How much stress can a person handle? Maybe if I get an answer to this question, then I can figure how long is it left for me to completely lose my sanity. Why it always happens when I am trying to get control of my haywire life, something turns up and my life gets more tangled than it already is.

Moving in with Nathan was not an easy decision for me, trust me it's one of the most difficult decisions which I have made. But it seems that difficulty has just begun, not even a day has passed and I get the most dreading call of my life.

No matter how much I had tried to sleep, but I couldn't. Even when I tried to close my eyes for a few moments, all I heard was his voice. The one which is enough to give me sleepless nights for the rest of my life.

Even being awake also didn't help me much to relax. Because all night I heard strange noises.....like really strange noises. Because, apparently, someone was sounding like a dying whale almost all night.

Finally, after throwing two cups of caffeine into my system I am ready to head start my day. After finishing my breakfast, which consisted of two strong cups of coffee and a half pancake, I decided to make some more pancakes, in case certain someone wants to eat. When I am putting the last pancake with the rest of the stack on the plate. I see Nathan coming downstairs and at the same moment, the door opposite the living room opens and... I finally get to see the source of the dying whale sound, a redhead comes out of the guest room in a bathrobe. Her short hair is wet, obviously, from the shower. When she sees Nathan, she bites her lip and strolls towards him.

I don't get why someone needs to bite lip, to be flirtatious? I bite my lip to hold my not so ladylike laughter.

"Nathan... why didn't you sleep with me?"She asks and places her hand on his chest.

How much more do you want to sleep with him? And how the hell can someone actually sleep after hearing such a horrendous voice?

"Because I don't sleep with anyone," he replies her flatly. This sounds somewhat familiar, right? But I can't pinpoint where I've heard..... GREAT!!! Simply Great! I think Mr.Grey is Mr.Knight's role model. I will not be surprised if this house has a playroom too.

He removes her hand from his chest and comes into the kitchen completely ignoring her. After pouring himself coffee, he looks at me, and asks, "Are you okay?" he is staring at my face like he is trying to find something.

His question takes me by surprise, as he almost sounds..... concern.

"Yes," I say carefully. If he thinks to see him with some girl will affect me then he is wrong. For the past three years, I don't how many times I have seen him with different girls, this is not new to me.

Annddd ladies and gentlemen the jerk is back!

"Good, because I will make sure you are not," he smirks, raising his cup to his lips as he takes a sip. UGHHH!!! What is his problem? Can't he be nice for just once?

With unamused expression I walk in direction of my room, paying no attention to the redhead glaring at me.

To save my time, I always plan my outfit for the next day at night. So, for today I decided to wear straight checkered trousers with the black button-up shirt. After dressing for the day, I put my hair into twisted top-knot and apply lip gloss. Finalizing my look with silver stud earrings, I check myself for the last time in the mirror. After being satisfied, I grab my handbag and car keys and leave the comfort of my room to face the world.

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Yesterday, after I got the call of "He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named" of my life, I tried to call my dad. Unfortunately, he's on four days business trip so I can't inform him about the call as he will be worried and even he will cancel his trip. Mom is out of the question, as she will house arrest me and will handcuff me with her. No joking.

Natalie...I should inform her about the call, maybe, we could find some solution till dad returns.

I am fully aware of the danger on my head. But here I am going through resumes of different candidates to shortlist them for the interviews.

Did I mention from tomorrow I will be working with Nathan? No? So now you know.

I don't know how and why, but apparently, Nathan convinced my dad that I should work with him. More like work under him, as I am still learning and this will help me in my business career too.

I find it absolutely absurd! Because I have a good insight into business and I am very much capable of handling it. Business runs in my blood and I can proudly say that I learned from the best, my Grandfather, Mr. George Prescott. Dad talked to me and as always I had to cave in his demand.

Finally, when it is about lunch time. I feel a bit relaxed as my important work for today is almost done. For me, lunchtime means a date with my friend. Informing her about the events of yesterday on call is not a good idea, that's why I will tell Natalie face to face.

"Abigail stop..." Lucy stops me as I am about to leave for lunch.

"What happened?"

"Mr.Knight just called and asked you to meet him at his office." She informs.

" Did he tell anything else?" I ask while taking out my phone out of my bag.

"No, just ask you to meet him."

"Ok...Thank you for the message."

I called Natalie and canceled the lunch plan with her. I also mentioned to her that I have to tell her something important and asked her to meet me before heading home.

I like to take walk to places which are near, instead of driving, because I get bored by sitting for long hours. Knights Corporation is at 15 minutes walk from my office so I ditch my car.

However, the whole walk I feel like I am being followed. I should have taken my car, if something happens it will be because of my stupidity.

I move at a fast pace to reach there as soon as possible. When I see the entrance of Knights Corporation I bolt inside and release the breath which I was holding. My heart is beating so fast that I feel it will jump out of my chest.

