Chapter 192 Back then, I saved you...
Upon receiving Serene's directives, the secretary promptly relayed the specifics of the proposed collaboration and its subsequent follow-up to Asa.
Asa meticulously perused the collaboration agreement, his gaze intermittently straying to the office glass that separated him from Sarah. She was engrossed in her work, her attention seemingly held captive by profound thoughts. Her delicate, alabaster fingers swept a loose strand of hair behind her ear, unveiling her graceful, swan-like neck.
"Could you please ask Sarah to join me?" he requested, dialing the number to reach her outside, his gaze intensifying.
Meanwhile, Sarah was engrossed in crafting a PowerPoint presentation assigned by the company. She was taken aback when her department manager summoned her to his office. With a sense of curiosity nipping at her heels, she pushed open the door—
"Mr. Donat, did you need something?"
"Please, have a seat."
Asa offered her a gentle glance, gesturing for her to sit. He then brewed a cup of coffee for her, placing it on the coffee table before her.
"Thank you, Mr. Donat..."
Her voice was soft, her gaze drifting around the office, a subtle unease creeping into her demeanor.
"There's no one else here, you can call me 'senior'," Asa suggested, casually taking a seat across from her.
Recalling Asa's previous request for her to address him as 'senior' in private, she offered an apologetic smile.
"I'm sorry, I forgot. Senior, is there something you need me to do?"
She quickly corrected herself, and the tension in the room eased slightly.
"Well, the company has a business trip coming up, and I'd like you to accompany me."
"A business trip? What's it about?"
Sarah had only been with the company for a few days and hadn't been given any formal tasks. Her work mostly involved assisting with tasks such as creating PowerPoint presentations.
The mention of a business trip piqued her interest. It represented an opportunity for her to challenge herself.
"Yes, it's a hotel project for Valencia Inc. The J&K Group has signed the contract, and I'm overseeing the project. I'd like you to join me."
"Would you like to review the details before making a decision?"
As Sarah remained silent, Asa ventured to speak, simultaneously retrieving a notebook and pulling up project-related documents to show her.
Sarah scrutinized the content carefully, a spark of excitement flickering in her eyes, signaling her genuine interest. However, her expression betrayed a hint of conflict.
"If it's not convenient for you, I won't insist. But the J&K Group places great importance on this collaboration project. If you join me, you'll likely learn a lot, which could be beneficial for your future work," Asa said considerately, his sincerity evident in his tone.
Sarah had initially harbored some reservations, particularly given that the company in question was Valencia Inc. She knew that if their paths crossed, their identities would inevitably be revealed, leading to an uncomfortable situation.
Yet, as she observed Asa's sincere concern for her welfare, coupled with her own passion for her work, she found herself leaning towards agreement.
"Alright, I'll accompany you, Senior. I trust you to look out for me, and I promise to give my all," she finally conceded, her eyes alight with determination.
A captivating glow enveloped them. Asa's gaze remained fixed on her, his thoughts wandering in a moment of distraction. He seemed unsure of his own feelings.
After a moment, he snapped back to reality, his face etched with worry, yet he hesitated to voice his thoughts.
Sensing his turmoil, Sarah asked with concern, "Senior, is there something on your mind?" After a moment's hesitation, Asa took a sip of his coffee and said, "Actually, ever since I first saw you at J&K, I've had a question, but I was hesitant to ask directly..."
Sarah's brow furrowed in confusion as she prompted, "What question? Feel free to ask."
"After I left to study abroad, I heard that you married the president of Valencia Inc. Are you and Antonio still together? Why did you choose to work at J&K instead of his company? As a member of the Valencia family, you should be living comfortably..."
Asa paused, observing Sarah's reaction. A fleeting hint of sadness crossed her face before she quickly concealed it. Despite noticing this brief display of emotion, Asa chose not to probe further, patiently awaiting her response.
After a moment's hesitation, Sarah explained somewhat timidly, "Actually, he did want me to join the Valencia family, but I wanted to carve out my own path."
Following a moment of silence, Asa responded empathetically, "I understand. After all, one cannot rely entirely on another in a marriage. Independence is what provides us with a sense of security."
His words resonated with her, as if he had touched upon her deepest thoughts. She managed a faint smile in response.
Having once shared a deep connection with Antonio, and then experiencing a series of misunderstandings that led to her breaking away from his protection, she had come to understand that the sense of security others provide can always be taken away. True strength, she realized, comes from within.
Sensing her discomfort, Asa refrained from mentioning Antonio again. After agreeing on a time to meet again, Sarah took her leave.
Unbeknownst to her, the moment she left, the gentle and compassionate look in Asa's eyes disappeared, replaced by a hint of profound darkness......
Majestic mountains, their peaks covered in shimmering silver snow, stood tall as snowflakes danced in the air.
At the foot of these snow-capped mountains stood a woman, dressed in a pure white jacket with black trimmings. Her chestnut brown hair cascaded over her shoulders. A light yellow scarf was wrapped around her neck, her hands tucked into her jacket pockets as she faced the winding road behind her, her gaze fixed on the snowy peaks.
Before long, a Maybach pulled up along the winding road below the mountains.
The woman turned her head and greeted with a gentle smile, "You're here."
Antonio frowned, his gaze fixed on Serene as he asked, "What are you implying with your talk of avalanches?"
An oppressive aura seemed to radiate from him. Despite his warm attire, Serene could feel a chill in the air.
Yet, Serene did not flinch, instead meeting his deep, inscrutable gaze head-on.
"Do you remember our time on the snowy mountain? I... I saved you. Do you still remember?"
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