Chapter 21 He blinked , then smiled faintly . " You really can't tell ? " "I want to hear you say it ." She wanted to see how far he'd take the act . Raymond pulled her into his arms . " Those three words come with commitment . Once we sort things out , you can hear them as much as you want ." Josephine didn't answer . He knew " I love you " wasn't something to say lightly - not even for show . He held her for a while , then asked , " What do you feel like eating ? I can order for you . " " Anything's fine . " Raymond stepped out onto the balcony to make the call . The meal was lavish , but she only managed a few bites . " You're not going to the office today ? " she asked . Chapter 21 " Nothing pressing , " he said . She hesitated , then took a bold step . " Monty , I want to intern at your company . " It was the only way to get close to his files and find the video . She was running out of time . Raymond finished chewing , then said slowly , " You're still a sophomore . It's too early for internships . " " I've already finished all my coursework . My thesis is almost done . I can graduate early . " Josephine rarely pushed him like this . Normally , if she sensed resistance , she'd back off . But she wasn't that timid girl anymore . Raymond studied her for a moment . " Which department are you thinking of ? Does it have to match your major ? " " I want to be your secretary . Is that okay ? " He set down his fork , reached into his suit pocket for a cigarette , and lit it . Chapter 21 Smoke curled around his face , briefly softening his sharp features . " You sure ? I thought you didn't want people to find out about us . " " Being your secretary doesn't mean we have to go public . I'm graduating early . I just want to spend more time with you before the engagement . It's easy to keep things quiet ." " Their families had always been rivals . Josephine had learned to هر tread lightly , never giving him a reason to doubt her . He kept smoking , the scent drifting through the room . There was something cold and elegant about him , and smoking made him seem even more brooding and alluring . Raymond was seven years older than Josephine , but only twenty - seven . Aside from his indulgence in bed , he carried himself with a calm confidence that came from experience . How could a man like that stoop so low ? Josephine couldn't understand . She'd heard it herself , and there was no mistaking it . Maybe she'd never really known him at all . Raymond stayed silent . Chapter 21 Josephine asked again gently , " Is that okay ? " He nodded . " Yes ." She'd expected that . He was waiting for the right moment to break her . Josephine smiled , playing along . " Monty , you're the best ! " She kept her tone sweet , but inside , she was waiting for him to leave . She needed to move the sofa and find the pregnancy test . Just then , Elnora called . " Jo , where are you ? " " I'm out , having fun . " Elnora said the expo was boring - nothing worth seeing . She wasn't going back and asked Josephine to go shopping with her instead . Josephine had to agree . Then she turned to say goodbye to Raymond . " When do you want to start ? " he asked . " I'll get a desk set up Chapter 21 there ." " After Nora leaves , I think ." " Alright. " Josephine headed out . The past few days had been weird . Every time she tried to grab the pregnancy test , something got in the way . She'd have to wait for a better moment . She got to the mall first and waited in the underground parking lot . Her Bugatti was one of a kind in the city . As it pulled in , everyone stared . Spring was the perfect season for a convertible , and Elnora had the top down . Josephine waved when she saw her . Just as the car stopped , two men stepped out of the vehicle parked beside it . They glanced over at the Bugatti . " Hey , is that Mr. Bautista's new girl ? Damn , she's gorgeous ," one Chapter 21 of them said .