After informing at reception lobby, I stand outside Nathan's office door and take a few deep breaths to calm myself before going inside. I lightly knock on the door.

"Come in." I hear his voice.

When I enter inside I find Nathan leaning against the bookshelf behind his table, and someone sitting on, one of the two chairs in front of the table.

"Hello," I greet. Nathan gestures me to sit on the chair.

"There is something important and Richard said, maybe, you can handle it." The look on Nathan's face shows he is not happy with whatever has happened.

" Ok, what is the matter?" I ask quickly.

"We are having some issues with cracking a deal with Hansen's" He informs as he takes his seat behind his table.

" Somebody leaked the information of deal to our rivals," Nathan tells, " and we have already started working on it and made investments too." He glared at the girl sitting beside me.

I take a moment to look at her. Oh God, how the hell is she breathing in such clothes! She is wearing beige color tight... extremely tight bodycon slim pencil dress. I bet she is wearing two sizes smaller than hers.

Ok please don't take a deep breath otherwise dress will rip!

" It is not my mistake that at last moment somebody leaked information, we were so sure that we'll get the deal. That's why I ordered to start the work." She says in a low voice looking at her nails.

"Who gave you the right to order Ashley?" Nathan asks, his tone is calm but clearly shows his anger.

" You work so hard Mr.Knight, I thought to share your burden a bit." She whines and goes to stand beside him.

Nathan clenches his jaws, it seems he is trying to control his temper.

" Abigail, can you try to find a way to solve this problem?" He closes his eyes for a moment and pinches his nose bridge.

"Mr.Knight, I am sorry, but there is nothing she can also do because I have tried everything and all my efforts were unsuccessful ." She gives me a demeaning look and states with a shrug.

Whoa...If Natalie were here, she would have loved to break this bimbo's nose.

"Firstly, your name is not Abigail and secondly, I don't think you have tried everything," I stand in front of her, and cross my arms" have you tried using your brain?" I raise my eyebrow questioningly. I can feel Nathan's eyes on me, but I kept my stare at her.

I really hate when somebody tries to degrade me or my abilities. You might be good, but that doesn't mean I am any lesser than you.

She glares and opens her mouth to say something, but I hold out my hand to her. She huffs and looks at Nathan as he will say something to me. No chance bimbo! You are on the line of fire for a change, not me.

" I need all the details of the deal," I ask Nathan. He opened the top drawer of his table and places a file in front of me.

"Can I talk to you in private?" I pointedly look at him, I hope he gets my message and asks Ashley to leave.

"Madison, leave the room and close the door behind." He orders her, not even looking at her direction. She throws me a dirty glare and rushes out of the room.

As soon as she leaves, I put my arms on the table and lean forward, " Is this room soundproof? Can anybody hear us from outside?" I ask in a low voice while looking around the room. If the wrong person hears my plan, then I don't know what should be done to save the deal.

Nathan cocks his head to the side arch an eyebrow, "Why? What is in your mind?" he smirks as if know what I am thinking, " Afraid that your scream will be heard outside? I never thought you will be wild"

Scream? Wild? huh?

I slowly realized what is he trying to indicate, anger flared up inside me and I clutch the paperweight tightly in hand, debating whether to crack his head open with it or break his teeth.

Here I am trying to help him and this is going through his freaking mind!

Through clenched teeth, I managed to say," I do NOT want to have sex with you, Nathan."

"I don't have any issue with it if you want to..." He leans backs in his chair and mockingly teases me.

"Do you want to hear me-"

He cuts me in mid-sentence and says," I would love to hear you." Clearly enjoying every bit of my annoyance, as smirk is permanently plastered on his face.

"That's it! I am leaving," I raise from the chair and grab my handbag," I don't think you are interested to save this deal... you are just.....Impossible." I stare angrily at him.

Dirty-minded asshole!

" Don't give me that attitude, I should have never listened to dad and bothered to call you," he met my gaze and says in an emotionless voice," I always knew you were just a waste of time."

You were just a waste of time.

Each word felt like a needle piercing through my heart. I close my eyes and take a deep breath to ignore the pain, not wanting to show any of sign hurt, with the calmest voice I speak, " You can't change the details of the deal because you already submitted them. Somebody from inside leaked them, that means he is still working here for your rivals. Ask the same team to change the information and prepare everything from scratch, as you found out about the betrayal. Pretend that you have talked to Hansen's and will submit the new quotations. This time also details will be leaked, but it will be in your favor. You will easily crack this deal with your original quotations."

I walk to the door and place my hand on the knob, as I say," You are welcome."

With this I left his office as fast as I can, his words still ringing in my head mingling with the voices of my past.

You were just a waste of time.

She's just a waste of time.