The CEO's Assistant

"Arianna!"

"Miss Richard!"

"Arianna Richard!"

Arianna walked out of RF head office and media swarmed around her like sharks at feeding frenzy. Six big tall muscular men in black suits stood around her stopping the reporters. Arianna's stunning face remained still, cold and emotionless, her head held high as she walked towards her black maybach pulled up to the curb.

Reporters followed her, pushing against her bodyguards shoving cameras and microphones in her face.

"Arianna, can you tell us about blacklisting Gold Models?" A short man with cropped black hair asked "How can a mere assistant blacklist anyone?" This question caused Arianna to stop, shocking everyone, a slight cold smile formed on her face.

The other reporters around him looked at him like he was insane. They weren't sure if this guy had some balls or just stupid, no matter whether an assistant or not she was still Joan Richards daughter, she was the next CEO of the company and she was more powerful than a lot of CEOs , so who were they to question her exactly?

"Sir, I suggest you do your homework before you come and ask stupid questions." Arianna spoke coldly before continuing towards her car.

As her bodyguards pushed the press back, allowing Arianna to elegantly get into her car. Everyone around her watched her in awe, the men mesmerised by her beauty, while the girls were envious of her elegance and charm.

She looked down at her phone and smiled. One of her bodyguards got into the car with while the others all stayed at the RF as Maybach pulled away. Liam beamed proudly as he watched the live broadcast of Arianna.

Suddenly Liam's phone started to ring, a small smile crept on his face as he read her name appear on his phone. He looked up making sure the door was shut, before happily answering the call.

"Hey" he smiled with a joyful smile spread across his face.

"Oh hey." Her reply wasn't quite as joyful as Liam, this caused his face to drop, fear crept up inside him. They haven't actually talked about their relationship, what were they, really?

"Is everything okay?" His tone became worried. The sudden change in his voice cause Arianna to smile slightly.

"Yeah I just wanted to talk to you, but it soundly like you're still at work." Arianna's shy voice surprised both her bodyguard and driver. Neither of them had ever heard her talk like this to anyone. Was there finally a man in her life and who could it be? Who was good enough for their beloved mistress? Both men looked at each other with a curious expression, but both knew not to ask any questions.

"How can you tell I'm still at work?" He looked around quite perplexed.

"I can hear the noise from the construction site next to your office." Liam had forgotten that a new building was going up next to Aimer La Mode head office. He'd learnt to block out the noise, but obviously not everyone else had.

"Oh right," he laughed at his own stupidity. "Well I'm leaving soon, how 'bout I pick you up from yours and then we can talk?"

"Well I'll be in the underground carpark at Aimer La Mode, soon." She shyly spoke. Her driver was rather confused when heard her words, but did as he was told and headed straight for the underground parking lot of Aimer La Mode.

"I'll be down in just a moment, I'll send Jasper down to escort you to my car." Liam quickly stood up started packing up his desk as he called Jasper in. A tall, handsome young man walked into his office, his bright hazel eyes were a beautiful contrast for his mocha skin and black hair was neatly cut to flatter his gorgeous face. He stood proud and emotionless in front of his boss.

"Jasper, go downstairs to the carpark Arianna Richard will turn up shortly, and escort her to my car." Liam didn't even look at his assistant when he spoke so he missed the spilt second of shock that crossed Jasper's face. However, Jasper's professionalism took over and continued to be a calm.

"Yes sir," Jasper's deep tone replied. While the assistant couldn't help but wonder exactly what the relationship between Liam and Miss Richard, he knew he could not ask.

"Oh and Jasper..." Liam looked up before he reached the door.

"I know sir, I won't say anything to your father." Jasper continued out the door towards the elevator.

Liam smiled at his loyal assistant, Jasper had worked for him for many years now, he'd grown rather fond of his assistant, he was competent, kept his mouth shut and most importantly, he was loyal to Liam and not his father.

Liam meet Jasper when he was in england four years ago, Jasper had just finished his business degree at Oxford University, however seemed to be struggling to find a job despite his top marks. Liam wanted to help out the man, but his assistant at the time warned him not, when asked why his assistant simply replied.

"Well sir, can we really trust someone of... his background." His assistant stated arrogantly, Liam had never been so furious in all his life and fired his racist assistant on the spot. He then offered the job to Jasper who gracial accepted.

Despite having to pick up his life and more to France, Jasper adjusted quite quickly and even married his French girlfriend after three years in May. In order to thank him for everything he'd done, Liam paid for the couple's honeymoon in the Caribbean.

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Jasper waited patiently, when a shiny, black Maybach appeared, stopping in front of him and out stepped a tall, beautiful young woman. While Jasper had been her on TV a lot lately, he was shocked by how beautiful she was in real life, no wonder his boss was smitten by this woman. He just hoped that this woman wasn't after his company nor would she cause him the pain Chloe had.

"Miss Richard." Jasper held out his hand "I'm Jasper Walters, Mr. Clair's personal assistant, it's a p.l.e.a.s.u.r.e to make your acquaints."

"Likewise, Mr. Walters." She extended her hand and was pleasantly surprised by the young man's politeness and competence.

"Please Miss, call me Jasper." He smiled

"Then call me Arianna." She returned his smile, as he lead her to car where Liam would meet them shortly. They walked in silence for a few moments before Jasper finally spoke.

"Arianna, please I don't wish to be out of line but I wish to enquire about your intentions with Mr. Clair?" This question caused Arianna to stop walking. She knew why Jasper was asking this question, in fact it was the question all the house staff had been thinking, but hadn't had to guts to ask yet. However, she really didn't know the answer, she cared about Liam, more than she ever knew she could, but there were so many obstacles in the way.

"Mr. Clair and I are simply friends." She spoke a colder tone than before. "Due to our backgrounds and family feud, this is a little more complicated. I understand your concern for your boss, however our relationship does not involve you. So I suggest stay out of it."

"Of course Miss, please accept my apologies I did not mean to pry." Jasper understood the underlying message in what she said. He comprehended that both Liam and Arianna knew they couldn't have a romantic relationship and that hurt both of them.

Jasper watched in pity as Arianna hopped into Liam limo awaiting his arrival. Jasper knew how wonderful it felt to love someone, he couldn't imagine how it must feel to be in love with someone and unable to be with them.