Semua Bab The Billionaire's Legal Wife : Bab 1 - Bab 4

“Miss Larsen, Mr. Austen will see you now,” the secretary said. Celine swallowed hard before standing up from the couch. She held her old portfolio close to her chest. Although the hall was warm, her hands were becoming cold because of nervousness. “Thank you,” she said, though her voice shook slightly due to anxiety. The double doors opened, and she saw the large office that had a clear view of New York City. At the far end of the room, Duke Austen was sitting behind his desk. He was the Chief Executive Officer of Austen Holdings and one of the youngest billionaires in the country. He did not look up right away. He was writing something on a piece of paper and focusing on it completely. Celine’s throat felt tight just by watching him. What am I doing here? she thought. She was a freelance fashion designer who was struggling to pay her rent. She did not feel like she belonged in a place like this. “Sit,” he said finally, without looking at her. She sat down immediately.

The elevator revealed the entrance of the penthouse. Celine looked around carefully. The place was something she had only seen in magazines and socialite blogs before. “Welcome to your new home, Mrs. Austen,” Clara said as she held the elevator door open. She handed Celine a set of keys attached to a keyring. Celine’s fingers touched the cool metal. “It’s very large,” she said quietly. Her voice showed too much tone of surprise. It seems so surreal. “Yes,” Clara replied. “Mr. Austen expects you to move in today. He is upstairs. You will meet him shortly.” Celine felt uneasy and rolled her suitcase into the penthouse. She still doesn't have any ideas how her decisions will affect her future. She entered the bedroom, placed her bag on the dresser, and noticed a notebook on top of it. The handwriting on the cover read: Rules of the House. Before she could open it, a door from the living room opened. Duke Austen stood there, wearing a formal suit and looking serious. “You’re