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5.37% The Billionaire's Genius Wife / Chapter 29: Different Lifestyle

章 29: Different Lifestyle

Paul Kane gave them a way to enter the house, "Please after you… master, young madam…" he bowed slightly. After he saw them walking, he also followed them from behind.

Scarlett walked beside Xander. They walked so close that she could feel Xander's arm rubbing against hers. It felt strange, but Scarlett calmly maintained her expression. Because she could feel many pairs of eyes looking at her with shocked gazes after Xander introduced her as his wife.

Well, this house's staff was shocked, and so was she.

She still hadn't digested this enormous welcome. And now her status has become a new young madam in this 'White Mansion.'

As soon as they entered the house, Scarlett's mind was still trying to reel back everything that had happened since she got there. She didn't realize now she was on the stairs leading to the second floor. It was a massive relief for Scarlett because she wasn't in the mood to explore this mansion.

This 'White House' is huge. She was sure she would need several hours to tour all parts of the house and garden. She will do it later. Now she wants to go to her bedroom. She needed a peaceful moment to digest everything that had happened today. It felt like her brain would explode because too much was bothering her. She felt exhausted.

Soon they reached the second floor. Just the two on this floor. Paul Kane apparently is not following them.

Scarlett saw a large lounge with luxurious furniture and artwork. The interior on this floor resembled a hotel lobby she had seen at one of Trump's hotels near Central Park, New York.

The marble floor is stunning. Scarlett never saw a personal house use this kind of marble. She also saw several seating areas with leather sofas, which looked pricey.

'Damn! This Xander Riley is really something, huh!'

Most of the ornaments in the room are made from gold. Scarlett thinks all of that's only fake gold. She will ask Xander if this man is in a good mood.

And in the center of the lounge, there's a beautiful chandelier hanging from the high ceiling.

The room is surrounded by a glass wall.

Scarlett could see the back garden, and it surprised her. What a beautiful back garden.

She could only secretly smile when she saw the boundless emerald pool overlooking the city. And an oversized jacuzzi can accommodate about 10 people near the pool.

Scarlett can picture the sweet moment between her and Xander soaking in the pool and Jacuzzi. But soon, her imagination disappears. The Ice Prince Xander Riley will definitely not give her a chance, right!?

'Gosh! What do you expect from him? Throw away your fantasy…' she chuckled while shaking her head.

Scarlett secretly compliments Xander for his extravagant taste, contrary to her taste. This is something she could never imagine, life in this vast mansion.

Maybe, she could afford it, but she would never live in a place like this. It is a waste for her. She prefers to live in a secluded location with a huge yard and a pretty little house to raise her child.

She couldn't stand living with so many maids to serve her. It felt like she couldn't be free in her own house because so many eyes were watching her movement.

After enjoying the view from where she stood, Scarlett felt someone watching her back.

Instantly she jolted in surprise at the thought that she wasn't alone there — the ice prince must be someone staring at her that made her nape feel cold.

Scarlett looked back only to find Xander sitting on one of the brown leather sofas. His legs crossed and head hung low, reading the iPad in his hands.

She smiled bitterly. Sure enough, this man would ignore her presence in that place as if he were the only person on the floor — she's just a piece of furniture.

'Geez!! Scarlett, don't be offended by his attitude. He is only your fake husband, no need to hope more. So ignore him too...'

Scarlett tried to calm her heart so as not to be provoked to embarrass herself against this ice prince.

Slowly she walked towards him and sat down on one of the sofas away from him. She thought Xander would glance at her, but again she was wrong. This man still ignored her.

She cleared her throat to remind Xander that she was also in the room. When she saw the man finally raise his head, he gave her a look as if to say — what do you want? Just say it.

A faint smile framed Scarlett's face before she said, "Xander, do you live with your family here?" She finally dared to ask him.

Scarlet was concerned about this. She feels uncomfortable if they live with his family — their fake marriage might never be exposed.

"No. All my family lives in a villa by the lake down there. Why?"

"Oh, no... nothing. I was just curious." Scarlett felt relieved. "And where is my room?"

She could see that there were two wooden doors at the end side beside. And there's a double door at the other end and a single white entrance.

"The one on the other end." Xander pointed at the wooden door at the end.

Scarlett is satisfied.

At least that room is away from the master bedroom. She was confident that the room at the other end with the double doors must be Xander's room.

"And my bedroom is right beside your room," he continued.

Scarlett's eyes, still staring at her bedroom door, suddenly widened at his words. She turned to look at him to ensure she didn't hear wrong. But to her surprise, Xander's hand was still hanging in the air. It's pointing toward the room next to hers.

Instantly her throat went dry. She swallowed silently and tried to hide her surprise.

So their bedrooms are side by side!

Gosh!

Scarlett felt depressed. She wished there was no connecting door between their rooms.


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章 30: New Assignment

Scarlett can't say anything. All she could do was smile and pretend to be OK with that arrangement. As long as they do not sleep in one room, it's OK for her.

