Betrayed Wife? Happy Divorcée!

Chapter 2: New Boss

Okay Mauve, don't worry, he is just your boss, it's not like he is one of the richest people under 30, that's part of the current movement of helping the supernatural world integrate better with the human world or that he is one of the most desirable bachelors or that he is the alpha heir of his pack. Ha ha ha... Yeah... No biggie... Oh, who am I kidding? Oh God, I can't mess this lunch up, my career depends on this meal. Well, I shouldn't take it that far but still.

Ding 20th floor~

When I got out of the elevator, I was greeted by the stare of the secretary, one that I knew very well.

"What are you doing here?" Allison said looking at me from head to toe.

As always, I smiled politely "I work here, remember?"

She rolled her eyes "I know, I meant, what are you doing on the presidential floor?"

"Why else would I be here?" I sighed "Mr. Ardere asked for me."

"That's not-"

"Ms. Roberts! What's the meaning of this?" A cold but stern voice send chills down my spine.

"Ms. Stark I was just-"

"Save it, we'll talk about your lack of manners later ms. Roberts"

Emmeline Stark is the Head of the HR Department turned to me and it was like a switch flipped. Gone was the coldness in her eyes as it was replaced with warmth.

"Mauve, pleasure to see you again." she smiled as we shook hands and that made me smile "Please follow me, mr. Ardere is waiting for you."

As I followed her, I saw how angry Allison was. Oh God, I can feel another fight with my husband over his little sister coming soon. Please go away headache, I don't want you.

"Mason, please inform the alpha that mrs. Hue is here"

"He already knows," he said standing up and looking at us with a smile "You may go in mrs. Hue"

Mason opened the door and I was met with the most beautiful man I have ever seen in my entire life. The pictures didn't do him justice. It feels like time stopped just for me to appreciate its creation.

He was incredibly tall, his black hair was nicely combed, but it looked long enough for it to turn into a comma hairstyle for off-duty, and when our eyes met, his green eyes seemed to sparkle. How is that even possible? Wow, he is trul- Wait, why am I even checking him out? I'm married! He is my boss, nope he is nice to look at but that's it!

He smiled and oh my God, heart! Stop it! You are married and he is a wolf with super hearing!

He walked in my direction "You must be my new head of design," he extended his hand "nice to meet you I'm Axel Ardere but please call me Axel."

"With all due respect, I'd rather not, Mr. Ardere" I shook his hand but immediately removed it "Sorry, I didn't mean to remove my hand so fast, it's just that a shock of electricity hit me, it's probably some static" I chuckled a little while wiping my hands on my pants as if that was going to rid me of the static.

He laughed, what a beautiful soun- no stop it Mauve "No problem, it's a good thing actually."

"Really?" he nodded and I went to shake his hand again and I could still feel the electricity but this time I didn't pull away as fast as I did before.

"Like I said ms. Hue" he smiled "It's actually a good thing that you feel the electricity, it means that our partnership will be successful. Trust me, you have a long future here."

"I'll believe you then mr. Ardere" I smiled while grabbing my hand. For some reason it still tingles, as if his hand is still holding mine.

"Now, how about we go for lunch ms. Hue?"

"I thought we were going to have lunch here, sir."

"Ouch" he chuckled as he grabbed his chest "I thought mr. Ardere was bad but sir is way worse, if you can't call me Axel then Ardere or mr. Ardere is fine, ms. Hue."

"Okay mr. Ardere, and please call me mrs. not ms." I chuckled "I'm married after all."

"Is that so?" he asked while leaning against his desk "Then may I ask why you are still using your maiden name?"

"Oh, my husband said that if I wanted to keep my last name I could and I agreed."

He arched an eyebrow "Then am I right to assume that if he had asked you to take his last name you would've?"

I pondered a little "I'm not sure, I don't see myself changing my last name."

"You never know what life will throw at you mrs. Hue" I could tell there was a hidden meaning behind his words but I didn't want to overanalyze it so I simply nodded in agreement because it was also true.

"We should get going or we'll miss the reservation, shall we mrs. Hue?" he walked towards me offering me his arm "May I?"

I chuckled a little slipping my arm in his. "Are we going to a ball or something, mr. Ardere?"

"How did you know?" he chuckled.

"A woman has her ways, but if that was the plan you should've told me in advance so that I could wear the appropriate gown."

"Don't worry," he stopped walking and looked into my eyes "You'd look gorgeous no matter what you are wearing."

His gaze was something I'd never experienced, it made my breath hitch and my heart race, all the teasing was gone, and I could feel a tension brewing in the air, so I did what any rational person would do: I looked away, took a deep breath and cleared my throat.

"Thank you for the compliment mr. Ardere" I said not looking at him "We should probably go right? We don't want to miss the ball."

He chuckled and I could feel the vibration from it "You are right milady, our carriage awaits."

With that we went out of the office and took the elevator and to the employee parking lot. "I'll be the one driving, I hope you don't mind."

I shook my head "Not at all, mr. Ardere."

He nodded "The restaurant is near by, it'll only take about 10 minutes, I already made reservations and Mason just called to inform them we are on our way, do you have any food restrictions I should know about?"

"No, I can eat anything and as far as I know I don't have any allergies either."

"Good to know"

The rest of the drive was quiet but relaxing at the same time and not at all awkward which was nice. The car started to slow down and I saw THE restaurant I was dying to go to. Oh my God, I've been talking about it non-stop to my husband but he's very busy and doesn't have the time. It's a little sad that the first time I eat here is not with him but I'm also excited to eat here.

The car came to a stop and as I started to open the door I felt a hand on my shoulder and I turned to my left to look at mr. Ardere.

"Wait a moment" he said smiling and he got out of the car and came to the passenger door.

He's going to open the door for me, that's really sweet and gentlemanly. When was the last time Jake did something like that? Well, if I can't remember it it's probably been a long time.

"Milady, we've arrived at our destination."