In the heart of the bustling city, inside a towering glass building that symbolized power and wealth, lived a nightmare named Dean Loosened. To the world, he was a genius, a successful businessman, and an incredibly handsome man who looked like he had stepped out of a fashion magazine. But to the employees, he was known by a different name: The Devil Manager.
He was cold, arrogant, perfectionist, and ruthless. His voice was like thunder, and his glare could freeze blood.
Riana Aqeela was just an ordinary staff member. She had no influential family background, no high status, and absolutely no power to fight back. For her, survival was the only goal. Every day, she walked into the office feeling like she was walking into a battlefield, knowing that the enemy was waiting for her.
She was forced to endure relentless mental bullying and endless work demands. Whether it was correcting reports at midnight, being scolded in front of everyone for tiny mistakes, or being ordered around like a personal servant, Riana had to swallow her pride and accept it all. If she wanted to keep her job, if she wanted to help her family, she had no choice but to obey every single word that came out of that man’s mouth.
This harsh reality applied to everyone in the company, of course. But Riana was different. She was the main target. She was disturbed, annoyed, and picked on by Dean far more than any other employee. It was as if he enjoyed seeing her frustrated. As if he enjoyed making her life difficult. Why? Was it because she was weak? Or was there another reason hidden behind those cold eyes?
Technically, Dean was only a Manager. But his power was absolute. The CEO of the company was a mysterious figure who rarely ever appeared, a man who trusted Dean blindly, handing over the entire operation, the lives of the staff, and the fate of the business into his hands. Dean could fire anyone. He could cut salaries. He could do whatever he wanted. And no one dared to stop him.
Riana felt trapped. She was like a small bird in a cage owned by a lion. She hated him.
She despised his arrogance. But she was forced to look at him every day, forced to listen to his voice, and forced to follow his commands.
She was forced to endure relentless mental pressure and overwhelming work demands imposed by this handsome tyrant who always looked flawless in his expensive tailored suits. If she wanted to survive in this ruthless corporate world, she had to obey every single word that came out of his mouth, no matter how arrogant or unreasonable.
This harsh reality applied to everyone in the company, of course. But Riana was different. She was the special target. She was disturbed, annoyed, and picked on by Dean far more than anyone else. It was as if he had a personal mission to make her life difficult.
Although technically Dean was only a Manager, his power was absolute. He held the terrifying authority to fire anyone or cut salaries on a whim. And the mysterious CEO of the company? He was rarely ever seen, trusting Dean blindly and handing over the entire operation, the lives of the staff, and the fate of the business into his capable but cruel hands.
Until one day, the line between boss and employee blurred completely. The hatred and tension transformed into something else entirely. Something dangerous, yet irresistible.
Dean Loosened, the man who made her life a living hell, finally revealed his true feelings. He confessed his heart and asked Riana to be his. But there was one condition: their love had to remain a secret. Hidden from the world, for an indefinite period of time.
It all started with that first kiss. A kiss that happened in the most unexpected moment, catching her completely off guard. It was undeniable; that single touch managed to tie her heart to his instantly, shattering all her defenses.
Riana felt thousands of butterflies fluttering wildly in her stomach. It was illogical. It was crazy. How could she fall for the man who bullied her? But deep down, she realized with shocking clarity that she wanted it too. She wanted to be with him. She wanted to date the Devil Manager.
After battling with her mind and emotions, she made her decision. She agreed. She agreed to this secret relationship, whatever the consequences might be. All she knew was that they were drawn to each other by a force stronger than logic. They liked each other. They desired each other.
Love is truly strange and unreasonable. It appears when you least expect it, and often, it chooses the person you never thought you would fall for.
Two Worlds, One Heart
And now, love has come to Riana and Dean. But their relationship is built on vast differences—differences in character, social status, way of life, perspective, and most importantly... their faith.
Dean comes from a family of atheists. He does not believe in God. To him, religion is just a story, and the Creator is nothing more than an imagination. He trusts only in himself, in logi
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