Chapter 6

One corner of Devan’s eyebrow lifted when he heard what Alexa said. A faint smile—almost invisible—rested on his lips as he noticed the fear on her face.

“What are you thinking?” After speaking, Devan moved the raised hand to his tie, loosening it slightly.

Alexa flinched. Her eyes widened when she saw what Devan was doing. So that was why she had misunderstood—thinking he was about to do something to her.

Swallowing hard, Alexa stepped back to create some distance between herself and Devan before speaking, “I just wanted to ask … do we have to share a room?”

Devan frowned deeply upon hearing her question, his expression turning even colder. “I don’t need to answer your question.”

The man in front of her was truly difficult to talk to. Alexa had to be more careful. “Alright. I was just asking.”

“You should already know the duties of a wife.”

Devan’s words made Alexa’s eyes widen.

“A-a wife’s duties? What do you mean?” Alexa stammered in panic.

Still wearing a cold expression, Devan said nothing more when he saw Alexa panic for the second time. He turned around and walked away, leaving her behind.

Alexa remained rooted to the spot. Her sharp mind tried to process what Devan had said, but it was useless. Not a single word made sense to her.

**

After dinner.

Alexa was already lying on Devan’s soft bed. She clenched the edge of the blanket tightly around her body, her thoughts drifting far away as she imagined what Devan might do—now that she was his wife.

When she heard the door open, Alexa immediately squeezed her eyes shut. Fear and panic washed over her.

Devan stepped toward the bed, his gaze falling on Alexa, who had her eyes tightly closed. He stood still for a moment, watching the woman now lying on his bed, before climbing onto it himself and turning off the main light.

He lay on his side with his back facing Alexa. Devan could feel movement behind him, preventing him from closing his eyes.

“Why aren’t you sleeping?”

Alexa flinched at Devan’s deep voice. Her eyes were already open. When she glanced behind her, she saw Devan still facing away from her.

“I was asleep earlier, but I woke up when you got into bed,” Alexa replied with a reasonable excuse. She was afraid of saying the wrong thing.

Hearing no response from Devan, Alexa was about to close her eyes again when she heard his voice once more.

“About Mr. John—are you sure you can persuade him to give that cooperation to me?”

Alexa froze upon hearing the question, especially when Devan moved and turned to face her, making her heart suddenly pound hard.

When their eyes met, Alexa swallowed hard.

“Mr. John trusts me very much. Tomorrow, I’m supposed to introduce Ronan to Mr. John, so tomorrow you have to go with me to meet him.”

Devan narrowed his eyes at Alexa’s overwhelming confidence.

“What makes you so sure Mr. John will follow your plan?”

“You’ll see it yourself tomorrow. After meeting him, the most important thing is—don’t be late. Mr. John likes punctual people.”

Devan suddenly smirked, giving Alexa a doubtful look. Especially since he knew very well how fierce business competition was in this country—there was always something in return for what was requested.

“What have you given him?”

Alexa’s eyes widened at Devan’s question.

“What did I give him? What do you mean?”