The Contract 

CHAPTER THREE

CLARA'S POV 

“Who are you?!” His voice echoed in the room. This time I didn't wake up seeing the vulnerable looking man of yesterday instead he acted like a monster.

My body hit the floor, it was so hard that I could feel the sharp pain down my waist. I looked at him with a dagger-like glare.

“Why did you attack me?” I said in a conflicting tone, at that moment I had to hold my nerves in order not to feast on him alive.

“Don't reply to me with a question. I said who are you and what are you doing in my suite?” He said strictly, his voice was more scary than I thought.

“I'm Clara Voss, the chef of the private rooms.” I said boldly to avoid suspicion, my hands shivering as I stood up to wrap my naked body.

“How did you get into my suite, woman? Start talking. If not , I will send you to the place of no return.” He threatened.

At that moment I saw the reason why my foster father made such a statement. The notion that Adrian always forgot the women he slept with on his wife's death anniversary was indeed true.

“Don't be deceived by his looks because an evil man always stays hidden.” My foster father's words continued to play in my head and immediately I knew I had to give a valid explanation.

“I came into the private lounge to serve you more drinks and food you ordered for. But the moment I left the lounge you grabbed me from behind.” I said softly, scanning his facial expression.

“You can't deceive me. Because I wouldn't tolerate any deception.” He cut me off.

“That's the truth sir, you can check the CCTV camera to confirm my words.” My voice was faint, but I knew I had to play innocent.

“Continue!” His voice roared, which wrapped me with so much fear but I stayed rigid.

“I was about to leave but you said I should stay close to you. That you've been missing your late wife.”

“I had to agree because of how vulnerable you looked. I didn't want my boss to die on a fateful day.” My voice was so calm, that anyone that wasn't present would believe me.

“What's your business if I die? You're just a staff here so don't overstep boundaries.” He said gritting his teeth together.

“I'm just a lady who's surviving. My parents are relatively poor and I need this job to survive.”

“That's why I prioritize my boss,” I expressed, my eyes scanned through the atmosphere.

“Where are your clothes? I don't believe slut like you. After we check the CCTV, you won't have any excuses.”

“I could lock you in my private security cell if I wanted.” He threatened, while pointing his hands at my eyes.

My hands were shivering and trembling. I only hoped the CCTV doesn't reveal any clue that would raise suspicions.

We reached the room, I stood in the entrance still deep in thought. Being caught means my underground plan would be ruined.

After watching the videos he didn't say anything but stared at me intensely. That was the right time to put on an act.

“I told you sir, you took advantage of an innocent chef while you were vulnerable. All I wanted was to ensure my boss was safe last night.” Tears rolled down my chin.

“Only for me to wake up naked in your hands. What would my family or boyfriend say when they hear this.”

“Or what would the manager and staff think when they heard my boss took advantage of me in his vulnerable state.” I cried out, tears streamed down my eyes.

“That's enough!” His voice was loud enough that it could tear down the building.

“Nobody would know. This incident shouldn't be heard outside this room.” He said in a serious tone, while his hands came closer to my neck.

Cold ran down my spine, while fear overwhelmed me. At that point I was scared he would kill me just like my father.

I didn't come with my weapons on. The man I was seeing is more dangerous than I heard.

“That's not possible sir,” I met his gaze without flinching, ensuring I hid my fear behind my enemy. He walked out of the room with his phone, I wondered who he was calling.

 “Could it be the police?” I whispered, my body shivered. If it's the police I have to escape from here soon. As I was about to run out of the room before I heard his footsteps.

“Where are you running to?!” He hailed, rolling his eyes.

“Don't think I would let you leave this wall with so much information about me.” He stated, this time he looked dangerous.

I increased my steps but before I could run out the door was shut down. At that moment I was already ready to show some of my fighting skills but that wasn't part of the plan.

“Good day sir. This is the document you requested for.” A man walked through the adjacent door and handed a document over to him.

“This is a marriage contract form. I would be taking responsibility for my reckless act.” He said, handing over the spiral binded form to me.

“You're going to be my wife for five years and after that I will give you a large amount of money.”

“Don't be scared because I would ensure I don't touch you.” His words cut through the silence.

I was relaxed a bit, at least my plan was working. Going to his house wasn't part of my plan but I guess it's better to gather more information.

“I'm not taking responsibility to please you. I just don't want a slut like you spoiling my name over the internet.”

“I'm a man of caliber and my good name is highly valued. So ensure you don't over play your role.”

“Read the contract properly.” He ordered before leaving the room.

Five years on the same roof with my enemy felt like a chain. I couldn't even stand staying with him in the same atmosphere.

My mind was filled with uncertainty but all I wanted was to avenge my father's death.

A man like Adrian doesn't deserve to live a peaceful life. But would my rage for vengeance be the reason why I would be trapped within his world?