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3.51% The Billionaire's Genius Wife / Chapter 19: First Smile

章 19: First Smile

Scarlett caught stealing glances at Xander's handsome face, immediately turned her head, and looked out the window. She was so embarrassed and didn't know what to say. She wished Xander didn't talk to her anymore, ignoring her as he usually did.

However, God was not on her side. Because a few seconds later, she heard the Ice Prince call her name.

"Miss. Scarlett…" His voice sounded playful as if he was trying to tease a little kid.

Scarlett secretly gritted her teeth.

After keeping her expression relaxed, she turned her head to look at him nonchalantly.

"Yes?"

Xander smiled inwardly, seeing the girl's calm expression, but it was clear from the look in her eyes that she was annoyed. An idea suddenly appeared in his mind.

"Miss. Scarlett, you should know that our marriage is based on a contract. But, you also must remember that we will get married in the registry office, this country's official institution…."

"Yeah, so?"

Xander didn't answer immediately but crossed his legs casually while stroking his lips with his thumb. He looked at her with calm eyes. For a moment, he just stared at her. His eyes never left her, and that made Scarlett feel uncomfortable.

'Could you spit it out? Why are you making me as nervous as I am now?'

She wanted to scold him, but she restrained herself. Even though she was upset inside, on the surface, she was smiling like a flower that blooms in spring.

"So when we get married in front of the Marriage Registrar's officers, you will appear with your real appearance…." He calmly said.

Scarlett frowned. What does it mean? Why did she have to take off her wig?

"So you're saying I should go there in my original appearance? Without my wig?"

"That's what I said!"

"Is it necessary?" She couldn't believe this man would ask her to appear without her wig. She might have refused to marry him if she had known about this condition.

'Damn you, Xander Riley!'

Scarlett didn't want to appear in her original appearance. It's too risky to be seen by many people. Especially if someone took a picture of her with Xander Riley. Obviously, that would get her into new trouble. She didn't want to attract attention while in this country.

"Yes!" His firm tone left Scarlett speechless.

Seeing how determined his eyes were, Scarlett realized that she couldn't change his mind. But, even though it was pointless for her to express disapproval, she would try it. After all, they married just for convenience.

"Mr. Xander, I don't mind if you see my true appearance. However, I don't want anyone to see it. So, can I use this..." she deliberately made her voice sound miserable. That way, she was hoping this man would understand her.

"Do not worry, Miss. Scarlett. I will arrange everything, so no one will see you, let alone take your picture, except for the officer we will meet later."

Of course, this ice prince would not give in to her pleas.

She has no other choice but to agree to his arrangement. She will trust him.

"Okay, then I agree." Scarlett faintly let out a long sigh, then turned her gaze outside and tried to enjoy the clear sky. However, the clear sky outside was a far cry from her gloomy mood—irritated with Xander Riley.

Why is he suddenly making such a request!?

If this man didn't know her actual appearance, he wouldn't be able to make this request, right?

It feels weird.

It was as if this man was purposely trying to make fun of her. Is he?

While Scarlett looked up at the sky in annoyance at the same time, Xander quietly smiled.

Somehow he felt happy that he could make this girl appear with her actual appearance. He'd rather see her like that than in her ugly wig.

He feels amused with the new feeling he has now. At first, he didn't really care about this girl's appearance. Completely disinterested. But after seeing her beautiful hair and attractive eyes, he became curious.

He didn't know why he was like this, but it was clear that he was happy to see her.

Shortly after...

The pilot announced they would be arriving in 10 minutes.

She looked at Xander. She saw him rest his eyes. Instantly she felt like a failure trying to beg him for one last chance.

How could she wake him up? This man might give her his irritated-looking face again.

'Did he really sleep or pretend to sleep?'

One last time she cursed him in her heart before she stood up from her seat and entered the toilet. She didn't have time to plead with him anymore. She had no choice but to take off her wig and contact lenses.

When the toilet door closed, Xander opened his eyes. A playful smile appeared in his eyes as he rubbed his brows in satisfaction.

Before long…

Scarlett returned to her seat. She was surprised to see him awake. She saw him reading something on his iPad.

'Gosh!! This man is faking his sleep!' She chuckled silently and ignored him.

"You look, just fine with that appearance, Miss Scarlett. But why are you hiding it?" Xander was amazed to see her beautiful hair, which suited her small face so well. And her turquoise eyes could stir something inside him when he saw them.

Scarlett glanced at him, "Just fine? You mean beautiful?"

This man is really stingy. Stingy smile. Stingy talking. And now, he was also stingy in praise.

What's so hard to say, beautiful?

"Well, you could say so..."

"Oh, that's a compliment for me if Mr. Xander thinks I'm beautiful." Scarlett paused to smile at him before continuing. "Well, I don't like people seeing my beauty. That's why I hide it. It's too troublesome to handle the hungry wolves out here seeing my true appearance."

Scarlett couldn't stand talking to this ice prince anymore.

"I see." The corners of his lips curved into a faint smile. At the same time, Scarlett saw his smile. She was stunned. It was the first time she saw him smile, and he looked even more handsome.

