"Sign it." 'That's so fast.'Eve sat across Ethan the next morning. Ethan left bed before she did and she wondered where he was at breakfast. Then he summoned her up here to his study room where she also met his lawyer. "After signing this contract, Mrs. Anderson, you will be forever bound by it. Think again before you sign it. Mr. Anderson will not bear any consequences if any problem arises in the future."Eve took the printed-out document from Ethan's hand and went through it. She read the conditions. They were the same words she uttered last night. Ethan did not leave even one word out. "Evelyn." Ethan held her gaze as if daring her. "Are you going to sign it?" He looked at her as if expecting her to suddenly have cold feet and back out of it. "Of course, I'll sign it." Eve smiled. "But this is a contract that involves two people, my dear husband. Don't you think you're being partial by imposing the rule on me only?""Mrs. Anderson," his lawyer said. "This contract is per your
Three days went by and Ethan had been strictly abiding by her rules. As it was the weekdays, he no longer spent the night at the company, and he also returned home early. Eve shook her head and chuckled. It appeared he liked the idea of making his Grandpa happy by working hard on the project. Why then had he not touched her yet? Eve's brows creased into a frown and she stared into her reflection for the umpteenth time in the mirror. In her past life, Ethan had only slept with her once. That was the night she'd drugged him at his grandfather's birthday party. Was he planning to repeat that? Had he ever desired her?If she hadn't drugged him, would he have even thought of touching a woman? She had threatened him not to think of touching her in the past, and he didn't show any hint of concern. Wait a minute...Was Ethan...'What am I thinking?' Eve slapped her forehead and shuddered. Ethan readily agreed to marry her without any resistance, so that meant he was normal. "Madam, is so
"Elena, Ethan won't take me to the mall." Eve went back into the house, devasted. "Oh, no. That's so sad, Madam." Elena sat her down on a couch in the living room. "It's alright, wipe off that sad look on your face. It must be that Young Master has something important to take care of."But wasn't Eve his wife? Hadn't they agreed that he would prioritize her over everything else? "Even if Young Master follows you to the mall, I don't think he will be of much help, Madam," Elena sat beside her and said. "He can't choose your clothes for you, right? He also might not be an expert in female fashion."But at least he would help her carry her bags. Wasn't that what loving couples do? Eve gazed at the ceiling and sighed. "You know what, Madam," Elena spoke again. "Let me accompany you to the mall. Since I'm an expert and I know the things you need, it will be easier for you to shop around."Eve's eyes left the ceiling and they landed on the Stewardess. "That will be so nice of you, Elena
Eve let out a loud scream and quickly zipped up her dress then covered her shoulders. "W–What are you doing here?" She took several steps back as the figure stepped forward. "Stalking you. What else does it look like?" His lips curled into an evil smirk. Eve's heart pounded and her eyes darted to every corner. "A–Are you crazy! Have you lost it! Where is the staff?""Passed out." He shrugged and caged her in between the wall. "Look at you, Eve. You thought I'm just gonna let you go like that? Why don't I show you that trifling with someone like me is the biggest mistake you've ever made?" "The biggest mistake I've ever made is believing your lies, Cole. I swear if you don't get out of here, I'll make sure you end up behind bars." "Oh, I'd like to see you do that after we do something nice to entertain your dear precious husband." "W–What are you gonna do?" Eve wrapped both arms around herself, shrinking against the wall. "I– I'm warning you, Cole. Don't try anything crazy. I swea
Some of Eve's anger had cooled off by the time they got home. After resting for a while, before the evening approached, she set to work on herself. "Madam, it's almost time for dinner. Can't you wait until you've eaten?" "No, Camila. I'm not hungry," Eve plastered a mask on her face and replied. The lunch she'd eaten hadn't even finished digesting yet. And she had a lot to do, so she'd better start early. The maid nodded and left. After waiting for the mask to dry off, Eve headed into the bathroom. Hours passed by. She shaved, scrubbed, and washed herself again and again.She put a conditioner in her hair and allowed it to settle for thirty minutes. "Eve."Eve had almost dozed off when a knocking sound came from the door. How long had it been? She frowned. "What are you still doing in there, Eve?" Ethan's voice came again. Eve checked out her hair. It wasn't done conditioning yet. "Just give me a few minutes, I'll be out soon," she called out. The knocking sound stopped and Ev
Eve paced in the living room the next day. Damn that Ethan! After ignoring her, he actually woke up in the middle of the night, chatting with another woman. "Madam, why do you look agitated? Are you alright?" Elena appeared from the kitchen area. "Sure, Elena." Eve forced a smile and sat down. She couldn't just tell the Stewardess that her first attempt at seducing Ethan was a failure, and there was a high chance that Ethan was seeing another woman. The poor woman would feel more miserable than she was. "Alright, Madam. Lunch is almost ready." "Oh, okay–" Eve nodded absentmindedly, sinking into her thoughts. If it was true that Ethan was seeing another woman, was that why he never bothered about touching her? But Eve could not recall seeing Ethan with another woman in her past life. Or was it because she hadn't paid him much attention? Urgh! What was she thinking? Whoever that Jessie was, she mustn't be far away. The only place Ethan went to on a daily basis was his comp
"Jessie, who is that?" Ethan's voice sounded from inside the office. Jessie!? So she was that Jessie. Eve gritted her teeth. Her fingers curled around the food box and she gripped it hard. "I think you have a guest." The so-called Jessie looked Eve up and down before replying to Ethan. "Hey, who are you? And what business do you have with Mr. Anderson to come straight to his office? Have the receptionists grown tired of their jobs?" Eve's eyes darkened and her fist shook. 'I want your life.' she wanted to reply but managed to control her anger in the end. She simply pushed past her and stormed into the office. "Hey, wait! I'm talking to you, where do you think you're going?" The lady came after her and blocked her path. "I asked you what business do you have with Mr. Anderson?" "It's none of your business." Eve wanted the girl to get out of her sight, otherwise, she would really lose it. "Y–You." The lady pointed a finger at her. "You can't just barge into people's off
Eve scratched the back of her neck and laughed nervously. "Uhm, Ethan. I know I was wrong in doubting your relationship with her, but you can't stay mad at me. After all, am I not your darling wife?" Ethan turned around to head back to his working desk, and she grabbed his arm."Ow, come on, Honey. I know I'm wrong, but can you at least eat your lunch?" She forced him to sit on the couch and uncovered the food box. "I already ordered lunch. Evelyn, go back home." Eve unwrapped the spoon and scooped a portion of the food into it. "Ethan, I said I'm sorry. Now stop giving me a hard time. I feel guilty already for making your secretary cry. Here, open your mouth." Ethan pressed his lips together as she leveled the spoon on them. "Ethan," Eve whined. "Quit acting like a child. This lunch is specifically brought to you from home. I know it's better than any kind of food out there. And if you don't eat it, I swear I'll be mad. You know what happens when you make me unhappy."Ethan brou