In truth, she was sad—sad because of those cousins' words.She had overheard cruel comments even on their wedding day. That time, it was her husband's uncles and father talking about her dad, mocking him for marrying her off to Jonathan.'After successfully selling off his twin sister to Alfred, now
Jonathan had truly brought Zoey to Paris, and they were now staying at the Roberts mansion in Paris—a place that would serve as Jonathan and Zoey's new home.Zoey didn't need to worry about adjusting to life here, as most of the maids at her husband's mansion could speak her native language. Of cour
"Jon!" The young girl from earlier suddenly ran to Jonathan, whining as she threw herself into his arms. "Look at this woman! She made me spill the coffee I made for you, and now my foot's burned from the hot coffee," the girl complained even more, pouting her lips and puffing out her cheeks."I alr
Thud.Jonathan pushed Zoey onto the bed, causing her to fall and end up lying on her back, staring blankly and fearfully at Jonathan, who looked furious."You're thinking about another man when you already belong to me!" Jonathan growled, glaring at her angrily while loosening his tie. Then, he remo
"Huh, b-blood?!" Zoey gasped in panic, her voice trembling. It couldn't be her period, could it? No, that wasn't it. But then, where did the blood come from?"What is it?" Jonathan murmured in his low, calm voice as they reached the bathroom. He gently removed the blanket covering Zoey and carefully
"Hmm." Jonathan glanced briefly at Cassandra, clearing his throat before returning to his work."The soup's going to get cold. Come on, eat," Cassandra pouted playfully.Jonathan sighed, finally setting aside his tablet to have breakfast, yielding to Cassandra's request.'If I had asked him to eat,
Cassandra paced anxiously in her room, her face filled with worry and her eyes brimming with tears."It's impossible that Jon got married. H-he didn't say anything to me," Cassandra muttered to herself, her chest aching. She had always hoped her story with Jonathan would mirror that of his older bro
Jonathan turned sharply, his jaw clenched tightly, and his face darkened with anger. His piercing eyes locked onto Zoey, radiating a cold and intense fury. The atmosphere around him was suffocating, his posture commanding, yet terrifying.Drip.But as soon as he saw the single tear slip down Zoey's
His cold words made Zoey freeze. Traitor? What?"A traitor?" Zoey stammered, her face suddenly flushed with confusion and fear. Jonathan leaned closer, his face near hers, his gaze sharp and full of warning."You told me to wait for you," Jonathan said in a low, gravelly voice, still locking his pie
Jonathan paused, casting a distant, warning-filled look at the beautiful woman beside him, floating high above. "Seems like you enjoy the extra time."Zoey's eyes widened in surprise, quickly shaking her head. "I-I was just asking. I-I promise, I'll be quiet now."Jonathan said nothing, merely stari
–As planned, Zoey and Jonathan were leaving for Paris tonight."Come visit often, Zoey. If Jonathan doesn't feel like coming, you can come by yourself. Or I'll ask Raphael to pick you up. Just make sure to visit!" Selena said, hugging Zoey."Yes, I'll try to visit more often, especially to see you,
"Y-you're not going to hit me, are you?" Zoey panicked when she saw Jonathan removing his belt—she scooted up to the headboard, afraid he was going to whip her.They had already returned to the mansion, and now Zoey was battling her fear. It looked like she was about to face a very painful punishmen
After finishing their meal, they continued shopping at the mall. Zoey was left feeling heartbroken and annoyed, as Jonathan spent more time with Selena than with her, leaving her standing miserably outside the store. Feeling jealous of Jonathan's closeness with Selena, Zoey chose to wait outside.Ho
"Jonathan, wait."Jonathan immediately stopped in his tracks, immediately turning toward the person who had called out to him. It was none other than Selena, his pregnant sister-in-law."Need help?" Jonathan offered in a soft and gentle voice, sounding both sweet and attentive.Selena nodded. "Abiga
"I-—I'm sorry, I forgot," Zoey squeaked, her voice trembling.Jonathan glared at Zoey, his eyes full of anger. "Clean this up and don't go to bed until I return," he ordered coldly before leaving the room. With trembling hands and a pounding heart, Zoey quickly climbed out of bed. She immediately
Click.Jonathan stepped back into the room, his sharp gaze cutting straight through Zoey. Her hands instinctively darted behind her back, concealing the letter she had just found in her husband's wallet. "What are you hiding?" Jonathan asked in a flat, calm tone, raising one eyebrow as he eyed her
"Cure this!" Jonathan commanded, already in their bedroom. He sat on the edge of the bed, deliberately wearing shorts and lifting them slightly to reveal the bruise on his left thigh from his wife's lethal pinch.Damn! That hurt more than a bullet wound. The real deadly pinch. Fortunately, Jonathan,