Scarlett feels she could be in big trouble if falling in love with this man. So, hastily, she averted from looking at him while trying to divert her thoughts.


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章 20: Cloudfort City

Cloudfort City.

After 2 hours of flying, the jet finally landed at the private airport in the capital, Cloudfort City.

Logan, who had only seen Scarlett's forged appearance, was utterly stunned. Before him, he saw a beautiful girl with long, slightly reddish wavy hair walking beside Xander. They stepped side by side off the plane.

Who is she? Where's Miss Scarlett?

He then looked at the back, which had been closed off by the connecting door — now the door opened, but he saw no one there.

Miss Scarlett still in the toilet!?

Impossible.

He remembers when they took off, there were only two women on this plane; Miss Scarlett and a female flight attendant.

Then who is that long-haired woman?

Logan wanted to look closer at her face, but the woman was already walking ahead. Feeling curious, he turned his gaze to Ben.

"Brother Ben, where is Miss Scarlett? And, who is the woman beside the master?" He whispered to Ben, who was standing beside him.

The two of them waited for their turn to get off the plane after Xander and the long-haired woman.

Ben didn't reply to Logan. Instead, he urged him to get off the plane. "Hurry!! We have a lot of work to do." He said and rushed to the stairs. Logan took a deep breath as he followed Ben off the plane, even though he was still curious about the woman.

Logan looked closer at the long-haired woman's face—he was in the same car as Xander. He sits next to Jones, Xander's driver. Logan stole glances at the woman a few times. It made his brain feel burned because the more he saw her face, the more familiar it became despite her foreign look.

He wanted to ask them, but seeing them looking intensely at their gadgets, he abandoned his intention. But he couldn't help but let his imagination run wild—thinking of many possibilities.

Did Master Xander keep this beauty on the plane and throw Miss Scarlett out of the plane? And now he decided to marry this beauty?

Suddenly Logan's head started to feel numb; He shifted his gaze forward, staring at the bustling streets. He will ask his master later when they arrive at the registry office.

But his curiosity was immediately answered when he heard the conversation from behind.

He was shocked beyond words.

It turns out that the long-haired woman is Miss Scarlet!!

How could it be?

Once again, Logan glanced at the woman from the rearview mirror; The woman looked beautiful. She looked foreign but also familiar. He still doubted the woman was Miss Scarlet. But when he hears her voice, his body turns stiff.

So, the woman is, indeed, Miss. Scarlett!?

Fuck!! What's going on here?

After texting Cruz Reeves and informing him that she had arrived in Cloudfort City, Scarlett glanced at Xander. There was something she wanted to ask him. But seeing how serious he was right now, she hesitated.

After a few moments passed, she dared to ask, "Mr. Xander, can I ask you something?"

Xander slowly put down his iPad and looked at her, "Call me Xander!! Just call me like that. We'll be officially husband and wife in a few minutes. You should start calling my first name only. Otherwise, people would get suspicious."

Scarlett rolled her eyes, amused. This man is so inconsistent. A few days ago, he had asked like that, but he was still calling her name formally. And now he's asking her to do the same thing again?

Let's see if he will do it too.

"Same with you. Just call me by my name, Scarlett!"

"Sure, Scarlett Riley!" He said while looking at her beautiful eyes.

Scarlett "..."

It sounds strange, but it can create waves on the calm lake in her heart. She looked away, out the window, hiding her flushed face — she completely forgot what she wanted to ask Xander about.

As they passed the streets, Scarlett remembered her last visit to Cloudfort. Not much to remember. She didn't have much memory of this city, as she rarely came here.

In the past, she came to this city for a holiday when her mother was still around. And the last time she came here was last month before she went to Island B for a vacation, but it turned out to be her nightmare.

Cloudfort City is the largest city in the country and a center for the business, fashion, and entertainment industries. Geographically, it is located in the southern part of the country. The temperature is much warmer than in the cities in the north.

Many beautiful beaches and also beautiful mountains can be found in Cloudfort. The beautiful nature could attract local and foreign tourists to come to the city.

A year ago, she bought an old building on Palm Avenue before returning to this country. She renovated the building to become her house and office.

She deliberately bought a building far from the city center. She wanted to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and traffic jams, and Palm Avenue was the right choice for her. Because the area is close to the sea.

The building she bought was located in front of the quiet sea. She could take a walk to the sea whenever she wanted.

But who would have thought that her decision to marry Xander Riley would make her live in the middle of the city!?

"What do you want to ask?" Xander's charming voice made her remember what she wanted to ask.

She turned to look at him. "I wonder, where will we live?"

"At my house, of course!" Why did she ask?

"I know. Which area is it?"

"Why do you want to know?" He felt strange.

Gosh!! Scarlett wants to strangle this Xander. Can he answer without asking again?

Scarlett was starting to feel stressed talking to him. "I wonder if your house is far from my office..." She explained with annoyed-looking eyes.

"What area is your office?" Xander was surprised to learn that this girl had an office in the capital. Didn't she just come back from abroad? Does she already have a job?

"Okay, forget it!" Scarlett felt tired of talking to this stupid Xander.


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