"Mrs. Weston."Putting down what she was doing, Celeste wiped her hands off with the towel and looked at Tyler. "Mr. Garcia.""Take a seat."Since Rhodes left, she got busier with learning how to cook the dishes he usually eat. As she settled on the sofa, Tyler placed a card on the table. "Take it." Added, he in a grave tone of voice.In confusion, she lowered her eyebrows. Turning it around, she questioned, "A credit card? Why are you giving it to me?""It's a black card. From now on, keep it with you.""Huh?" Celeste turned it up and down again curiously and she murmured, 'I once heard that one has to be filthy rich to have this, I also heard that there are rarely a few people in the world who possesses black card. I'm sure Mr. Weston is extremely rich so he can have it but... Why is Mr. Garcia giving such an important thing to me?' "Uhmm, Mr. Garcia...""You can call me Tyler.""Ohh, ok. So what am I saying is that I am just his contract wife. How can I have it? It's...""It's no
Standing next to him, she stared at him nervously. Celeste took a few breaths while gazing at the board members who were discussing something among themselves. Celeste lost the balance and almost tripped on her foot but thankfully, she managed to save her face somehow. But with so many people present there and giving her eyes, she couldn't help getting anxious.Rhodes held her hand firmly and smiled admirably, "Everyone present here, let me introduce you to someone very important to me.""She is Celeste... The love of my life, my wife." Suddenly, he kissed her on top of her hands and announced.Everyone's jaw dropped and they looked at Celeste with wide eyes. The differences in their gazes were clearly visible, though some were very angry at his sudden announcement they didn't dare show it or say anything.Hearing him take her name for the first time, she felt oddly overwhelming. Celeste snuck a peek at her husband, unlike the one she saw at home he looked like a completely different
"Feed me." Rhodes commanded in his low-pitched voice, his hand still placed on her waist."Wh-what?"Her lips slightly parted while she held onto her breath, for the first time ever she was looking at him from so close. In those light brown eyes of his, she could see her face but at the same time, they expressed some words to her that she couldn't understand.'You will act as his loving wife.' Remembering what Tyler told her when she signed the contract, Celeste opened the lunch bag.Pulling the chair near him, she smiled at him. Celeste took a spoonful of food and started blowing on it."What a..." Slightly annoyed to get no response from her, as he extended his hand towards her his hand came in contact with her face. Rhodes gently touched her face, slowly moving his fingers towards her lips. "What are you doing?""Oh, the food is still hot so I'm blowing on it." "My little lamb, open your mouth. Say, ahh."His fingers slightly moved on her cheeks while he was too indulged in the th
'What's wrong with her? Has this woman lost her mind?' Grabbing her hand firmly, Rhodes tried to keep her away. Unlike other times, she seemed much more consistent and stronger. "Celeste Banks!"'Oh, no. He is angry. I was trying to buy times but the heck! Couldn't I think of something else? It makes me sound so perverted! Hold on a bit more and it'll be alright..'"Let go!"While he was trying to get away from her, she was too busy checking on the surroundings. As she noticed that she was out of danger, she heaved a sigh and letting go of him, she patted her chest. 'That oldie is gone. If he would have seen me, I can't imagine what he would do. Anyway, I am... 'Rhodes touched his face and rubbed his cheeks as if he was brushing the dust off his face. "Celeste Banks, what the hell is wrong with you?""I'm so sorry, I was running... Uhmm, I checked but I couldn't find Tyler anywhere so I was running and..." Celeste pressed her lips together and closed her eyes in embarrassment. 'Wh
Lifting her arms upwards, Celeste let out a big sigh before knocking at the door. "Mr. Weston, it's dinner time."'I thought someone else would do this but they had me come instead. I hate to see his face but I'm left with no choice. I'll take it as a part of my job.'"Mr. Weston, the meal is ready."Knocking for a few more times as no response came from inside, Celeste glanced around cautiously. "I didn't notice this before but it feels kinda scary with a few lights on this floor, I guess people living in this place really love darkness."Struggling with the weird names Rhodes gave her for the dishes, she tried her best to make them. 'He already came back an hour ago, I've been calling him constantly so he should at least hear me. Well, I can't hear any other sound except for my breathing and talking. Don't tell me... Is he dead?' Surveying her surroundings for a brief moment, she took a step forward. "I will just take a look." To make sure she wouldn't sound suspicious, Celeste ca
"Do you think he is waiting for someone? He is probably waiting for madam. How is that possible? But he's been sitting there for awhile now, he never did something like this before. Usually, he prefers to eat alone and hates anyone giving him company. In the past, he used to have us leave and not return until he would be done. Has he changed?" The chefs talking among themselves didn't help keep the huge dining room quiet at all. With Rhodes not giving an eye to their chaos, it turned to worse.'It has been nearly half an hour now.'His fingers tapped on the table patiently while his ears followed the sound of the wallclock's hands moving. Waiting a few minutes, Rhodes cleared his throat and asked, "Where is madam?""Wow, he's really waiting for her. We were right, he... Shhh! He can hear you." Giving an eye to his colleagues, Jayden replied, "We didn't see madam since this morning, she is probably in her room."Upon hearing him, Rhodes restlessly moved his hands. Since last night, h
