淑女的欲望

Jonathan was stunned.

Now he remembered where he had seen the young man before; He had seen him in business magazines and on television. No wonder he looked familiar when he showed him for the first time.

'Xander Riley! From the Riley Group!?' Jonathan muttered in his heart while staring at her closely. There is a sadness to see her grow like now.

Jonathan still blamed himself for what he had done to her the past few years. He would never forget that, even if Scarlett had forgiven him.

A lot has happened in the past week. Their relationship had improved, and now, he heard lots of fantastic news about her.

It had never crossed Jonathan's mind that this girl would marry Xander Riley, a king of the business industry in this country.

Now, he could only be grateful. This girl grew up well and got what most people dream of.

'Mikayla, look at your daughter now. She grew up to be beautiful, smart, and independent. She also got a handsome and rich husband. I thought... I'm done with my work here to look after her.'

Jonathan took a deep breath before silently continuing to speak to his late wife, 'Mika! Should I tell Scarlett about her true identity!?' He hesitated to say. He could feel pain seeping into his heart and bones when he remembered his past with Mikayla, Scarlett's mother; The girl he married was only on paper.

The room fell silent as Jonathan and Scarlett were lost in their own thoughts.

Jonathan hesitates whether, to be honest with Scarlett about her identity or keep silent. Meanwhile, Scarlett hesitates whether to tell her father about Lauren.

Before long...

Scarlett told him, hoping her father would not feel guilty about Nicole and Lauren. She could feel the sadness in her father's eyes whenever they talked about them.

"Dad, I found out a secret about Lauren. Do you want to hear it?" Her eyes deepened when she saw her father frown.

Jonathan didn't say a word, but it was clear from the look in his eyes he looked irritated.

Afraid she would anger him, Scarlett paused to wait until he felt better. After some time, her father allowed her to speak.

"....it's about why Lauren spent so much money and dared to corrupt company money and make so much debt out there. Actually, someone is blackmailing her!"

"What do you mean by that, Scarlett!?" Jonathan was surprised.

"Nicole's dad! He's still alive and making excuses about his existence to blackmail Lauren. So Lauren misused the company's money to give to that guy..."

"Wait! You said Nicole's father was still alive?" He was shocked beyond words, but Scarlett felt weird because she had killed that bastard. So, technically, he's dead.

"Yes, dad. I happened to hear about this from someone. And after I investigated, it was true. Much evidence leads Lauren to transfer some money to that man..."

Instantly Jonathan's shoulders slumped.

"That damn woman completely manipulated me!" Jonathan can't help but curse Lauren. "...How dare she!! After I married her, she forgot her promise to look after you like her own daughter. And, she also dared to lie to me about her husband!? Why, why does she do that!? She said she was a single mother with a dead husband! That's why I'm willing to marry her!!"

Jonathan seemed to be talking to himself, but Scarlett understood her father's feelings at this moment — being deceived. She felt sorry for him

"Dad, I know how you feel. But, at least now, things are over with that woman. And you also know what really happened, so you don't have to feel bad for Nicole for divorcing her mother!" said Scarlett.

"Yes. I know what you mean..." He sighed heavily before continuing, "I was just shocked to hear that. But don't worry! I've had enough of that woman! This is the last we will talk about her..."

Well, actually, Jonathan just regretted his decision. He would not agree to Lauren's request if he knew about this. Better face her in court, so she will not get a dime from him and end up in jail.

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After discussing several matters with her father, Scarlett finally said goodbye.

She had to fly back to the capital to meet her fake husband, who made a lake of her heart ripple whenever she thought about him.

After several hours of flying, before midnight, their jet finally landed smoothly at a private airport in Cloudfort City, the capital city of Astington.

Even though Scarlett was happy to meet Xander Riley, she was physically exhausted, and her eyes felt heavy. She fell asleep as soon as she entered the car.

All the way to the White Mansion, Scarlett is sleeping.

Meanwhile, at the White Mansion, Xander, who has been waiting for Scarlett's return, rushes to the main entrance when he hears that their car has arrived.

Xander watched the car approaching.

Later...

He opened the back-row door and saw Scarlett sleeping comfortably in the car.

"Sir, young madam is exhausted. She has fallen asleep since getting in the car..." Logan immediately reported to Xander.

"Hmm..." Xander immediately picked her up and carried her 'princess style' to her bedroom.

pαndα,noνɐ1,сoМ He placed her gently on the bed.

For a brief moment, he just stood there looking at her sleepy face; She looked so beautiful, and he couldn't take his eyes off her.

There was a strong desire within him that asked him to sleep by her side, to hold her all night long.

He tried to suppress the feeling as hard as he could, and after a few times, he slowly removed her shoes and covered her with a blanket.

'Man, throw away your fantasies!! You can't do that!!' Xander scolded himself while shaking his head.

After he adjusted the room temperature and the light, he walked to the door. But, before he reached the door, he heard the girl call his name in an unusual tone.

"X-Xander..."

He slowly turned his head, looking at the bed. And he froze with what he saw.