Chapter 9 - Acting Coy

Jade couldn't find words to rebut him and remained silent. She can only blame herself. If she hadn't been careless she wouldn't have tripped and sprained her ankle.

She held her peace and reluctantly allowed Tyler to give her sprained ankle a gentle massage while he applied the ointment.

While Tyler was rubbing her ankle, she thought of ways to avoid situations like this.

Jade was snapped back from her trance when she was suddenly lifted from the couch and was in his arms.

"You…" Jade was cut back off when she heard the giggles coming from the maids.

The maids were looking at them, apparently exhilarated watching the couple acting lovey dovey.

Rather than protesting, Jade pursed her lips. To hide her embarrassed expression she looked down and her eyes landed in Tyler's neck.

However, her fair and clear skin turned crimson red as her face heated up seeing Tyler's sexy Adam's apple rolling up and down.

Contrary to what he had done a while ago, throwing her on the bed, Tyler gently settled her on the bed.

Jade couldn't help but be impressed with his capability to act gentleman when he is nothing like that.

Film industry suits him well, he's got talent in acting. It's impeccable and he could beat many actors.

Tyler took pillows, piled them up below her feet so they are elevated above her heart as to reduce the swelling.

"Now, take a rest, wifey as we are heading to the old mansion," he patted her hair lovingly before leaving her.

"The two of you,"Tyler said, addressing the maids. "You will personally take care of my wife. If anything happens to her, you will be held responsible. Am I understood?"

Being gazed by wintry eyes, anyone would tremble in fear. The maid quavered because of his cold stare.

"Yes, sir," the frightened maids said in unison and they left taking the tray with the ice bag used for cold compress.

As if being chased by a wild beast in the forest, the two maids fled Tyler's presence.

It was already evening when Jade was woken up by soft movements in the room. The room was brightly lit up. Slowly, she opened her eyes, allowing them to adjust to the light.

Several seconds went by before she fully opened her eyes. She tried to sit up but couldn't because her feet are propped up with pillows.

One by one she removed the pillows from under her feet and sat at the edge of the bed.

"You better get yourself ready as we are leaving," comes Tyler's icy cold voice, making Jade aware of the man's presence in the room.

Wearing a three piece bespoke suit made him even more handsome and noble looking.

Whatever he wears, Tyler always looks great in them. Be it a casual wear, military uniform or suit. He could carry any clothes he wore.

Afraid of being accused of checking on him, Jade shifted her gaze from him to her feet.

"You have thirty minutes to get ready," Tyler said while checking out the time on his expensive wrist watch.

Slowly, Jade stood up. She didn't want to make another mistake and hurt her foot again. Anyway, she doesn't wear makeup hence she doesn't have to rush.

Her foot was a bit sore but the pain is bearable unlike before.

Though she doesn't wear make up, she makes sure she takes care of her skin. So she applied her skin care in haste.

She put on her white calf length dress she used when she attended her colleagues wedding.

"Madam, sir is already waiting for you," a maid startled Jade, making her jump.

Startled by the maid's sudden appearance, Jade almost lost her balance. Thankfully she was able to hold the edge of the dressing table that helped her regain her balance.

"I'm sorry, madam," the maid said, with teary eyes and a trembling body.

Tyler's bone chilling gaze when he told them a while back that if anything happens to his wife they will be held responsible flashed in her mind.

Seeing how nervous the maid was and didn't want to add to it. Jade smiled and said,

"It's alright. Next time, knock before you speak."

"Thank you, madam," said the grateful maid and left.

Dressed in a simple and elegant white dress, the woman he had been waiting to come down appeared.

With scrutinizing eyes, he regarded his wife coming down the stairs. He thought she would wear a revealing dress like those women who threw themselves at him.

Is she acting coy to draw his attention? Is she one of the women who acts virtuous and pure to seduce him?

Being known as an heir of a multinational corporation and blessed with a godly face, he had experienced being seduced by different women. Some have brazenly seduced her hiding nothing about their intent, while others stealthy seduced him but he could see through them.

However, he couldn't see through this woman. He had no clue where to categorize her.

His suspicion towards her had always been there. That she was one of the gold diggers who was trying to seduce him.