“Oh. Did he approach you first, or did you start the conversation with him?” Sebastian asked.“He thought I was in a bad mood, so he came over to ask me what was wrong,” Rosalie said. “Were you in a bad mood?” Sebastian asked, concerned.“No, I was just quiet. I wasn’t in a bad mood.”“I see,” Sebastian said thoughtfully. He sensed that Rosalie was hiding something from him. “That Yerick seemed quite enthusiastic about you.”Rosalie blinked in confusion and turned to look at Sebastian’s side profile, sensing a hint of jealousy in his tone.Chuckling, she said, “He’s only eighteen.”“Eighteen…” Sebastian relaxed a bit at the mention of Yerick’s age. However, he suddenly remembered that Rosalie was only twenty-one, just three years older than Yerick.“Eighteen-year-olds are popular nowadays. Many girls like them,” Sebastian said interrogatively.Rosalie nodded. “Yes, Yerick is very sweet. He's like a younger brother. His voice is so soft and cute that it cheers me up when he ta
“Even though it’s a fake marriage, it’s still a spousal relationship. After we’re married, I won’t be fooling around with others,” Sebastian said.In his eyes, there was only Rosalie. There was no room for a third person in a relationship. It would be too crowded.Rosalie looked at Sebastian with a hint of suspicion in her eyes.Noticing Rosalie staring at him, Sebastian asked, “What’s wrong? Is there something on my face?”He was focused on driving, but from the corner of his eye, he could see Rosalie seemed to be doubting something. He felt uneasy—had she noticed something?Rosalie smiled. “It’s nothing. It’s just that you seem a bit…”She paused, suddenly unsure how to describe Sebastian.He asked curiously, “A bit what?”Rosalie thought for a moment, and came up with a word. “You seem a bit…honest.”“Honest?” Sebastian was puzzled. “You think I’m honest?” No one had ever described him like that before.“Aren’t you? We’re in a fake marriage. You don’t need to be loyal to
When they arrived in the city hall, Geoffrey’s assistant was already waiting.Everything went smoothly, and the couple soon received their marriage certificate.Rosalie stared at the marriage certificate in her hand, her heart racing. She suddenly felt a great deal of pressure. Even though she knew it was a fake marriage and she was only helping a friend, seeing the certificate still made her think about the time she got her certificate with Theodore.Even though it was just over a year ago, it felt like decades.As they exited the city hall, the assistant said, “Mr. and Mrs. Carter, the chairman has requested for you to go home right after you received the marriage certificate so you can have a meal together.”Sebastian nodded. “Alright, I’ll take Rose back.”The assistant left. He had completed his task of witnessing the couple obtaining the certificate in person and ensuring it wasn’t a forgery.After the assistant departed, the two of them looked at each other while holding
“Even if I told you, you wouldn’t know. Anyway, we’ll be away for about a month. During that time, Sebastian and Rose will handle the family affairs,” Geoffrey said.For Sebastian, it was somewhat of a relief that his parents would be away for a while. “Alright, I understand. I’ll take care of the company and family affairs.”Geoffrey responded, “Good. Since your mother and I will be on vacation and there will be no one at home, you and Rose should stay here for now.”Sebastian was afraid Rosalie might feel uncomfortable staying in his parents' house, so he said, “Dad, since Rose and I are married, I plan to buy a new house. So I think…”“We’re not stopping you from buying one,” Geoffrey said. “It’s just that while your mother and I are away, you two can stay here temporarily. You can buy your own place, and after your mother and I return, you can move out. I know you don’t want to live with us.”“This...” Sebastian still wanted to refuse, but Rosalie noticed that Geoffrey seemed
The three of them arrived at a luxury goods mall. Sebastian rarely went to malls himself. Usually, the watches he wore were sent to his home by the brands for him to choose from, and his suits were tailored at his house.Meanwhile, Yvonne enjoyed going to malls. Instead of having items delivered to her home, she preferred visiting stores to select items. She enjoyed the shopping experience, and liked the hustle and bustle.“Seb, when we shop later, I’ll pay. You don’t need to buy anything for me,” Rosalie said.The items here were very expensive. If Sebastian bought them for her, it would cost a lot. Since their marriage was fake, she didn’t want him to spend too much on her.Sebastian said, “Don’t worry about it. Even though it’s a fake marriage, I don’t mind buying you some things as a token of appreciation.”“But the things here are very expensive. I don’t want you to spend too much money.”“It’s not expensive for me. Besides, if I don’t have any spending records, my dad wil
Theodore originally intended to quietly pick out a ring and leave, but now that he was blatantly provoked, he slammed the ring he was holding onto the glass counter.“So, it’s Mr. Carter. What a coincidence.”“Indeed. What a coincidence,” Sebastian replied coldly. “Mr. Spencer, who are you buying a ring for?”Obviously, it was for Cynthia.“What does it matter to you?” Theodore snapped icily.Rosalie felt uncomfortable, and gently tugged at Sebastian's sleeve. “I’m going to the restroom.”Sebastian was worried, so he said, “I’ll go with you.” With that, he escorted Rosalie away.Yvonne stood there, bewildered, still holding a ring in her hand. What was going on?She approached Theodore, and asked, “Mr. Handsome, do you know my brother?”“Your brother?” Theodore asked. “He’s your brother?”Yvonne nodded. “Yes. What’s your relationship with him?”“Since he’s your brother, didn’t he tell you who I am?”Yvonne shook her head. “No. It’s my first time meeting you, but you look a
Theodore’s face turned cold. He barged in without Rosalie’s permission, and slammed the door shut.“What are you doing?” Rosalie demanded with furrowed brows. “I haven’t agreed to let you in!”“I’ve just entered. What can you do about it?” Theodore looked every bit like an unreasonable bastard, bent on having his way. Rosalie tried to hold her anger back. “What do you want?”“How many times have you called me a bastard behind my back to others?” Rosalie’s brows remained tightly knitted. “I don’t know what you’re saying!” She had never spoken ill of him behind his back.“Didn’t you? Then why does Sebastian’s sister keep calling me a bastard? Isn’t it because you keep doing so in front of her?”Anger boiled in Rosalie’s chest, and she yelled, “Why would I know why she called you a bastard? Whatever it is, I’m not the cause! Get out, I don’t want to see you!”Theodore’s rage grew when Rosalie chased him out of her house. He came here with the intention of interrogating her for
Theodore’s words sent Rosalie spiraling in shock. She stared at him wide-eyed, as if time had come to a stand-still.Very soon, she snapped out of her daze. A strong sense of irony took over.“Theodore Spencer. Do you mean to say that everything that has happened has nothing to do with you and Cynthia, but it’s all because you thought I don’t love you? That you let me go as an act of compassion, so I could be happy? Is that it?”Her words sounded laughable even to herself, but it seemed to be exactly what Theodore meant.Theodore suddenly leaned in closer, his voice hoarse with sorrow. “If I say yes, can you tell me if you ever loved me?”Rosalie laughed bitterly. “We’re coming back full circle once more. You asked me if I ever loved you, but does that change anything? If I say that I never loved you, will you just blame everything on me? If I say that I do, will you cut things off with Cynthia?”“I can!” Theodore proclaimed loudly and resolutely.Rosalie’s world turned quiet. E