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    Bianca chimed in sweetly, her voice soft but pointed. “No lying allowed.” She didn’t buy his words. How could just an assistant waltz into somewhere like Amara Kitchen with ease? The pieces didn’t quite fit.


    “Exactly. No fibbing,” N added with that same yful grin. “We want the real job title and thepany name.”


    “Anita International Group, executive assistant to its chairperson,” Melvin said evenly.


    The group was just about tough it off again, but just before anyone could speak, a strange realization dawned on them.


    The guy N had hired to pretend to be her boyfriend blinked in disbelief. “Wait… you are the current president of Anita International Group, right?”


    “President of Anita International?” N echoed, finally catching on.


    Everyone in the room had heard of thepany—famous not just for its intimidating chairperson, but also for its legendary assistant.


    And if Melvin were just any regr assistant, maybe they wouldn’t have batted an eye. But this wasn’t just anyone—this was Melvin Swain, a major shareholder himself.<fna> Updates are released by f?ndnovel</fna>


    In that moment, every gaze shifted.


    Melvin wasn’t just desirable—he was top-tier. It wasn’t just his status. His skills, his reputation, his control—it made him a rare find.


    “NO wonder Jessica’s been keeping him all to herself,” N said withyered meaning, a flicker of curiosity gleaming in her eyes. Melvin checked every box on her dream list. “If I had a boyfriend like him, I’d keep him under lock and key too.”


    “You really hit the jackpot, Jessica,” Rena added with a breezy tone, though the envy was barely concealed. “Bagging a guy like that? Props to you.”


    “I wonder if Mr. Swain is open to being a two-timer?” N teased, tilting her head with a wicked grin. “Don’t worry—I don’t mind not being the only one.”


    “N, don’t you have even a shred of shame?” Jessica snapped.


    Though N had always been a little petty, Jessica couldn’t deny it—she could never be this thick-skinned if she tried.


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    With a toss of her hair and a bright smile, N replied easily, “Something that precious? Of course I keep it locked in a vault.” Jessica didn’t even bother responding.


    “Mr. Swain, mind telling us what you like about Jessica?” N’s voice turned soft, syrupy sweet as she fixed her gaze on Melvin. “What made you say yes to her pursuit?”


    “You’ve got it backwards,” Melvin said coolly, his voice low and measured. Everyone turned toward him in surprise.


    He reached for Jessica’s hand and looked at her, eyes filled with an uncharacteristic seriousness. “It wasn’t me epting her pursuit. I’ve liked her for years. I just didn’t have the guts to go after her because of my background.” The room wentpletely quiet.


    “I hope this charade ends here today,” he added, his tone final. “And I don’t want to hear any of you talking down to Jessica ever again.” With that, he took her hand and turned to leave.


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