The Billionaire's Desire novel Chapter 41

I spent most of the day working on a new campaign for the next season. The office was a lot more tense because of what happened. Which is why i decided to hide out in my office after lunch.

Myself and Molly found a few other women and men that have been sexually assaulted. Because of that everyone was just so tense.

Today Jack fired 3 employees. Which meant a lot of people were picking up tasks that they aren't being paid for. Including me.

Hate to say it but this is the perfect distraction whilst Nick is not here. He's tried to call me but he's always being dragged to meetings or he has no signal.

"Ben just pulled up, go home Selene'' Jack says stopping by my office. He had his jacket on and Molly was holding his hand. I realised we were the last ones here and it was already 7 in the evening.

" okay, goodnight" I said turning back to my laptop. I needed to finish this last bit before I even thought about going home.

I knew that if I went home I'd go crazy just waiting for Nick and I didn't want to do that.

" Selene I'm serious go home" Jack said not leaving my door. I reluctantly looked up at him. He stared me down, an attempt to intimidate me. Even though he is my boss we started this company together. We are at the same level.

Molly grabbed Jack's arm and pulled him away. " Don't forget to switch off the lights Selene" she said. I smiled at her. " of course" I shook my head as all I could hear was Jack moaning all the way down the corridor.

If Ben was here I probably should start getting ready to leave. I know that his job is to drive me when and where but I do like him to have time to himself. I checked my emails once more but there was nothing new.

Only random emails from people wanting to collaborate with the brand. We don't collaborate that much only when there is a cause involved. Toby suggested we do a black business collaboration. I can see that it is close to his heart and I support it to.

I'll have to speak with Jack about that.

I logged out and checked over the floor making sure to switch off lights. At 9 every evening someone comes in to check anyway but I do like to make their job easier especially if they are coming late.

I walked out the building and spotted Ben waiting in the car. I slid in. " took your time didn't you" Ben commented as he pulled out of the parking bay.

" just drive" I groaned, I could feel a headache coming along. Today has definitely been one stressful day. " forgot how cranky you get when Nick is out of town" he mumbled.

I ignored him, I didn't have the energy to even reply with a sarcastic comeback.

I hate how members of my team have been sexually assaulted on my floor and I never suspected a thing. I know that I am technically just the designer but this is mine and Jack's company. I needed to work harder on ensuring that my employees are good too.

" You okay, you seem off" Ben asked as we stopped at a red light. I turned my head to him. " we had to fire 3 people today for sexual misconduct benny, I'm physically and emotionally drained" I said letting out a deep sigh. When the light turned green, he pressed on the accelerator a little too harshly sending me forward.

Ben looked like he was about to apologise but as I reached for my seatbelt he narrowed his eyes. " how many times selene, put your damn seatbelt on"

I quickly put it on.

" can you maybe go to volume 5 you're hurting my head" I said massaging my temples.

He was quiet for the rest of the ride which I was thankful for. I rested my head against the door silently, until we pulled into my street. I lifted my head and squinted at the harsh lights in my driveway.

"is that?" Ben mumbled switching off the car. I looked over at my door and saw a girl sitting on the steps, she was on her phone.

" oh fuck" I ducked in the car. She was back already?.

Ben looked back at me, confused until he widened his eyes. " why do you look like youre fucked, have you even spoken to her since she left?"

Shit shit shit.

" does she look pissed?" I asked him trying to get a quick peek at her. Hannah left for a small tour and now I have only realised that I haven't even called her since.

" she looks exhausted but I think we can tell who's the better friend here. She came to you first before getting any sleep. She might kill you" Ben said before leaving the car.

I lifted my head as Ben ran over to Hannah. He wrapped his arms around her and pulled her up.

She smiled as she kissed his cheek and slowly locked eyes with me.

I bit my lip as she gave me that smirk of hers. Oh I am so dead.

Somehow I was able to find the courage as I got out of the car and walked towards her. Ben helped get my things from the car.

" Get over here bitch before I never fucking speak to you again" Hannah said firmly, her heel digging into the ground.

" you couldn't survive without me" I said wrapping my arms around her. I buried my face into her hair, smelling the expensive perfume.

She hugged me back. " looks like you could" she mumbled. Her words felt like a knife to the heart.

I was a terrible friend.

" I'm so sorry Haan, I really am sorry I haven't contacted you but it's just been so hectic here. Please don't hate me I will get you anything you want, any designer just tell me" I said hugging her tightly.

" you think you can just buy my forgiveness" she huffs leaning back.

I looked at her dead in the eye. " they better be expensive you ignorant bitch" she said rolling her eyes. I grabbed her shoulders and pulled her in for yet another hug.

Ben decided to help bring Hannah's bags inside. In honestly did look like she had just got back. I switched on the lights and headed for the kitchen. Maybe I am truly ignorant to completely ignore one of my best friend's and my employees.

Ben left soon after, he needed to get back anyway. After letting him out and made my way back to the kitchen where Hannah was drinking her white wine and staring at her phone.

" I heard that Andre was back, what the fuck is that about" she said, she showed me an article she was reading online which had Andre's face on it.

I sat down with her. " needs money I guess, don't trust him he is sketchy as fuck" I mumbled pouring myself a glass.

" like I didn't know that already I never liked that fucker" I giggled, she really didn't.

" how was your tour, I'm really pissed I couldn't come" I said looking down at my glass.

She picked at her nails. " I'm sure you were"

" No I'm sorry I know you're busy with the business but it was really good until about 3 weeks ago" she sighed. I leaned forward intrieged. " one of the artists pulled out last minute which totally fucked everything"

Shit.

" did the fans get angry, what did you do?" I asked her. The tour she went on was a super secret tour with this band that really tried to keep their private life hidden.

The fan base was huge and they would pay thousands just to see them live which is why I never even got to see any videos of the tour. Only pictures because they were so fucking secretive about everything.

" yeah they were pissed but we managed to get another act in last minute. Youtube star, he was a hit with the girls that's for sure"

Aren't they always.