How could she refuse Grandpa Riley's request? She better seduces this man, right!?
Scarlett slowly raised her hand and took Xander's hand.
When their hands touched, she was stunned. She felt an electric shock spread all over her body. And at that moment, she realized that what she was doing was too bold. She gasps for being too daring to entice this Ice Prince.
She could only curse herself for holding his hand bravely. Now, she has no choice but to finish what she started.
'It's just an act, Scarlett! Don't be nervous!' She warned her mind.
She can feel his emotions differently from usual. Still, she ignores it because, in that room, there's Old Riley, who is now staring at them. She can't let him know their secret.
ραпdα nᴏνa| сom And she also hoped that the man beside her would recover soon, and act like usual.
Her spring smile bloomed as she said, "Babe... Just one night. Let's sleep here, huh!?" Her alluring voice was unable to captivate Xander. Instead, his facial expression grew stiffer.
She maintained her smile but endured the frustration in her heart as she scolded him internally.
'Woah!! Mr. Xander Riley... Who said we only need to act while in this house!? Why did you forget?'
Although no words left her lips, Scarlett's eyes were filled with rage. Perhaps this man could quickly return to his usual demeanor by doing so.
However, after a moment of waiting, this man remained unmoved. It was as if he froze and stared back at her with a strange gaze, which was difficult to describe in words.
She was utterly speechless.
After calming her irritated mind, she tried one more time. "Xander, do you hear me?"
Her soft voice snapped Xander from this dangerous alluring little girl. He nods.
"Alright!" He answered briefly.
"BWA-HA-HA-HA... Thank you, my dear Scarlett. This old man is very happy. This brat is finally sleeping here again after so many years. Alright, it's late. You guys get some rest. We will talk again tomorrow at breakfast."
Old Riley stood up from his seat and motioned for Alvin to follow him. He needed to call that Old Morrison before he went to bed. He needed to tell him about this happy news.
As soon as the mahogany door closed again, Scarlett instantly felt her muscle betray her. Her limb went limp. Her age was reduced a few years after lying to Grandpa Riley.
After everything was over, all that was left was tiredness. Now, Scarlett wanted to soak in the warm water and sleep.
"Babe, let's go to our room..." Xander stood up and offered his hand to her.
Scarlett's eyelashes flickered a few times, looking at the man in front of her with a surprised expression.
'Why is this Ice Prince still acting even though his grandfather isn't around? Did I hear wrong?'
"Come on..." Xander didn't wait for her. He casually took her hand and pulled her to stand up.
She was stunned to see Xander taking her hand just like that, but she didn't avoid it. She followed him to the second floor.
Along the way, they did not pass anyone like the house was empty. There were only two of them in this huge mansion.
Soon they stopped in front of a wooden door at the end of the room. Scarlett felt her heart start beating faster when she realized something — this was the first time they would share the same room.
How could she forget that!?
She felt as if the sky collapsed on her. There seemed to be a storm inside her that made her palms turn cold.
This time, she regretted her actions and agreed to stay overnight here. Previously, she wasn't aware they would share a room. She only considers it because she couldn't bear to reject Old Riley.
When she entered the room, Scarlett was surprised to see that the room was nothing like she had imagined; A large and luxurious space for a young master like Xander Riley.
The room is not very big and looks dark with gray paint and minimalistic black furniture. This room is typical of a teenage boy's room.
There is a queen size bed in the middle of the room. A desk and bookshelf in the corner. Surprisingly, there was no sofa in the room. Suddenly her heart sank thinking they would sleep in the same bed.
Trying to calm her mind, Scarlett looked around. Then she saw a bathroom on the side of the room with a wardrobe that adjoined the wall in front of it.
She was relieved. At least there was a bathroom in the room. They don't need to leave the room if they want to take a shower.
Scarlett turned her gaze again to the bed, "This, how come we sleep..." she couldn't finish her sentence.
Then she looks at Xander with a complicated gaze. "X-Xander, there's only one bed and no sofa... So?"
Xander chuckled as he walked to the wardrobe and then undressed his shirt.
"W-Why are you undressing here?" Scarlett panicked. She immediately turned around, not wanting to see the Ice Prince showing his naked body.
"This is my room, babe..." Soft laughter could be heard in the room. It made Scarlett even more nervous.
Xander felt amused looking at the girl back facing him, "...and of course, we will be sharing the same bed!" Xander continued as if he knew what she was thinking.
Scarlett, "..."
As Xander saw Scarlett standing there in silence, he continued, "Don't blame me. This is your choice to sleep over here. I tried to stop you earlier, but you insist."
Indeed! This is her fault. She would have refused if she had known that there was only one small bed in this room and no sofa. But, now it's too late. She couldn't go back in time and couldn't complain.
"Okay, if you have nothing to say, I will wash first..."
Scarlett didn't say anything, nor did she dare to look at him. Afraid that the almost naked man was still behind her and seducing her with his god-like body.
Soon she heard the sound of a door closing. She sighed softly and turned to see the tightly closed bathroom door.