"Alright. Can I go to my room?"

She wanted to lay her back as comfy as possible. During their trip here from B island, she couldn't rest at all. And she felt something was not right. Xander's presence seemed to be sucking up all of her strength. She felt quickly tired mentally and physically—this was odd for her, as she had never been like this before.

Ready to go to her room, Scarlett stood up from her chair.

"Wait!" Xander stopped her.

She turned to look at him, confused. When she saw him making small gestures like he was calling someone, she sat again.

"Can you drive?" He asks.

"Yeah. But I'll use a taxi as long as I live in this city. I don't really know this city..."

Scarlett hates driving because her time for work is precious, and driving prevents her from doing the work. She usually works, even on the road, using her cell phone or laptop. Besides while living in the US, she is used to using public transportation or using her company driver.

Logan entered the room. He stood near the seating area, waiting for his Master's order.

Xander just gave Logan a slight nod. Then he shifted his gaze to Scarlett across from him.

"Pearl Garden cannot be entered by random vehicles, including taxis. Only Pearl garden residents have access to this place. So, from now on, Logan will drive you anywhere. And he will be your assistant at the same time."

Scarlett was surprised. She looked at Logan, who was also surprised to hear Xander's words. She felt bad. How can Xander casually assign his assistant to be her driver? Is he mad!? Jeez, this ice prince is really weird.

"Xander, no, no! Can you give me an access pass for my driver? I think my office has assigned a driver for me already." Scarlet politely rejected. It would be awkward if Xander's assistant were her driver — she felt Xander was stalking her.

"I can't. These are the rules here. Even though I own the Pearl Garden, I can't use my position for that sort of thing, right?"

Logan frowned. Since when is his Master unable to do that? Did he forget? Just before Logan wanted to remind him, he caught his horrified look. Without thinking, Logan closed his mouth—understood his Master's order through his eyes—to remain silent, or he would be punished.

Scarlett, "..."

She couldn't win arguing with this domineering prince, Xander Riley. So, why bother saying anything more? Maybe Logan could refuse to work for her. She needed his cooperation to reject his Master's crazy idea.

Slowly Scarlett turned her gaze to Logan and gave him a light grin. She could see by the look in Logan's eyes that he didn't like the idea of being her driver either.

'Darn it, Xander Riley! Why did you put me in this difficult position? How could I get through the day with Logan in the future?'

Scarlett could only swallow her own anger before glaring at Xander. She had to turn it down one more time. Scarlett could never let someone work for her under so much pressure that it would hurt them. Just before she wanted to refuse Xander, she heard Lohan calling her.

"Young Madam, I am delighted to accept this new assignment. Please, don't feel awkward with me." A spring-like smile bloomed on Logan's face, and it startled Scarlett to witness that.

'How could this man change his expression so fast!?' Scarlett was stunned.

"I will do my best to be your driver and assistant, Young Madam," Logan continued in his cheerful tone. As much as he wanted to ensure the young madam understood his intentions, he happily worked for her. Or 'someone' will send him to Tibet to become a monk.

Scarlett was at a loss for words when she heard Logan's sentence. Earlier she wanted to use Logan to reject Xander's offer. But now, it seemed that she had no chance to use that.

But still…

She felt it was not right. Xander's people will follow her wherever she goes now. It's the same, her fake husband assigned a spy on her, right!? Gosh! From now on, she won't be able to get free. It seemed she had to find a way to silence Logan. Later, she would find a way to do that.

For now, she could only nod and smile dryly at Logan as if she wanted to say to him — you ruined my plan, dude!

Scarlet keeps her eyes on her cell phone as Xander talks to Logan about his new assignment. She was not interested. At this time, she just wanted to go to her room — she felt exhausted.

After a few minutes, Xander finished talking to Logan, and she was finally able to get into her bedroom. She felt relieved as she closed the door behind her.

"Be good, Scarlett! It's only for one year." She tried to calm her heart because, since entering this house, she began to regret her decision to marry Xander Riley.

Even if it's just a fake marriage.

****

At the Staff Lounge.

On the back side of the mansion, in the staff area. Some maidservants started gossiping about a new Young Mistress who had suddenly appeared out of the blue in this 'White Mansion.'

They all sit in a particular room for the house staff. There is a long table that can accommodate twelve people. On the other side of the room, there's a navy blue couch and a television. The room overlooks the beautifully maintained back garden.

"Sis, do you know about Master marriage?" Mika asked Aira, the head maid sitting beside her.

Aira didn't rush to answer Mika's question. She stirred the tea in the white cup and then gently sipped it. After she finished, she glanced at Mika with a displeased look, as if the question was inappropriate to ask.

Mika was tense, afraid that Aira would be angry with her.

Aira placed her teacup and looked at Mika again. "I didn't know. I guess the woman is not someone from the Master Xander circle…."

Mika was confused by Aira's words. She sounded gentle, but the glint of annoyance in her eyes was unmistakable — she didn't like the new Young Madam.


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