He Blamed Me For His Assistant's Mess!

Synopsis

That eight-million-dollar deal I'd bled to secure? My husband's assistant completely messed it up. But Asher, my husband and also my boss, publicly reprimanded me in front of the entire office. "If you can't handle the job, Harper, do us all a favor and stay home playing housewife. At least there, your incompetence would be free!" When we got home, he adopted a chillingly business-like demeanor. "You were in charge of this project, so you have to take responsibility for ruining it. Even if I'm your husband, I have to handle this fairly! Understand?" Before I could even respond, his assistant, Chloe, sent me a text. "Harper, it's all my fault. Asher bought me a cupcake to cheer me up, it was really good! Should I order one for you too?" A bitter laugh escaped my lips as I glared at Asher. "Oh, you're so fair and unbiased!" That night, I called my long-time rival. "You wanted to be my boyfriend, didn't you?" One moment, I was submitting my resignation to HR. The next, I was summoned into Asher's office. The instant I walked in, a cup of coffee was flung