Seeing Ella hesitate, David continued. "If you keep thinking about it, I'm afraid your father's life will not last."
"But... we're going to sleep together? And... you know... how could I... I haven't even held hands..." Ella stammered. Her face turned red when she thought about it.
David understood what Ella meant, he reassured him. "Don't worry. We won't overdo it. But we need to be a little bit intimate in public after that, you can do whatever you want as long as you don't let the reporters see. about sleeping together, we're in the same room but we'll sleep in two different places. I promise I won't do anything to you."
Ella was relieved to hear David say the last sentence. And then...
"But if you want, I'm ready." David grinned.
"You dare?" Ella rolled her eyes at David.
"I was just joking. So you agree?" David asked firmly.
Ella hesitated for a moment. Apart from David's scheme, she couldn't think of a better way. Just acting a fake husband and wife play, no loss, no one harms anyone. Just endure three years. After three years, she will be free.
Thinking that Ella agreed to David's suggestion.
David nodded, telling Key to immediately transfer the money to Ella's bank account and then pay for her father's hospital bills.
"I only need thirty thousand dollars." Ella said nonchalantly.
"The remaining balance, you use to rent a luxury apartment for your father to recuperate." David suggested.
He said no wrong. Ella is unemployed, her father is hospitalized again. She needs money to take care of everything. Money for medicine, food, living expenses, electricity, water, food... there are many things that require money. Ella thought about her difficult life, sighing. She had to obey David's arrangement.
Key returns and tells his master. "I'm done, sir. Her father is currently undergoing surgery."
"Good." David nodded and spoke to Ella. "Now come with me to my company, we will sign a marriage contract then I will introduce you to my family."
"I want to wait for my father to finish the surgery, okay?" Ella asked.
"But I can't wait." David suggested. "Key will stay here, when your father's surgery is done, he'll give us a call."
Ella had no other choice. David was the one who paid for Mr. Stephen. She could only listen to him.
Ella followed David to the parking lot.
Fifteen minutes later, David drove down to the basement of the D&A building. He pulled out his car keys and went to his office. Ella lazily walked behind.
Inside the room, David took the paper from the table and gave it to Ella.
'Did he have the contract ready? This man planned it from the start.' Ella blinked a few times, taking the paper.
"Read it. The terms are in the contract, if you have any questions, ask me." David said.
Ella mumbled reading. The terms are not unreasonable. But rule number six: Do your duty as a wife.
Ella looked at the serious man beside her. "I've never been a wife. How do I know what a wife needs to do?"
David frowned for a moment, then replied. "When necessary, I will give you a course on being a wife."
"Is there really this course anymore?" Ella smiled and shook her head. She signed her name and gave it to David.
His signature is beautiful. She looked and admired.
"The contract is in effect from this moment. I keep one copy, you keep one. After three years tear it up." David, after photocopying, gave Ella a contract.
She folded it in half, dropping a few bags. Next, the two of them went to the ward to register their marriage.
Officers at the ward looked at Ella's depressed expression, she asked over and over again if Ella really wanted to marry David Anthony.
Only then did Ella wake up and replied with a smile that she agreed. Looking at her and David's marriage certificate, Ella suddenly felt funny. She is only twenty years old, has no boyfriend, but is now the wife of a strange man.
Step out of the ward, David reminded. "If you're acting, then act real. Outsiders will think I'm bullying you."
"I'm sorry. I just felt it all happened so suddenly." Ella dazedly said.
David regrets. "I'm very grateful to you for agreeing to help me. Don't worry, I won't let you down. I will help you find a job."
"Thank you." Ella grinned. That bright smile suddenly made David's heart skip a beat.
His phone rings. Key calls and tells David something. He hung up and spoke to Ella in a cheerful tone. "Your father's surgery was a complete success."
Ella was relieved. She whispered. "Fortunately. Can I go to the hospital to visit my father? Tomorrow I will go with you to your house."
