I ‘gave myself’ to save my beautiful boss who was poisoned with a strong aphrodisiac. But she thought I took advantage of her and kept picking on me…

When Frederick Lester entered the CEO office, he found his new boss lying on the floor, gasping for breath and tearing at her blouse unconsciously.

“Get out!” Jennifer York exclaimed as soon as she saw Frederick.

With great difficulty, Frederick took his eyes off this stunning woman and hesitate to leave.

“Wait! Come here… Help me!” Jennifer groaned in pain.

Frederick approached her, assessing her condition with surprising expertise. Then his expression grew serious.

“Ms. York, you’ve been poisoned with a strong aphrodisiac. If we don’t act fast, you’ll combust and die in less than three minutes! The only way to counteract it is through physical contact.”

Jennifer was pale and in pain, but she nodded faintly.

“I apologize for what I’m about to do.”

With a swift move, Frederick tore off all her clothes and pressed himself against her!

“Wait…”

Jennifer was shocked. This wasn’t what she had expected!

She wanted to push Frederick away, but under the influence of the drug, she hugged him tighter instead.

Ten minutes later, Frederick stood and said, “Ms. York, I apologize for any discomfort. Please take care and rest well. I’ll be taking my leave now.”

Frederick quickly dressed and left with a pang of guilt.

Jennifer, gathering herself from the sofa, picked up her torn clothing, her eyes seething with anger at Frederick’s departure.

—

“Oh my god… I’m so dead! My impulse to help might cost me my job. That petty woman is undoubtedly upset, and she might fire me!”

Frederick sighed deeply as he left the office. On his way, he noticed the department manager, Ivan Graham, acting suspiciously.

Since it was almost time for the work day to end, Frederick was concerned about running into Jennifer. So, he quickened his pace and left the building.

He was going to attend his thirty-third blind date today.

Three months ago, Frederick’s name was still well known in the Northern Frontier. He was a prominent figure who led a vast army and held the title ‘Hades, the Dark Monarch’.

He single-handedly defeated the coalition forces of various nations and saved the fate of the kingdom Drakonia.

However, due to his outstanding achievements overshadowing the ruler, he suffered from the suspicion of the powerful.

In a fit of anger, he announced his early retirement and returned to his hometown, Mirage City.

Since his records were classified as military secrets, he had to keep them a secret from his family.

In their eyes, he was just an ordinary man with only a high school education and a seven-year military stint.

He didn’t dwell on his past and never discussed his time in Belleria, where he was stationed when he served in the military.

When he arrived at the restaurant, his mother, Sylvia Harper, greeted him anxiously.

“Fred, you’re late! Ms. Campbell has been waiting!”

Marissa Campbell sat at a table. She was elegantly dressed and looking unimpressed with Frederick’s simple attire.

Frederick introduced himself calmly, “Hello, Ms. Campbell. My name is Frederick Lester. I’m twenty-five years old, a veteran, and a high school graduate. I don’t own a car or a house. Currently, I’m an intern at Prospera Corporation, making three thousand five hundred a month.”

As soon as he finished, a cup of cold water was splashed on his face!

“What a waste of my time!” Marissa exclaimed.

Marissa grabbed her bag and stood up.

She sneered and said, “I’m a graduate of a prestigious university and a senior employee at a Fortune 500 company! I earn twenty thousand a month, own two cars, and a house!

“You make less than four thousand, and you’re a nobody. How dare you think of dating me?!

Marissa pointed a finger accusingly at Frederick, her words cutting like a knife.

Frederick’s face turned icy in an instant. If this were Belleria, a woman like her would never get away with such behavior!

When the situation escalated, Sylvia quickly stepped in and said, “Marissa, even though Fred doesn’t have a car or house right now, he’s down-to-earth and full of potential…”

“Back off! Don’t touch me, you old hag!” Marissa yelled and rudely shoved Sylvia aside.

“Don’t touch my mom!” Frederick said angrily.

Then, an older woman with heavy makeup stood up, laughing mockingly.”Sylvia, look at your good-for-nothing son. He doesn’t deserve my daughter in any aspect.”

The woman was Marissa’s mother, Lucy Zeller. She was arrogant, and her eyes were filled with disdain as she looked at Sylvia and Frederick.

“Well, if you marry your daughter to my brother, I’ll reconsider their relationship.”

Sylvia turned pale instantly.

Frederick’s younger sister, Selene Lester, was just starting university. But Lucy’s brother was just out of prison. Also, he was in his fifties and didn’t have a job!

“Um, about that…” Sylvia began hesitantly.

But Lucy swiftly cut her off, “Plus, my daughter is sensitive and precious. After they marry, your son must do all the housework and give his entire salary to her, and-”

Frederick could not take it anymore and exclaimed, “Are you marrying or selling off your daughter? I refuse to marry someone so pampered!”

“Mom, let’s get out of here.” He gently took Sylvia’s hand and led her away.

“What, now you’re leaving without a word? What a worthless man!”

Lucy and Marissa’s mocking voices continued to echo behind them.

But then, a Bentley suddenly pulled up at the entrance, turning heads in the restaurant.

It was a Bentley Elegance 700, a model worth twelve million and was exceedingly rare.

A strikingly beautiful woman stepped out, and she was poised and captivating.

She was dressed in professional office attire, with a tight skirt complemented by black stockings.

The woman was none other than his boss, Jennifer!

Jennifer approached with her elegant gait and said, “Frederick, come with me!”

“Huh?!”

Frederick stood there, completely baffled.

“What’s with that look? Don’t tell me you’ve forgotten me already?!”

Jennifer’s frustration was obvious when she saw Frederick frozen in place. She grabbed his arm and ushered him into the Bentley before driving off quickly.

This stunning woman had come for Frederick!

Marissa’s mouth fell open in disbelief.

Why had such a gorgeous woman come for a nobody like Frederick?!

The Bentley eventually stopped in a quiet spot. Jennifer’s dress had a plunging neckline and was eye-catching.

Frederick sat in the passenger seat and tried not to stare as he asked hesitantly, “Ms. York, why did you come for me?”

Slap!

Jennifer’s hand connected with his face as soon as Frederick finished speaking.

“You’re shameless! And despicable!” she hissed through clenched teeth.

Frederick was more surprised than hurt. He touched his cheek and gave her a strained smile.

“Ms. York, I’m sorry! I was only focused on helping you. If you think that’s not enough, feel free to hit me again, or even fire me.”

Jennifer’s hand paused in mid-air, her expression frosty.

“I need your help with something. If you do it successfully, I won’t hold your earlier actions against you. In fact, I might even give you a permanent job.”

“What?” Frederick asked, his eyes unintentionally drifting to her collarbone, where evidence of their prior encounter was still visible.

“I need you to act as my fiance for just one hour.”

Source: Fantasy Hero Country