Chapter 20 Simon had been a model of restraint for the past five years . He had shown zero interest in the parade of women who had tried to catch his eye , sparking rumors among his family and friends about his preferences . His grandfather had even dropped not - so - subtle hints , saying he did not care if Simon's partner was male or female , as long as he brought someone home . He had tried to move on , even went on dates with other women . However , when things started to get serious , he just could not go through with it . Their surprised looks when he backed off stung every time. He had even sought medical advice . " Mr. Canfield , there's nothing physically wrong with you . Maybe you should talk to a therapist , " the doctor had suggested . To save himself from further awkwardness , Simon had embraced a life of solitude . He figured he was destined to be alone - until Jessica's name lit up his phone screen again . His heart skipped a beat as he stared at the number . He had to lean against the wall and take several deep breaths to steady himself before he could pick up the call . With a shaky voice that he tried to control , he answered , " Ms. Sullivan , to what do I owe the pleasure of your call ? " Jessica brushed off his snide remark without a second thought . " Simon , does our engagement still stand ? " she had asked . Simon's heart was doing somersaults , but he managed to keep his voice steady . " You must be kidding , Ms. Sullivan . You're a married woman now . " Undeterred , Jessica pressed on . " Just tell me , is our engagement still on ? " Simon's words came out all jumbled . " Ms. Sullivan , are you proposing an affair ? " After she hung up , Simon was kicking himself . He had his secretary dig into Jessica's recent life and that's when he found out Anthony , that jerk , had played her for a fool . Simon called back in a heartbeat . " It's on , always on . " There was a brief silence on the line , and then they set a date to make it official next Monday . Worried she might have second thoughts , Simon blurted , " Whoever chickens out is a scaredy - cat . " " Immature , " was all Jessica said . 1/3 Chapter 20 Simon turned to his secretary . " Am I that immature ? " Seeing Simon usually so cutthroat in business , his secretary was taken aback to see him acting like a lovesick college kid . " Yeah , you're being pretty … immature , " the secretary confessed . Simon was second - guessing himself again , fretting over what he had said . " Will she think I'm not serious enough ? Should I call her back and explain ? " How do I fix my image in her eyes ? " Come on , say something . I pay you well . Don't you get how a girl's mind works ? " The secretary , Simon's age , just gaped at his boss , who seemed to have lost his mind , his face screaming ' I can't even . ' +25 Bonus The secretary materialized in front of the panoramic window . " Sir , Anthony's assistant is putting together a wedding invite for you and Ms. Sullivan . " Simon snuffed out his cigarette and let out a stream of smoke . " Give it to him . Whatever he wants , just give it to him . " And before the wedding , I want Harris Group in our hands . " The secretary bowed slightly . " It's underway . By tomorrow night , Harris Group will be history . " He was determined to give Anthony a lesson he would not forget . His grandfather's words echoed in his mind , ' Cut off the enemy's retreat , and they'll never rise again . ' Simon was never one to show mercy . His fierce determination was mirrored in the glass . " What are you up to ? " Jessica approached , draped in a blanket , and Simon's face softened into tenderness . He wrapped his arms around her , nuzzling into her shoulder . Jessica played with his hair , teasing , " Acting like a little critter , aren't you ? " The secretary caught his breath . To think someone would dare compare Simon to a little animal . A death wish , perhaps ? However , Simon's next move was even more astonishing to the seasoned secretary . Simon nuzzled again and playfully barked , " Woof , woof . " The secretary left with a look of distaste , quietly shutting the door behind him .. 2/3 Chapter 20 " Tsk tsk , the mighty CEO is just a lovesick fool ! " Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!