David hesitated for a moment, then spoke. "I'm afraid not. Your father has a doctor and nurse to take care of you, so don't worry. And you have to come with me, go home now. Because tomorrow morning my mother will arrange a meeting. I don't want to be forced like that. If you don't come with me today, I'm afraid it won't be in time."
Ella was helpless, drooping her shoulders. She curiously followed David to the parking lot. On the way back, she looked out the window. Cars one after another. The city glowed with lights.
Ella's peaceful life is suddenly disturbed by a strange man named David. She will have to be his wife for three years and face his family members. A smooth or difficult life awaits her ahead? She couldn't guess.
"Are you worried about being my wife?" David asked.
Ella turned her head to look at David. Does this man have a talent for reading other people's minds?
He's not a superhero. It's just, that Ella's expression is so clear on her face that it's easy for him to guess.
"You know, I've never been through this. I'm not ready." Ella twisted her hand and said.
"Don't worry, I'm here."
"Will you protect me?"
"Of course. This is the way I came up with, so it's my duty to protect you from difficulties." David looked at Ella, spoke, then turned his face forward and continued driving.
Ella realized. "So that means your family members are... difficult?"
"It's only my mother, but you don't have to worry too much. If you do your duty well, I think my mother won't make it difficult for you. Three years have passed in a blink of an eye." David comforts.
A few minutes later, the car stopped in front of a large mansion. The entrance is cobblestone. Colorful flowers surround the walls. While David pulled the car into the garage, Ella stood watching the mansion. She had never seen a house as beautiful as David's. To the right is the swimming pool. On the left is a long road, planted with many trees. A feeling of suspense welled up in her heart. After a while, they asked, and she knew how to answer.David stepped forward and grabbed Ella's hand, startling her. "Hey, friend. How dare you?" She was angry, she said."You forget we're acting as husband and wife. It's normal for a husband to hold his wife's hand."Ella reluctantly rested her hand in David's large palm. Her face seemed stiff.David raised his voice. "You should be relaxed, natural, comfortable. Your expression will make people suspicious."Hearing his explanation, Ella took a deep breath, changing her expression. She smiled lovingly at David. Then the two of them entered the co
Looking at David's stern face, Ella believed he was telling the truth. A man who does not casually go to bed with anyone does not have sex unless he is married. Ella thought that if any girl became David's wife, she would be very lucky."Tomorrow I'll drive you to the hospital so you can visit your father, then go home to get some clothes. I'll ask Key to deliver your luggage to my house." Wherever David said, Ella nodded. Suddenly remembering something, she asked. "What about you telling me that I'm an employee in your company. You lied like that, what should I do?"David calmly said. "Make the lie true. I need a secretary, please be my secretary.""Really? Will I get a job?""I don't say two words."Ella changed the subject. "Your mother is a bit difficult, she doesn't seem to like me. But Rika is very cute.""Be patient. After a while, she will accept you, as long as you do everything you can." David looked at her with a serious face."I can walk around the house freely, okay?" El
Ella opened the door of Mr. Stephen and gently entered. Still, the sound of her footsteps woke him up."Ella, you're here." Mr. Stephen said, sitting up."Dad, how are you?" Ella walked over and sat on the edge of the bed."I'm fine. I'm sorry to make you worry.""Dad don't say that, taking care of you is my duty."“I am your burden, right?” Mr. Stephen patted Ella's hand, his voice a little sad."No. I am lucky to be your daughter.”Ella's phone rang. She took out her phone and looked at it softly. "I'm out on the phone for a while, I'll be back soon." She said and walked out of the room."Wazzup? We just said goodbye for a few minutes.” Ella said politely. Although she is not the daughter of a noble family, she was raised from a young age to be polite when talking to others."I just wanted to say if you need anything, just tell me, I'm here to help." David said, he just arrived at the company."Thank. But the money you gave me was enough for me to take care of everything.” Ella said
