Chapitre 26: Forget
Scarlett won't be upset if Xander meets with his business partner. Still, if he has a lunch date with another woman, that's a different story. She feels cheated.
Even though their relationship is just a contract marriage, not a real husband and wife. But she still remembers. Clearly, Xander asked her not to have a romantic relationship with another man while they were married.
Surely the same should be done by the ice-cold Prince Xander, too, right!? He can't date another woman! What's more, meeting other women on their first day as husband and wife.
And why did he have to meet his woman in this place when she was around!? How annoying.
'I can't accept it. You're breaking the rules, Mr. Xander Riley!'
Still annoyed, Scarlett repeatedly took a deep breath and then let it out so that her tight chest could be more relieved. She made a mental note; she would talk about it with Xander.
She wanted to clarify their agreement—how far she could go with the opposite sex. Likewise, with Xander, everything must be clear. So that no one gets hurt. Well, at least her.
This is not jealousy. Scarlett just wanted to make it clear to Xander. Because she doesn't want to be called a usurper for someone else's lover. Especially if that woman is a famous celebrity in this country, like Angela Lane.
Scarlett is aware that Angela Lane has a large fanbase in this country. She even has the nickname 'National Treasure' because of her achievements in the Film Industry. She was once nominated for an Academy Award for a female supporting role. Even though she didn't win, she was already considered a national treasure.
It would be scary if her fans discovered that she snatched Angela Lane's boyfriend. They would definitely skin her alive, right!?
She better stay hidden. And avoid internet trolls. She didn't want her name or picture to appear in the gossip website headlines. This time she wants to live quietly in this country and run her business, making as much money as possible.
"Why aren't you eating your meal?" Xander's voice echoed throughout the room, pulling Scarlet out of her thoughts.
Xander's brow wrinkled when he saw that the food on the table had not been touched. Why is she not eating? Is the food unable to satisfy her appetite? He rubbed his brows, staring intently at her.
Scarlett was surprised to see Xander Riley leaning against the door frame. One hand was tucked into his trouser pocket, while the other touched his wrinkled forehead. She gasped in surprise at the sight of this Ice Prince — Just standing like that alone, he looked extremely handsome.
Secretly she gulped at how handsome this man looked now. But she could only satisfy her eyes, looking at his good looks for a few seconds. Because when she saw his deep eyes, it was apparent that displeasure was flashing from them.
'Why does this Ice Prince look in a bad mood? Shouldn't he be happy because he just had lunch with his girlfriend?' Scarlett said to herself while looking at her laptop screen to avoid his angry gaze.
However, what she did was a mistake. Suddenly her mind started to feel like it was boiling again as gossip news entered her view. Under the table, her hands were tightly clenched without her noticing.
She really wanted to talk about their marriage rules again. She tried to remind Xander that; No one was allowed to date during their marriage, including him.
It would be unfair if those rules only apply to her while he is accessible to date anyone out there.
Somehow, she can't handle the gossip news and hates herself for that. Because she knows the rules, there's no feeling involved in their marriage contract.
But,
The thought of this man having so many women out there made her heart slightly ache. It annoys her so much.
"Are you done?" His tone was still the same, cold. It feels like someone just installed a massive freezer in this room.
She felt a chill run down her spine. She narrowed her eyes at Xander as she closed her laptop and tucked it into her backpack.
"Yes. Let's go home." She stood up from her chair and walked towards him.
"Eat first!" Xander slowly moves his long legs and enters the room. As he passed her, Scarlett could smell his unique scent and slap her nostril. She hesitated, but she still turned her gaze, looking at him.
Xander ignored Scarlett's gaze. He sat in front of the untouched food with his back facing Scarlett.
"Sit down!" He ordered her with his commanding voice.
This time, Scarlett noticed the various dishes on the table, still intact. How shocked she was now.
'My God! I have not eaten?' She took a deep sigh, feeling helpless. 'How could I forget to eat?'
The gossip distracted her mind, so she forgot to eat her delicious lunch. Gosh!
She returned inside, but she only stood in front of Xander — didn't sit as his order.
"I'm not hungry. I eat a lot when we're on the plane." She wasn't in the mood to eat. What's more, now Xander sits in front of her. How could she swallow her food? She couldn't.
Xander tapped the table with his finger to form a strange sound that sounded intimidating to Scarlett's ears, but she remained unmoved. She could only stare back at his sharp gaze.
"Are you sure?" His tone rose, showing that he was annoyed.
"Yes."
Xander got up from his seat. After buttoning his suit, he said, "This food is going to end up in the trash bin!" His voice sounded relaxed, but Scarlett heard it like a threat.
Like someone hitting her head, she came to her senses.
How could she let this delicacy-looking dish end up in the trash bin?
As the leader of The Food Slave Guild, this was humiliation.
