“I want to know where you went last night,” Shaun repeated himself in a low voice. “Catherine, how dare you? I was only away for one night and you had already spent the night elsewhere.”Looking at the flurry of emotions that moved across the man’s handsome face like a storm, Catherine shrunk back out of instinct. “Are you making assumptions about me again?”His body tensed up before he replied impatiently, “If it hadn’t been for the previous misunderstanding, do you think you can still lay here in bed in one piece?”She lowered her head. “I went out shopping with Freya last night. After that, we had supper and went for karaoke. As we were exhausted, we fell asleep there and only went home after we woke up.”“Are you sure you’re not lying?” He narrowed his eyes dangerously.“I didn’t do anything wrong.” She pouted to look more pitiable. “I’m just really stressed out lately. Look, I’m only 22 years old but ever since marrying you, I’ve not been out for karaoke or even supper. I com
“...”Well, well, well, Catherine was really pushing Shaun’s limits.How dare she pull his ear? Although it did not hurt, the action sent an electrifying feeling to every part of his body. However, he was still her owner at the end of the day.“Catherine, don’t forget who you are.” He glared at her with a straight face. The fearless woman told herself to take the risk this time. If it was all but a misunderstanding, then she would keep her feelings hidden. She would continue playing her role and doing what was necessary.“I remember my role in this relationship. Normally, a rich man would give his lover some money and not get involved in his personal life. However, not only do you keep an eye on my whereabouts 24/7, but you also risk everything to save me when I’m in danger. Not to mention, you secretly give me a hand at work when things get a little overwhelming.“Besides, your left hand works perfectly fine. But you also made me feed you.“You could’ve just given me the order
The following day.After breakfast, Shaun was getting himself ready for work.All of a sudden, Catherin grabbed him by the arm. “I don’t feel like driving today. Can you give me a ride?”He frowned. The place he was heading today was in the exact opposite direction of her workplace. Besides, he had a meeting waiting at work this morning.This woman was so troublesome. It took her no time to take advantage of him.“But you have a car.”“I want to spend more time with you in the car.” She winked at him flirtatiously.“...”He threw her a glance as if to say she was annoying. “Let’s go.”Joy filled her heart.In actuality, she simply wanted to feel how it was like to not get thrown out of the car at the subway station. After all, she had spent a tremendous amount of effort to win over this man.Shaun’s hand was injured, hence Hadley had been driving him around lately.The morning traffic was terrible.It did not bother Hadley too much, though. He appeared calm in comparison t
Ethan continued, “I’ve asked around and I’m sure 500 million dollars is more than needed. Cathy, I don’t want to see you lowering yourself to that level. I disappointed you in the past for failing to protect you but I’ll do better starting from today.”He had been struggling lately. Although there might be a chance that Catherine was no longer pure, he realized it was not her fault. After all, he only had himself to blame.A complicated look flashed across her face as she returned the card. “I’m not going to accept you.”“Cathy…” he replied impatiently, “Do you want to stay by Shaun’s side forever? You don’t even like him. Besides, think of how he looked at you the other day. He doesn’t even respect you. The man only thinks of you as a toy.”“It’s not true that I don’t like him.”She frowned. “He was just furious the other day.”“Why are you taking his side?”The shock was evident in Ethan’s voice, but he also sounded sorrowful at the same time. “Are you still upset at me? This
Chase, the boss of the firm, grumbled, “Mr. Hill, you’re early today.”Shaun walked toward the leather seat and mumbled softly, “Hmm.”“...”Chase was speechless. Did the man fail to discern the sarcasm in his tone? Could Shaun at least show him some respect in front of all these attorneys?“Don’t mind me,” Shaun said, raising his chin elegantly. At the same time, his phone vibrated.He reached for his phone to find a WhatsApp text from Catherine. [Have you arrived?]The corners of his lips curled upward. [Yup.]Everyone in the meeting room dropped their jaws upon seeing the smile on his face.What?!They wondered who was texting with the usually indifferent man. To see a grin on his face was an unbelievable sight.Chase, especially, had his curiosity piqued. He waved his hand dismissively in the air. “Alright then, that’s it for today. Continue working hard next week.”“...”The other attorneys were speechless.He was still talking about improving work performance not l
“Not tonight. But let’s do it some other day.”Shaun hesitated briefly before agreeing. He should say yes since Catherine liked it....5:00 p.m.Catherine went downstairs and got into a white car.Shaun was reading work documents inside. His profile clearly showed his long and curly eyelashes. Even his fingers that held the papers were slender and clean. He was impeccable like a statue no matter from which angle one looked at.She had always been shallow, in the sense that she cared significantly about a person’s appearance.Otherwise, she would not have gotten together with Ethan in the past. He was among the most attractive-looking men in Melbourne. However, he was incomparable when put next to Shaun.No wonder she no longer found Ethan interesting. She also could not be bothered with Wesley.“Shaunny, why aren’t you looking at me? Don’t you miss me?” She leaned into him and hugged his arm.“I’m looking at a case.” He threw her a quick glance. The woman took off her coat u
“Darling, just sit back and relax. Let me do it.”Catherine was crying internally.She was so jealous.Shaun looked in the direction she was staring and twitched his lips nonchalantly. “You’re jealous over that ugly man?”“...”She did not know what to say. Her gaze shifted back to the exceptionally good-looking man sitting next to her. Alright, time to get cooking. She only had herself to blame for being a shallow woman.Thanks to her personal service, he had a nice time at dinner. All he needed to do was eat.It occurred to him that hotpot was quite enjoyable. Perhaps they could come again soon.After they finished eating, Catherine left the table to use the washroom.When she was about to leave the cubicle, she suddenly heard two women speaking by the sink.“Did you notice earlier... The man sitting at table 26 is incredibly handsome.”“Come on, he’s even more attractive than all the male artists out there. I even secretly took a few photos.”“But his girlfriend is not
Chase: [She’s definitely on her period.]Rodney: [Women are annoying. They have countless trigger points and reasons to get upset.]Chester: [No worries, just bring her shopping and pay for everything.]Shaun fell into deep thought.Catherine was not bothered about shopping upon arriving at the mall. She picked out a few clothes at random to have a quick look before putting them back on the racks.He turned around to the salesperson. “I’ll buy any outfit that she touches.”This took her by surprise. “What’s that about? I’m just browsing—”“We’ll buy anything that interests you.” He gave her no room for discussion. “My woman can buy anything she wants. I have more than enough money.”The salesperson exclaimed with envy, “Wow, your boyfriend treats you so well! I’ve never seen any man this generous with their girlfriend.”Startled, Catherine studied the man standing tall in front of her. Suddenly, she could hear her heart beating loudly.She even felt guilty about getting upset