淑女的欲望

Scarlett's eyes immediately fell upon Theodor as their car pulled up to the main entrance, standing there in a casual white shirt and khakis. He had a black coat draped over his shoulders, and his neatly combed ginger-red hair made him look strikingly handsome, much different from how Scarlett had seen him the previous night.

There were no signs of any bruises on Theodor's face as if he had never been beaten. His smile stretched wide as he approached their car.

"Xander!" Theodor exclaimed with joy, casting a glance at Scarlett and offering her a warm smile. He greeted her in a casual tone, "Sister-in-law, it's great to see you again. Welcome to my humble house... Come inside. It's freezing out here!" he said, gesturing for Xander and Scarlett to enter the house.

Scarlett didn't utter a word; she simply smiled at Theodor and followed behind them. As they walked, Scarlett couldn't help but feel relieved to learn that Nine's medicine had worked wonders, healing Theodor's bruises in no time.

It would be troublesome if Theodor's face still bore bruises. Xander probably suspects that this poor guy is involved in a fight.

"Sister-in-law, the food is ready. Let's eat while it's still warm," Theodor said, pulling Scarlett out of her thoughts.

Scarlett looked at Theodor and nodded. Coincidentally, she was famished. Little did she know that Theodor's house was located quite a distance away, as their journey had taken nearly an hour.

Now, as the enticing aroma of cooking wafted from the room ahead, her hunger grew even more intense.

As Scarlett stepped into the modern Victorian dining room, it took her by surprise. The interior stood in stark contrast to this house's sleek and minimalist front facade. The interior design bears an uncanny resemblance to the interior designs of the grand palaces she encountered during her travels in Europe. The room exudes luxury, with elaborate decorations and lavish furnishings.

However, Scarlett's excitement quickly turned to disappointment as she realized no food was on the table. Only the exquisite cutlery was neatly arranged alongside fresh flower decorations.

'Did he say the dinner was ready?' Scarlett muttered to herself, feeling puzzled. She sat on the chair that Xander had pulled out for her.

Before she could ask Xander about the dinner arrangement, several servers dressed in black and white uniforms entered the room, each carrying silver trays.

"What the...! This dinner feels like dining with royalty," Scarlett cursed silently. The servers served the food in small portions, intensifying Scarlett's hunger. How could she possibly satisfy her appetite with such limited offerings?

She preferred a buffet-style meal where she could choose what she liked and eat as much as she wanted.

Scarlett narrowed her eyes at Theodor, silently willing him to bring out all the food at once so she wouldn't have to wait. However, Theodor seemed oblivious to her gaze, engrossed in conversation with Xander.

An urge to smack Theodor's head overwhelmed Scarlett. Gosh!

Feeling defeated, Scarlett began to eat her appetizers and signaled to one of the servers to bring her a drink. Her throat felt dry.

Moments later, another waiter appeared and placed a drink before her. As Scarlett's eyes landed on the glass, she choked badly on the salad she had just eaten.

"Chough... Chough..." Scarlett's face turned red. 

'What the hell, Theodor! Do you think I'm a three-year-old child? Why on earth did you serve me milk?' Scarlett couldn't help but scold Theodor inwardly.

"Are you alright, babe?" Xander instantly paid attention to his wife beside him. Worry was clear from the look in his eyes when he saw how red her face was. He gently patted her back while requesting a glass of water from the waiter.

Scarlett quickly emptied the glass of water, feeling better as the cool water soothed her. She smiled slightly at Xander, assuring him that she was okay.

Afterward, she excused herself and headed to the restroom. She needed to have a serious talk with that foolish Theodor!

Once inside the restroom, she dialed Theodor's number. "Damn it, Theo!" Scarlett didn't give Theodor a chance to speak.

She continued, "Why on earth did you serve me milk? And can you please stop serving the food in such small portions? Just ask them to bring all the food to the table... I'm starving here!"

Theodor, "..." 

In the dining room, Theodor promptly stood up and discreetly walked to a corner, careful to avoid catching Xander's attention. He attentively listened to Scarlett's requests and swiftly contacted his butler, instructing him to fulfill all of Scarlett's culinary wishes.

"Listen, I want all the food served on the table now. I don't want to eat appetizers. Please bring out the main course immediately, and don't forget the dessert too..." Scarlett listed the specific dishes she desired.

"And what about the milk? Why did you serve me milk?" Scarlett couldn't let go of her annoyance. "Do you think I'm a three-year-old child? I'm an adult, Theo! Couldn't you have given me wine or something? Why milk?"

"B-Boss... I mean, Scarlett, actually... your husband asked me to provide milk and remove all the wine or liquor..." Theodor stuttered, attempting to explain.

"Beep!" The phone call abruptly ended.

Theodor chuckled when he heard the line being cut. He turned his gaze to the dining table and noticed Scarlett, with a composed expression entering the room. He shook his head and joined them, ready to continue the meal.

"Who was that, Theo?" Xander asked as Theodor sat across from him. He was curious because he noticed Theodor's reaction to the phone call. He had distinctly heard a woman scolding Theodor, leading Xander to suspect that Theodor might have a girlfriend who was upset with him.

Theodor found himself at a loss for words. How could he explain to Xander that his wife scolded him?

"Theodor Parker, no need to hide it from me. I know, the woman who scolded you must be your girlfriend, right!?" Xander playfully teased, unaware of the truth. The atmosphere in the room instantly grew tense, especially for Scarlett.

Scarlett attempted to conceal her expression as she began to eat the steak that the waiter had just served, deliberately avoiding Theodor's pleading gaze as if silently imploring her to help explain the situation to Xander.