Abigail was annoyed by his question and glared at him. "How could I forget? Stop talking about it and hurry to work."Xander replied, "Okay. Breakfast is on the table, all warm. You can eat after you wash up."Abigail responded with a simple, "Mm-hmm.""Something's off with the boss today." At Zane Corporation's meeting room, over a dozen people, like senior executives, project leaders, and Keith, were sitting. They were supposed to meet in person, but just 10 minutes before it started, Xander sent a message. He told them he would join them online while they all met in the room. This was not new, so no one was surprised. But then, in the middle of the meeting, Xander suddenly said, "Hold on, I need to see if my wife is awake." He vanished from the computer screen, and everyone began to talk.Employee A asked, "Mr. Jackman, you've gotta know what's happening, don't you?"Keith replied, "Mr. Zane said so, didn't he? He's going to see if his wife is awake."Employee B added, "Everyo
Immediately afterward, a woman wearing only a spaghetti strap gown appeared on the screen, but due to the camera angle, the woman's face was not visible and only the lower portion beneath her clavicle was seen.And just when everyone's eyes were opened wide to see what the woman looked like, the screen instantly went dark...Employee A's eyes widened. "Is that Mrs. Zane?""Who else but her? Would Mr. Zane bring another woman home?" Employee D said."Mrs. Zane has such a nice figure! No wonder she managed to enchant Mr. Zane," Employee A added."Her voice is so soft and melodious too. My heart tingles hearing it," Employee B quipped.Employee C also chimed in, "Mr. Zane is just too anxious for her. He turned off the camera before we even got a look at her face."After listening in on the chatter, Keith slowly said, "You think I'm invisible or something? How dare you gossip about Mrs. Zane in front of me!"Everyone turned to Keith. "Keith, aren't you curious about who Mrs. Zane i
When the word "wifey" came out from his mouth, it sounded like the most melodious note on earth. It was deep yet sexy, and was totally enchanting.Last night, he used the very same voice when he insisted on her calling him "hubby".It was as if she was put in a trance, and she would do everything he asked her to.He then said, "Come, call me hubby again!"Abigail pulled herself away. "It's working hours now... Don't you be naughty."Xander was amused by her bashfulness. "Come on, I know my limits. Come and have your breakfast."Just as Xander was about to make her breakfast, Abigail stopped him. "Go concentrate on your work. I can eat myself. Don't you interrupt your work because of me. I don't want to be blamed for that.""You..." Xander chuckled lovingly and could only go back to work.Abigail then turned around and went back to her room, putting on the homewear he had prepared for her before coming out to have breakfast.As she had her breakfast, Abigail called Melody. "Mel
Melody may be bold and would dare to speak her mind on everything, but when it came to asking her to do something immoral, she would be more righteous than anyone else.At this moment, as she was worried that Abigail had done something totally immoral, Melody panicked. "Caterpie, if you don't want to divorce Mr. Zane, you definitely shouldn't be screwing around with another man. If you really get pregnant with another man's child, you think Mr. Zane can endure that humiliation?"Abigail was at a loss for words."Whether he can endure that or not, I don't know, but if I were him, I'd be raising hell," said Melody."Bloody hell, Mel, am I such a person in your eyes?""Of course not. You're still the same as me: all bravado, no guts. Though sometimes, we toot our horn a little to entertain ourselves.""Then why are you doubting me?""You're the one telling me those worrisome things. Hurry up, tell me you're just pulling my leg."Abigail lifted her glass of milk and slowly said, "W
"Their family's financials are about the same as mine, perhaps even better by a bit," Melody replied."Details, please," Abigail said."Their family is from neighboring Anselton. Anselton's GDP is much higher than Florivera and they're richer overall. Their property prices are also higher than North Florivera here. They have two houses in Anselton, and his parents are both running their SME, and are earning well."So, whatever my boyfriend earns doesn't need to go into supporting his parents. They even saved up a small fortune for him. His mother even said that they have already saved up the education fund for their grandchild, so we can have a child anytime and they'll help us in raising our kid.""Why does it feel like she's raising unrealistic expectations there?" Abigail commented."You got that feeling too?" Melody asked."You too?""It was there last night, but after that it was gone.""How come?" Abigail asked."It's because last night, his mother gave me a bank card wi
"No, he has no such thoughts. He's always on my side and respects my thoughts. It's because Grandma wants a great-grandchild and she's getting old now, so who knows how many years she has left. I don't want Grandma to pass on with regrets, so I must let her have a great-grandchild during her lifetime.""Caterpie, why do I feel like you're a proper bitch right now?""Huh?" Abigail was confused.Melody then said, "Now it sounds like you're using Xander as a tool to help you conceive.""No, I'm not," Abigail denied vehemently."Then, do you like him?"Abigail pondered for a bit. "He's handsome, fit and rich, what woman doesn't like all that? So, I think I do like him.""You think? You're a complete bitch then!""What?! I never think of any man but him, how am I a bitch now?""Wow, the bitchiest bitch you are! You don't even know whether you like him or not and you slept with him!""He's my husband! It's perfectly legal and reasonable that I sleep with him!"Melody found herself
"Ouch!" Abigail's eyes turned red. She almost shed a tear.He was very strong. So, although he did not use much strength, his grip hurt her."I'm sorry!" Xander immediately loosened his grip. "There are many rare books in the study. Take a look and see if there's something you like."Abigail held her wrist that was hurt. She angrily said, "I don't want to!"Xander asked, "What do you want to do then? Let me know, and I'll arrange it."Abigail said, "I want to go home."Xander replied, "This is your home."Abigail retorted, "This is your home, not mine."Xander was speechless.When she saw the hurt in his eyes under the silver-rimmed glasses, Abigail realized she had gone too far.She moved closer to him and pressed against him. "Just now you talked to me in such a fierce tone. And you even hurt me. That was why I spoke in anger. I won't leave if you hug me now."Xander did not hug her. His gaze was gloomy when he looked at her.Abigail did not expect that. She instantly blu
In the past, Abigail could not relate to Stella and Emma's senses of helplessness and despair.But she could faintly feel that at this very moment...She could not fight back or escape. She felt as if she were a fish on a chopping board, at the mercy of Xander's actions!She widened her eyes to see the man in front of her clearly. She did not expect him to turn into a monster that wanted to hurt her.Suddenly, her phone, which had been taken away by Xander, rang loudly.She had set different ringtones for different callers. So, although she could not see the caller's name, she knew it was Felix just by listening to the ringtone.She then tried to push Xander away with all her strength, but she failed.In her moment of despair, her tears slid down from her eyes and fell onto the back of Xander's hand. He was instantly heartbroken. He quickly came back to his senses.He finally stopped hurting her.He released her before opening his mouth to speak. But not a single word came out