Harrison had a thing for me. I've been avoiding him like the plague, too scared to mess up!" A few others rolled their eyes, snickering.

"Quit daydreaming, dude. You never had a shot." "Did you see his face?! That permanent iceberg smile? It actually softened when he was talking to her! I thought I was seeing things!" another girl said, clutching her chest. The Lucas they knew? They'd all been mesmerized by his looks-only to freeze up when he turned that sharp, cold stare on them. Today? He'd been nice. And he'd shown her around personally? Like she was someone important. It was unheard of. "Dude, he must've been possessed," one guy joked.

"There's no other explanation." A girl leaned in, grinning like she had the best secret in the world. "Nah-there's definitely something going on! And good riddance! Mr. Harrison acts like a tough CEO, but he's still just a college kid who hasn't graduated. It's his turn to get his heart broken-about time!" "Right? Can you imagine him begging for forgiveness? Crying like a baby? Just thinking about it gives me chills-it's gonna be epic! I need to see that with my own two eyes." To those employees, Lucas was perfect. If he were older, they could've handled it.

But he was younger than most of them? It was totally unfair. They were all dying to see him stumble. Dying to see him cry over love, just like everyone else. It was eating them up inside-they couldn't sit still, couldn't stop whispering, couldn't wait for the drama. On the way to the cafeteria for lunch, they planned to corner Sherry and grill her for details about how far they'd gone. "What are you all doing?" Maura Raymer's voice cut through the chatter.

She led a small group of her own, staring at them like they were idiots-all craning their necks, staring at Lucas's office door like they could see through it. The first group turned, grinning. "We're watching Mr. Harrison's sweetheart, duh! Why isn't she coming out yet?" Maura's eyebrows shot up, then furrowed into a scowl. Sweetheart? Did Mr. Harrison get a pet? A dog or a cat?" "Are you serious? A sweetheart's a girl," one of them said, like it was obvious. Maura's eyes widened. "You're all talking nonsense! There's no girl around Lucas-none!

I'd know!" 2/3 09:40 Wed, Jan 28 GM Chapter 152 Favoritism "There is too! He brought her today and introduced her to everyone!" Maura froze. Then why didn't I see her? Has he skipped my department on purpose? ༥ 100 +30 Free Coins A second later, she relaxed, a small smile tugging at her lips. She dropped her hands from her sides, letting out a quiet breath. "Oh. It's just the new assistant." Just an assistant. Nobody important. Oh right, that's why he hasn't brought her to my face-he's scared I'll get the wrong idea. She felt totally at ease now-even a little cocky.

That was, until Sherry walked out of Lucas's office. And Lucas followed right behind her, his eyes never leaving her. "See that building over there?" he said, nodding toward the distance. That's the company's new hotel. They've got king crab-I reserved some for you. Wanna go taste it?" Sherry nodded. She was shocked that Lucas cared this much about her cooking. admin