Mistress 3

Chapter 3 His Beloved Returns 

Regardless of how late we stayed awake, Samuel always left before I woke up. 

I hauled my tired body into the shower. 

I felt like such a pathetic worker–after pampering Samuel, I still had to go pamper Eric today. 

If it weren’t for the sky–high pay I received from both of them, I would have left a long time ago. 

Samuel and Eric both held the same beloved in their hearts, Karen Harlan. 

A year had passed since Karen went overseas to chase her dreams. 

Since I looked nearly identical to Karen, with an 80% resemblance, I decided to step in and approach Eric, offering to take her place. 

At that time, my family was drowning in debt, owing 150,000 dollars, with the deadline for repayment looming clos- er. I was utterly at a loss. 

Once I agreed to become Eric’s secretary, he cleared all of my debts and even provided me with a generous hourly 

wage. 

Over the years, I’ve stayed by Eric’s side, and I’ve saved quite a lot of money. 

My encounter with Samuel, however, was purely accidental. 

Since then, he’s been clinging to me, occasionally gifting me beautiful jewelry. 

I sold all of them, which also helped me save up a sum of money. 

Walking into the company, I smiled and greeted my colleagues. 

Everyone knew my position in Eric’s heart, so each of them tried to get on good terms with me, fearing that if they ever made a mistake, I could intercede for them. 

But today, the same colleagues who were always enthusiastic looked at me strangely. 

“I heard Mr. Daglesh’s beloved is back. How long do you think this fake can stay?” 

“She’s just a fake, after all. Now that the real one’s back, Mr. Daglesh will definitely kick her out.” 

“I’ve really had enough of her these days. Hehe, her good days are coming to an end soon.” 

Colleagues huddled in clusters, speaking openly, as if they wanted me to overhear. 

I thought, “Is his beloved Karen really returning?” 

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My heart pounded with excitement. 

I couldn’t hold back my happy tears right then and there. 

This was absolutely fantastic! 

With Karen’s return, was it possible for me to finally ditch Eric and Samuel? 

Then I could take my money and enjoy a wonderful life. 

With this thought, I quickened my pace toward Eric’s office. 

“I’ll come and pick you up this afternoon.” 

Eric was by the window, talking on the phone, his image mirrored on the shiny glass. 

The edges of his eyes and brows lifted in a smile, and there was a gentle tone in his voice. 

I was so thrilled that I forgot to knock and just pushed the door open. 

“Mr. Daglesh, I heard that…” 

Eric shot me a displeased look, his eyebrows furrowing. 

I instantly stopped talking. 

“Eric, is there a woman with you? Who is she? Is she your girlfriend?” 

In the silence, I could hear the sweet voice of a woman coming from the other end of the phone. 

“How could you? You found a girlfriend while I was gone. Is that what loyalty means to you?” 

I held my breath, anxiously anticipating Eric’s response. 

Eric spoke softly to Karen, but his words were sharp and cold. 

“No, she’s my subordinate, here to discuss work with me. 

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“Becoming Mrs. Daglesh is not for just anyone. If anyone has that idea, they should first consider whether they’re worthy.” 

I lowered my head. 

After spending so much time with him, I was sure his final words were directed at me. 

Naturally, since I was just a stand–in. 

My initial reason for staying was purely financial. 

Although Eric had been kind to me and had bent the rules for me on several occasions, I knew deep down it was all because of Karen. 

Everything he did was for Karen. 

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Eric ended the call and fixed me with a frosty gaze. 

“Did you forget? You’re supposed to knock before entering.” 

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