CHAPTER 5

Audrey's Pov

He leaned back on his chair and intertwined his fingers with his elbows resting on the armrest, “Should we make this official or do we keep it on a low and see how it goes? I can arrange for a proper marriage ceremony and send out invites, if you want that” He stated and I sighed deeply thinking about what kind of scandal this could bring, everyone knew about my relationship with Zachary because I was a fool for love so I flaunted him.

What a waste of time!!

“We can keep it a secret for now, if they start spreading rumors those people who attended my sister's wedding know the real story, I wouldn't be surprised if a reporter was there. Let's just keep it under wraps for now, we can make it official later” I concluded and he nodded in understanding, now to address the elephant in the room.

“You said I should move in with you right?”

“Yes, I'd advise you to do that if we want to convince your family that we are together” He replied curtly.

“You are not bothered by the fact that I was dating your brother and you were with my sister?” I don't understand how he is so chill about it while I'm trying to keep it together. I might have gotten my sweet revenge but I still felt betrayed and it will take a long time before I will trust anyone with my heart again.

I'm going to take immense pleasure in making them regret what they did to me while healing in the process, “Zachary isn't related to me and like I said before your sister was a passing memory, I couldn't care less about what she did” He shrugged and I couldn't believe my ears.

“If Zachary isn't related to you, why is he known as your brother?” I asked in astonishment.

"He was adopted by my father, I only have an elder brother. Zachary however isn't who you think he is, the only thing he gets is my family name, your sister must have thought he also had something he inherited from my father but he has nothing.” He articulated and I wished Amelia was here to hear this. I have always known he was lying about inheriting a bank. That was why I took him under my wing. I introduced him to some important businessmen in the corporate world and I made him.

Only for him to use all my love and patience to stab my back, he could have betrayed me with anyone but he chose my step-sister.

“Thank you for helping me Xander, if I'm being honest I didn't think about the absurdity of my deal before calling” I confessed bashfully and he chuckled.

The sound is rough and velvety, Xander is an attractive man with a mysterious cold aura. My sister must have been desperate or stupid to leave him for Zachary.

“Don't worry about it I'm sure you must be tired, you should retire to your room to get some rest” He advised and I stood up from the seat, He did the same and led the way walking out of the study while I followed from behind him.

We walked side by side in the hallway and some maids bowed their heads when we came across them, “This is your room” We halted in front of a smooth shining cream-colored door, he beckoned for me to proceed and I opened the door.

My jaw dropped at the elegant design, I could see my reflection on the white tiles and I gasped as I beheld the golden chandelier. I come from money too but we only have a silver chandelier in our living room not inside our rooms, the purple and white interior designs made me fall in love with the room.

Purple happens to be my favorite color and I also love white, whoever designed this knew this is what my room looks like in my imagination.

“Is it to your taste?” He asked then I remembered I had an audience, I veered to see three maids standing behind him with their heads bowed.

Is he that strict with them? Who am I kidding, it's Xander the enigmatic man with a frosty personality.

“Yes, I still need my things to be moved from my father's house” There are some personal things in that house I desperately need to have in here with me.

“I already arranged for that they'll be here by tomorrow,” He remarked and I heaved a sigh of relief, “In the meantime, they will assist you with anything you need” He gestured with his hand and they stepped out of his back.

I nodded at him and they bowed again, I internally winced wondering if their neck didn't hurt from all that.

“If you are not comfortable with anything, my room is right down the hall” His gaze lingers on mine then he leaves taking all his frosty stiffness with him.

Time to bond with my maids, I might be rich but I'm not a spoiled brat unlike Amelia who treats our house helps like trash. I love bonding with them, after all, they are humans like me and my mom taught me to be kind to people no matter their status.

“Hello girls, I'm Audrey, what's your name?” I asked with a polite smile and they exchanged shocked glances with each other.

“Um… Thank you Mistress Audrey” They said in unison and I chuckled at their act to keep things formal, “Let's drop the formalities as from here on, you can call me Audrey or Mrs Audrey when we are alone. Is that clear?”

They nodded and smiled at me. It turns out Xander warned them to always be respectful. He even told them we were married and that's why they all referred to me as 'Mistress' while they called him 'Master'.

While we were still chatting my phone started vibrating inside my purse, I reached out for it, and to my astonishment, it was Amelia calling.

What does my dear sister want from me this time?