"I'm here." Keeping her head down, she asserted.Rhodes moved a little and hit gently on the glass table in front of him, "Here, sit here."A nervous tremor ran through her throat as she stared at him. Celeste with shaky legs walked closer to him and asked, "W-what is it?"Ignoring her question as he tapped on the table with a cold expression on his face, she bit her lips. 'You are not crossing the limit this time so... So, there's no need to be afraid. Just do it, show him that you are not afraid of him.'As she took a seat on the spot he ordered her to, her Adam's apple bobbed with a nervous swallow."Look at me."Celeste held her hands together as tightly as she could while biting her lips again. "Mr. W..."His uninvited sudden closeness got her speechless, her body froze on the spot as he grabbed her chin and his voice so soft, "Shhh!" Celeste nervously blinked while a soft whimper escaped her mouth the moment he put his index on her lips. While he slowly touched her face with
Turning around, Celeste stared at the blond guy with green eyes with a confused look in her eyes, "Who are you..." "So, this is how you look." "Are you Rhodes's secretary?"Though she was told that he would soon be here, she didn't know how did he look since she never met him before."Yes, and I'm also his right-hand man." Clearing his throat, he proudly put his hand in his pocket as he introduced himself, "My name is Atlas, you should call me Sir Atlas.""Oh, ok. Sir Atlas." Celeste tried appearing as harmless as she could yet those gazes filled with hostility bothered her.'I'm sure we have never met before, why does he seem to dislike me? Strange!'"Also, give Mr. Weston respect. How dare you call the President by his name?!" "But I'm here as his wife. Since we are in the party, I thought I should..." Before she could complete the sentence, he interrupted her. Like a teacher finding faults in his student he gave her a bombastic side eye as he added, "Fake wife.""Excuse me? Did
"Sir Atlas." Upon seeing her walk towards him, Atlas looked away in annoyance as he murmured, "There we go.""Where is Rhodes?" Celeste asked curiously, her gazes scanning the surroundings."How can I know where he is?""Huh? But I heard that you know where he is.""Who told you that?" A little annoyed, he inquired."That's not important. Anyway, where is he?" Since getting the same attitude from him for the past few months, it was not shocking for her to see him being annoyed most of the time. Celeste gazed at her wristwatch, anticipating his reply."I don't know." Saying so as he took a step forward, Celeste blocked his way. "Sir Atlas..""You heard me, I don't...""We both know the answer, don't we? So, you should just tell me the truth instead of playing childish here." Atlas gazed into the distance and cleared his throat. "Even if you know, what are you going to do about it? He is there for some important b...""That shouldn't be any of your concern, I will take care of it." Sh
Knock! "Come in." Tyler murmured some words mindlessly, his eyes glued to the computer screen. The creaking sound of the door opening reached his ears but he remained unbothered by the unexpected presence of the person in his office. "Put those on the table and take out the blue one. Make a copy of it then bring it to me.""Uhmm... " Hearing the female tone of voice, his gazes shifted at her and he looked a little taken aback. "Miss Lopez, why are you here?""I wanted to see you so..." Xyria answered, standing at a close distance from him."Ahh, I see. What's wrong? Why did you want to see me?""Well, I found a lead in my brother's case. I wanted to talk to... You about it but since... I don't have your number, I couldn't reach you that's why..." As she voiced so, her gazes moved across the room aimlessly.Tyler nodded his head in understanding and added, "That's great. What did you find?"That night, Tyler not only saved her brother from getting attacked but he also let that assass
Sneaking a peek at Rhodes while sitting next to him in the car, she let out a sigh of annoyance. Celeste managed to leave the cafe with him but as they got in the car, he remained silent and waiting for him to say something, she followed his actions as well. "Alright, I can't do this anymore." Celeste took a deep breath as she turned towards him. "Why did you go to the cafe?""To drink coffee."'As the CEO you can just tell anyone to bring it to you, why must you... '"If you wanted to drink coffee, why didn't you tell me? I would have brought it for you.""You are not my servant, why would I tell you about what I want to eat?"Upon hearing him say it with a straight face, she rolled her eyes in utter disbelief. 'Since I met you, if you have done something at an excessive amount then it should be how you kept bossing me around. Yeah, recently you don't do it like the past but it's certainly not because you have gotten gentler... I don't know why I feel like it was not a mere coincide
