9.**Easton's POV**Immediately those words left my mouth, she puffed up her face and glared at me angrily. I have to admit, she looked cute whenever she was frowning like that.“What did you just say?” She asked, daring me to say it again. Before my mother died, she always told me that, never tell a woman she didn't know how to cook. According to her, it makes them furious, but how can one resist doing it when a certain woman is fun to watch when angry?“I said your food isn't tasty. You don't know how to cook. You need to go back to culinary school because I have no idea what you just made for me.” I scoffed, scrunching my face in disgust.She looked at me with that anger still evident in her brown eyes. She heaved a deep sigh and bent to my level, looking straight into my eyes. This lady had some nerves. No one dares to look into my eyes like this.“I'll act as if I didn't hear what you said because I know what I cooked.” She folded her arms.“Are you that confident in yourself? I
10.**Nicole's POV**I was uninterested as he showed me around the house. My mind was elsewhere, and where could it be besides my crumbling career and the mess I just put myself in?The more I thought about everything, the more heartbroken I became. I suffered to get to the top on my own and just because I didn't fulfill one stupid man's sexual fantasy, he made me lose everything. He didn't even leave a crumb behind. He crushed and destroyed everything I labored for. And yet, some people would open their mouths to say, there's human conscience?Pfft! Fuck conscience! There was nothing like that in the entertainment industry.I tightened my fists as I thought about how massive my revenge was going to be.“Nicole!” I gasped and stopped in my tracks. I looked up at him, and he gave me an annoyed look.“What's your problem? I feel like I'm wasting my time showing all these to you because you're not even listening to me.” He frowned at me and I sighed.“I got lost for a moment.” I wasn't
11.**Nicole's POV**“There is no way I'm spending the night in your room.” I shook my head frantically and sat down on the couch.“Why? Is something wrong with that? You're my wife, after all.” He smirked.I was about to yell at him, but I calmed myself down. “You know what? I'll sleep in the living room.” I folded my arms.“What do you want people to say when they see my wife sleeping on the couch in the living room, and I'm on the bed in my room? Do you want to ruin my reputation?” He asked and I scoffed.Reputation indeed.What is wrong with this man? How can he tell me to spend a night in his room? I placed my hand on my forehead and glared at him. “Look, let's settle this. I'll sleep in the living room. And if you badly don't want me to sleep on the couch, then I'll sleep in any of the guest rooms.”“I won't allow that. You're not a guest.” He frowned at me. I was already frustrated, and this man right here was adding more to my plate. I rested my head on the couch and closed my
12.**Easton's POV**She looked at me, surprised etched in her features because of what I said. I could see her cheeks turning red, and I wasn't ready to let her go without teasing her about it.“Oh my! I'm seeing someone turning red already.” I folded my arms and she covered her face.“Shut up!” She screamed, ran to the bed and took her nightgown before rushing into the bathroom again. I shook my head with a chuckle and made my way to the couch where I sat and took my laptop.She stepped out of the bathroom with her nightgown on and I couldn't help but stare at her again. I knew models were hot but not this hot. And what was that effect she was having on me?“Stop staring like a pervert!” She snapped at me and I scoffed.“I wasn't staring at you. You have nothing for someone to stare at.” I huffed.“Oh really?” She hummed and walked to stand in front of me, forgetting she was putting on a nightgown that was a little but transparent. I didn't want to look at her anymore because I have
13.**Nicole's POV**I stood up from the bed and stretched to put my body in check. I wasn't able to get a good sleep until this morning.Who would sleep soundly knowing that her career was at the edge of the cliff? Since all these happened, I haven't been able to sleep well and I think it was starting to affect my body system.I kept turning and tossing in bed all night while Mr. Annoying slept like a baby. Speaking of which, where is he?I looked around the room but couldn't find him. The only thing that wafted past my nostrils was a scent of a male cologne.I got down and stepped out to go check out my room. I wouldn't want what happened last night to repeat itself.“That pervert! How can he look at me like he wanted to eat me whole and then tell me I'm not his type?” I scoffed and snorted. “Well, he's not my type too!”“Are you talking to yourself?”I turned to see Joan walking beside me. “Good morning.” She greeted and I nodded.“Did you sleep well?” I asked and she nodded.“How
14.**Nicole's POV**I rushed to the bathroom and quickly took my bath. When I was done with the necessary stuff, I stepped into the walk-in closet and picked a red gown with a side slit.I let my hair down in waves, and did a moderate makeup to match. When I was done, I grabbed my car keys and stepped out.“Where are you off to, Miss. Nicole?” Butler Steve asked.“To take care of something important. I'll be back before you say boo!” I entered my car and drove out of the compound immediately.I met Emily at the bus stop and she got in.“Where did you say she was again?” I asked.“Starlets Model Agency, and she'll soon leave.” Emily answered, and I nodded, going faster than before.When we got there, I met her at the parking lot about to enter her car and quickly got down.“Demi!” I called and she turned to look at me. I walked up to her, but her security men blocked my path. She gestured for them to let me through and removed her sunglasses.“And you are?” She asked, making me wonder
15.**Easton's POV**I sat in the office after the meeting, feeling uneasy. I had no idea why Nicole wasn't here already. I even went as far as looking down from the glass in my office to see if she had entered but there was no sight of her.I sighed and ran my hands through my hair. I don't know if I'd be able to wait much longer. A knock sounded on the door, drawing my attention.“Come in,” I answered and the door opened.My secretary, Linda, entered and bowed. “Sir, a lady is here to see you. I asked if she had an appointment but it seemed she had none. She said she had come to deliver something to you.”Finally!“Let her in,” I responded and she bowed before leaving. There was no doubt that it was Nicole coming. I wondered why Linda didn't look thrilled when she came to inform me that someone was here. There wasn't an uproar among the employees either. Was she in disguise?The door opened but what I didn't expect was to see Joan instead of Nicole.“I'm sorry for the delay, sir. The
16.**Nicole's POV**When we arrived at the Ferdinand's mansion, my eyes widened in shock at the magnificence. I thought Easton's mansion was huge but this one? This one was even larger and grander. I could almost hear the oohs and aahs as my eyes danced over the intricate designs and lavish decor. It was clear that the Ferdinands were people of immense wealth and power.The butler greeted us at the door, his face expressionless as he led us inside. I felt like I was walking into a palace, not a home. Everywhere I looked, there was opulence and grandeur. Marble floors, crystal chandeliers, and priceless artwork lined the walls. The place was amazing. We got to the living room and met a man and woman in their late forty's or fifty's and no one needed to tell me that they were his parents.We walked up to them I bowed slightly.“Good evening, sir, ma.” I tried my best to smile at them but they looked at me with shock written all over their faces.“Good evening dad.” Easton greeted. I w