The Deal With Mr. Amir

From the back cover

Boss, I need to resign. Please sign my resignation," Akari pleaded.

She had been working here for five years, and her boss was like a demon who seemed to harbor a grudge against her. Although she applied to be a secretary, her role often felt more like a personal secretary slash maid, given the endless demands he made of her. Her contract was ending, and she wanted to submit her resignation letter. She had no intention of renewing her contract-she was going home, just as her parents had asked.

"My answer is still no, Miss Nakamoto," Amir replied, busy signing documents.

"But, Boss, I really need to go home. My mother is sick, and there's no one to take care of her. My contract is ending, please!" Akari said, desperation creeping into her voice.

She hoped to get away with it – Akari thought to herself.

"I'll give you a one-week leave. No more questions. Get out now," Amir responded, causing Akari's jaw to drop in disbelief.

"I swear I'll curse you, you insufferable man," Akari thought angrily.

...

"But, Boss, it's only been three days, not even a week! Three days! And now you're calling me back! Wait, whose child is that?" Akari yelled, furious that she was being summoned.

"Here. She's been freaking annoying, crying all day, and I need sleep," Amir said, thrusting a crying baby into Akari's arms, leaving her stunned.

"Boss, I'm not a nanny!" Akari protested, looking back at the now-silent baby.

"Thank God, I'm going to sleep now. You take care of that little demon," Amir said as he flopped onto the bed.

"Can I kill this man?" Akari thought as she glared at Amir before turning her gaze to the baby, who was now staring back at her.

"Whose child are you?" Akari asked the baby, who just smiled.

...

"What do you mean I can't resign until you find a babysitter?" Akari asked, glancing at the sleeping baby in her arms.

"Exactly. You're fired as my secretary, and now you're hired as the babysitter," Amir said.

Akari's jaw dropped again.

"No way, Boss! I'd rather you order me around and treat me like a servant in your company than make me a babysitter. Please, Boss, have some mercy, even though you're always acting like a demon," Akari protested, as Amir raised an eyebrow.

"Ah, I mean..." Akari stammered.

"Don't worry, I've heard that plenty of times when you gossip with my lazy employees in the pantry," Amir said, causing Akari to gulp nervously.

"I have a deal," Amir said.

"What deal?" Akari asked.

"If I can't find a babysitter for that child, you're free. But if I do, you will be her babysitter forever," Amir said.

"Sir, come on..." Akari protested.

"I'll give you half a billion after the deal," Amir offered.

Akari's eyes sparkled.

"Deal!" Akari agreed.

"I can finally buy the car of my dreams! This will be easy," she thought to herself.

Meanwhile, Amir had his own thoughts running through his head.

"This is the only way to keep you with me. I'm a selfish man. Half a billion is just the start. After this, I'll make sure you get even more, plus a bonus," Amir thought, smiling to himself.

...

"Akari, please, let me explain!" Amir begged.

"No! Get out of here! Go be with your woman! You have no shame!" Akari yelled.

"Muuahhhh!" Amir cried out.

"She's not my woman, I swear!" Amir tried to explain.

"You jerk! I wish I never agreed to anything with you!" Akari shouted.

"Please, baby, let me explain, okay?" Amir pleaded.

"Get out of here, and don't ever come back!" Akari screamed.