She couldn't do that.
Feeling helpless, she pulled up the chair and sat without a word or sound.
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Chapitre 27: Pearl Garden
A faint smile appeared on the corner of Xander's lips when he saw the girl sitting.
"You learn fast, Mrs. Riley. I like that attitude of yours. Keep improving." He said in a cheerful tone like he was praising a child.
"...." Scarlett.
She wanted to say something, but no words left her lips. She buried her head and started eating. She swallowed the tasteless piece of meat hard while scolding herself for allowing this mean prince to mock her.
Somehow she hated herself the way she was now. Her attitude after meeting this guy is completely opposite of her usual self. She had never been jealous like now. What's more neglected was the food served for her—she was a foodie. Any food she can eat will taste good on her tongue.
But now? That's weird. All the food she ate now tasted bland. But she endured it. Still ringing in her ears, what Xander had said earlier; this food will go in the trash bin if she doesn't eat. But how could she eat alone? This is too much for her alone.
Scarlett feels helpless.
If only Cruz was here, all this food would undoubtedly be devoured.
She suddenly realized Xander was sitting and staring at her. Slowly she raised her head.
"X-Xander, are you not eating?" She maintained her Monalisa smile even though she cursed him many times in her heart to vent her anger.
"I already ate."
Scarlett lowered her head again and continued eating.
'Of course, you have eaten. With your woman, right? Why bother eating with me again?'
She sighed silently before shoving her food into her mouth.
Xander watched the girl eating so fast. She looked like a hamster, puffing out her cheeks and chewing nonstop. She looked adorable, but he could feel something was upsetting her.
'Did she see the gossip news out there?' Xander frowned, trying to figure out her mood. But it's hard to read her eyes. This girl lowered her face, so her nose almost touched the plate in front of her.
He was amused. He was sure this girl was a kitten if he didn't see her hand move.
"Did you read the news?" He was sure this girl's mood must be related to that.
Scarlett, who had just put the delicious grilled meat in her mouth, raised her head to look at Xander. Her eyes blinked a few times as she chewed the meat. After she swallowed it, she drank the water before she said, "Hmm, I read it. Is your lunch date over?"
Instantly Xander Riley's face darkened. A glint of displeasure radiated from his piercing eyes staring at her. For a split second, their eyes met each other. But no words came out of either of them.
'Why does he look angry at me? Did I misspeak?'
Scarlett looks confused at how dark Xander's face is now. And his gaze felt intimidating. It felt like he wanted to slap her face through the look in his eyes. Another low sigh escaped her lips.
How could she like a man like this? He was too cold, intimidating, and not gentle at all.
After just a few days with this man, she could already judge his character. He was far from what any woman out there who wanted to be his girlfriend would secretly accept.
If they only knew this man had a terrible attitude, she guaranteed they would back off regularly, just like her feeling now. There is no future with a man like this. She better stick to her stance to stay away from him. She hoped that her heart would never betray her.
Scarlett quickly finished her lunch. Don't want to stay in the same room with him for too long. She wanted to go home and see her bedroom for the next 365 days she lived in his house.
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Pearl Garden.
Luxurious townhouses for the powerful and wealthy people in this country. It is said that this place is known as a piece of heaven on earth.
It only took 15 minutes by car from the Riley Hotel to get to this place. Their car passed through the heavily guarded gate without stopping. The driver slowed down the car and waved his hand at the guard.
Scarlett had heard about this place, Pearl Garden.
This place is owned by the Riley Group. Only certain people can own property in this area.
Most of the families that lived here were just the Rileys and some of the most influential families in the country.
The housing unit here is also limited to about 30 units. Well, more precisely, they are called mansions.
The location of Pearl Garden is located in the middle of Cloudfront city. But when entering this area, it's like entering another world. This luxurious residential complex is surrounded by beautiful artificial forests and hills. In addition, in the middle of the Pearl Garden, there is a beautiful emerald lake.
This was the first time Scarlett entered this area. She didn't have family or friends who lived in this expensive property. Now, she felt excited and wanted to see this piece of heaven.
She was amazed when their car entered the Pearl Garden area. There was a tree canopy covering the road. It's as if they entered another world through a tunnel of shady but neatly maintained trees.
After a few minutes of passing through the tree canopy, her eyes saw a large lake surrounded by a beautiful garden with many blooming flowers and large trees in the same random place.
She saw running and cycling trails around the lake, and she could see some public facilities — cafes and minimarkets.
Now Scarlett believes this place is indeed a piece of heaven on earth. It looks serene and beautiful.
They passed several large houses and a golf course as they entered the Pearl Garden's vast area. The distance between one place and another is very far.
She never imagined living in such a luxurious place one day, not that she couldn't afford it, more like it was not her cup of tea.
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