Chapter 2 Rival In Love

Deanna grabbed Jeannie's hand before the latter's hand landed on her face.

Deanna's eyes were clear, gaze firm. There were no signs of her being drunk.

She shook off Jeannie's hand and stepped closer to her. "I stole your man? But you know what? I don't have to. Look at yourself. You're so unattractive. You wouldn't have satisfied him."

She chuckled and went upstairs.

Jeannie's anger reached its pinnacle. She gritted her teeth and ran after her.

"Bitch, stop!"

However, the door slammed shut in her face.

Jeannie went berserk. She kicked the door over and over again.

A sweet song and the sound of running water came from inside.

Deanna was taking a shower in the room.

She looked at the blood on her white panties and frowned.

Deanna had always planned and dreamed about how her first time would be romantic and special but didn't expect to lose her virginity in the car.

Dario was rough. He didn't know how to be tender to women.

However, her heart swelled with a sense of accomplishment. Dario never paid attention to women, but Deanna had succeeded in having sex with him tonight.

Deanna sneered as she recalled Dario's expressionless face while he smoked.

He was really good at pretending to be chaste.

She saw the undisguised lust in his eyes.

Deanna came to her senses as she thought of his deep-set eyes. She tossed her underwear into the trash can.

It had been three months since her return, but Vernon didn't allow her to work in the Miller Group.

It seemed obvious he was afraid she would end up finding the truth.

Considering Vernon had barred her from working in the company, Deanna decided to work in Dario's company. She had to get acquainted with the people in the business circle to find the truth about her parents' death.

The next day.

By the time Deanna woke up, Jeannie had already gone to the company.

She quickly came downstairs and saw her aunt, Lisa Miller, but didn't bother talking to her.

Since Vernon wasn't at home, the two didn't have to pretend anymore.

Deanna had a simple breakfast and went to Dario's company.

She knocked on the door of the CEO's office. However, to her utter dismay, Jeannie opened it.

The smile on Jeannie's face vanished when she saw Deanna.

"What are you doing here?" Jeannie asked coldly.

Deanna smirked at Jeanne and squeezed herself inside through the gap.

"I came here for Dario. Obviously."

Dario was sitting at his desk, skimming through the documents. His brows shot up when he heard Deanna's voice.

Jeannie strutted to the desk and blocked Dario's view.

She was furious but tried her best to come across as gentle and considerate. "Dario is busy now. If you have anything to say, you can convey it to me."

Deanna shrugged and smiled at her. "You are not the CEO's wife. There is no point in telling you."

Jeannie gritted her teeth and tried to hold back her impulse to slap Deanna. "What are you saying? I'm engaged to Dario. We're going to get married soon."

"But you aren't married to him now. Am I right?"

Deanna smiled, walked past Jeannie, and stood in front of Dario.

"What's up?" Dario dropped the file in his hand and looked up at her.

He looked cold and distant as if nothing had happened between them the night before.

He seemed as if they were casual acquaintances who had nothing special to do with each other.

Deanna wasn't surprised. It was typical of a man to react that way.

Deanna's eyes gleamed with mockery. However, she quickly changed her expression and flashed a sweet smile.

"Dario, it has been three months since I came back. I can't stay at home all day. It's boring. I want to work in your company. Can you hire me?" she asked, leaning toward him.

She bent over and showed a bit of cleavage.

She looked attractive.

Jeannie was about to explode with rage. She would never believe the two had slept with each other.

After all, she had been with Dario for more than a year. She had tried seducing him, but he never made a move on her. She couldn't believe Deanna had managed to seduce Dario.

Seeing Dario's coldness toward Deanna, she felt relieved.

But even so, she still wouldn't allow Deanna to work in Dario's company.

"Deanna, you just graduated," she said, pretending to be concerned. "This is a precious time in your life. Explore the world and have fun. Why are you in such a hurry to work? Your uncle doesn't want you to work in the Miller Group because he cares about you. He couldn't bear to see you exert yourself."

Deanna chuckled when she heard that. "Wow! Really? I thought he was afraid I might find out something."

Jeannie's smile froze.

"What the hell are you saying? What are we afraid of?"

"Who knows?" Deanna commented and then looked at Dario again.

"Can you do this as a favor for the help I offered you last night?"

Her face beamed with mischief.

How cheeky she was!

After all, she was the one who had taken the initiative to seduce him last night.

Dario's gaze fell on Deanna's neck for a second before he returned to his work.

"Our company doesn't entertain lazy people."

Jeannie's eyes lit up with joy. She assumed nothing had happened between them last night, and Deanna had just made up a lie.

"I knew it. You can't join Dario's company and just laze around."

Deanna ignored Jeannie. She leaned against the desk and batted her eyelashes. "I promise I won't slack off. How about me being your secretary?"

Jeannie couldn't take it anymore. "Deanna Miller."

"What?" Deanna cast a provocative look at her. "Are you afraid I will steal him from you?"

"Of course not. I trust Dario."

Jeannie grabbed his arm and leaned closer to him to show off their relationship.

However, Dario frowned and pushed Jeannie away.

Her action made him change his mind.

"My company will be holding a job recruitment drive in three days. You can sign up for it if you want," he said nonchalantly.

"Really? Thanks."

Dario's face softened when he saw her smiling face.

He had to admit she did have a contagious smile.

Dario got up, opened the door, and walked out.

"I'm leaving for a meeting."

"Dario." Jeannie chased after him.

Deanna's face broke into a triumphant smile. Entering the business circle was the first step to carrying out her plan.

She had sworn in front of her parents' tombs that she would find the cause of their death and why the Miller Group went bankrupt regardless of whatever effort it would take.

After thinking for a while, she straightened her silky locks, walked out, and got into the elevator.

Meanwhile, Dario was looking at his phone in the conference room.

He looked at Deanna's video on the screen.

Her high heels clattered on the floor as she strode confidently.

A smile emerged on Dario's face when he saw her smooth hair billow with the wind.

The next second, he remembered how alluring she looked last night.

He assumed she was experienced in hooking up with men.

His face darkened at the thought. He threw the phone away in anger.

"Let's start the meeting."