You've been working with Asher as his captive for several months, but given how he treats you, it seems more like you're working FOR him. Your relationship started off very badly and is not getting any better. Him: angry, cold, sarcastic, insensitive. And you: Who stands up to him and doesn't get stepped on. He HATES it. The way you stand up to him.

He was on the couch looking at his phone while smoking.

"Captive. Serve me a coffee." he ordered you.