David didn't care about the eyes around him, he took Ella's hand and led him to a quiet, luxury room. Ella was overwhelmed when she saw the menu. The food is very expensive, even more, expensive than the salary she gets for a month.Looking at her expression, David understood what she was worried about. He lowered his voice. "Never mind the price. I'll be the one to pay."Ella chooses the cheapest item on the menu. Wait for the waiter to leave, she said. "This is not a matter of who pays, but a matter of savings. Just a breakfast for a few hundred thousand, I feel a bit wasteful. Next time I will take you to a popular restaurant with reasonable prices. The quality is not inferior to the dishes in the restaurant." "You intrigued me. I'd love to know where that is." David smiled as he spoke."I will lead you to the future." Ella said.The waiters bring the food. They ate and talked.After eating, they went to the company. Today is Ella's first day working at D&A corporation. She could
"Hi, nice to meet you." Ella tries to act like a friendly person. She doesn't have many friends except for Suzy, she lives a closed life so she communicates badly while talking."Ella, how did you meet my brother?" Rika asked, blinking excitedly."We ran into each other in the hospital. After that, we kept in touch until we decided to get married later." This is true, Ella didn't lie.Rika was dumbfounded when she heard what Ella said. The story of Ella and David's meeting was too bland. How did they decide to get married when there was no romance between them?"It's strange. My brother is dry and rigid, what is attractive about him? Handsome or rich?" Rika asked and looked at Ella's reaction."He's very good, knows how to help others." Ella said what she had in mind. Even though the two of them are just contracted husband and wife, she is still grateful to David for saving her father. This is a partnership where both sides benefit. Even though he's in the same room, he doesn't touch
The next morning, Ella woke up to a bright ray of sunlight from the balcony shining into her eyes.She turned her head to look to the left, the pillow was empty. She suddenly remembered that today was Sunday, the staff was off, but David had an important client meeting so he went to work early in the morning.Ella got out of bed and went to the bathroom. Naughty in the water, she brought her hand to her lips. David's kiss was still lingering around her lips.After showering, Ella sat on the bed texting David. 'Today is off, what should I do?'After a while, the phone screen lit up. David sent a reply message. 'Please do what you want.'She replied immediately. “Okay.”She picked up her bag and walked out of the room. She had just left, Sophie opened the door and removed the camera, and went to Mrs. Emma. She opened it and with Mrs. Emma pinched her head to watch.After watching the video, Mrs. Emma and Sophie looked at each other.“They actually slept together. That means they truly l
Ella to the largest luxury shopping center in the city. She walked around the mall. Her eyes blinked when she saw a price list at a clothing stall. Most of the items here cost more than five hundred dollars. She looked regretfully. She's not a fancy dress girl, so she just buys some cheap clothes. She just wears what she can afford and is comfortable with. Style doesn't matter to her. She did not forget to buy apple pie for Mr. Harry.At checkout, Ella had no change. She struggled to find change in her wallet. The people behind her urging her on made her even more confused.Suddenly, a hand landed on the counter at the cashier with a change of bills accompanied by a voice. "I pay for her."Ella turned her head to look. The one who helps her is Raymond.Leaving the counter, Ella said in an appreciative voice. "Thank you. It's too embarrassing to let you help me.""Nothing. We're colleagues after all." Raymond said with a smile on his lips."Yes."A reporter saw them and took a picture
After having dinner with the whole family, David and Ella asked permission to go back to their room.She sat on the sofa watching him do his work at the table. Then she opened the phone and made a schedule. Although she is David's secretary, her work is not much, she has a lot of free time, so she wants to do something to be active, such as learning to cook, learning the piano, practicing yoga or aerobics…David raised his head, his eyebrows raised when he saw Ella seem very focused on the phone. he asked softly. “What are you going to do, Ella?”Ella put the phone down on the table. “I need to do something for tomorrow. I need to exercise, my brain will go numb if I don't do anything every day." She spoke nonchalantly and reached for a document on David's desk.“Um.” David continues to work, he focuses on computers. Ella walked over and sat across from him.“Stop worrying. I will make a good wife who can be your support in the future.” Ella opened the document, going through the page