Staring right into his eyes without even blinking once, Celeste was about to grab his hand but suddenly someone grabbed her hand and pushed her backwards. "You... Who are you? Why are you meddling in?" Nathan blurted out while trying to pull away his hand, looking at the tall man standing in front of him. Surprised by the sudden presence of him, Celeste gazed at the veiny hand and in a swift, her gaze shifted to his back. "Rhodes, why are you here?""Let go of me! Who the hell are you?" Nathan continued getting away from him only in vain. "Look at these two, are they fighting over a woman? Who are they? Do you know them? Wait, isn't he looking a bit too familiar? I feel like I've seen that woman and man somewhere. Especially that sexy vampire-like facing features...""Oh, right. I think he... Right, he is Rhodes Weston. OMG, take photos. I never could imagine that someone as famous as him, I will get to see him one day. Oh my god, someone should hold me. I might faint..."The woman
"Tell me, wanna be my mistress? If you agree, I will take pity on you and take you in." Nathan smirked at her, moving toward the back and his full attention cast on only her. Celeste stood there all silent and too disgusted to say anything. Looking at both of them, the woman pulled his hand shyly and muttered, "Babe."As if he was that one actor who is a tr@sh inside yet the male lead for every woman, Nathan's facial expression changed quickly the moment his gaze shifted to the woman standing behind him. "Yes, babe.""Uhmm, what is she saying? Do you perhaps... Know her?""Mr? No, no. Why would I know her?" Giving Celeste a look of mockery, he voiced in full spirit, "I don't know who she is.""Then, was she disturbing you? Why was she...""Yeah, you... Can say that. She was saying that she likes me and if I wanted to go on a date with her but I told her that I love you and I will never leave you for anyone." As Nathan voiced so, the woman gave Celeste an angry look before pulling his
"His bodyguards are not with him today, he has been alone most of the days.""How about his secretary? Or his lawyer?""They are not with him, it's a bit strange since he never goes out without them. Boss, the target is now heading towards the suburbs. Should we keep following them or take action?""As soon as he enters the tunnel, do it. Make sure to not let any evidence behind.""Yes, boss. Should we kill the woman also? Or do we take her to t..."Upon hearing about a woman involved with him, the man from the other side of the call asked curiously, "What is she doing with him?""She was with him the whole day, they seemed inseparable." The man driving the car replied, following Rhodes at full speed. Not getting any response from his boss, he questioned again, "Boss, what do we do?""Change the plan.""What?""Don't do anything until I order." With that as he hung up, one of the men in the car asked, "What did he say?""We need to step back.""Huh? But we have come this far, why now?
"La la la, mmm." Ring! Pausing on her track, Celeste gazed at the distance where Rhodes was seen sitting alone on a bench. She checked her phone and as the caller's name reflected on her phone screen, she put it back into her pocket.Day turned into night so fast that it felt like a magic. Unlike she thought, Rhodes didn't leave her hand and he didn't even complain that it was a crowded place. In the amusement park, they spent a day full of fun.Ring!Getting annoyed, as she picked up the call her mother's sobs could be heard from this side of the call. "My dear, Celes. Why didn't you pick up my calls? Have you forgotten your mother? Don't you miss me anymore?" Anya cried out.'There she goes. Let's see what drama she wants to play this time.'Celeste stared at the distance and let out a sigh of annoyance, "I was busy with work."For the second time, Anya saw her giving a cold shoulder. Though she didn't say it directly, it was as if she wanted to let her know that she was tired of
* At Night *"Yes, Mr. Weston. I am here to collect the report. Yes, once I get it I will take immediate action... Why is she... Is her brother admitted here?" "What happened?" Rhodes asked him, from the other side of the call."Oh, it's nothing. I just... I will call you back, bye." As soon as he came across her, Tyler stopped on the spot. He made a quick look at the surroundings, trying to not getting seen by her and as she continued walking away, he followed after her. "Yes, Miss. Thank you a lot and please, when he comes back... Tell him that I called. Yes, I will be waiting for you then." Hanging up, Xyria gazed at her phone screen with a sad look on her face. "I have called everyone I could, there's nobody left whom I can ask for help from. Xavi, what do I do now? You are unconscious, when you wake up they will take you back to the jail and I don't want that. I will prevent them from doing it anyhow but... Why there's no way out? There's not much time left... " 'I was right,
"Where... Are we going?" As she asked for his hand, Rhodes hesitantly asked her.The cheerful noises of children running around, adults laughing and screaming reached his ears. Rhodes hated to be in crowded places yet when she asked him this morning that she would like to take him somewhere he followed her without asking where they were going to.Smiling at him, Celeste held his hand. As the bodyguards wanted to follow them, she voiced, "You guys can go do something else, we will manage."Ignoring her command, the bodyguards looped at him as if waiting for him to say something. Celeste bit her lips and pulled the corner of his shirt, "You say something.""Wait for us here.""Yes, Mr. Weston." They said in unison."Let's go, Rhodes. I promise you that you will have a lot of fun." While holding his hand firmly, she smiled at him. "Is it a book fair? Why is it so noisy?" He asked, hiding how uncomfortable he was getting.Taking a look around, Celeste moved some inches away from him but