No words left her mouth as she was shocked and speechless by what she had heard.
The corners of Scarlett's lips lifted, revealing an evil and charming cold smile. She was curious about what Paul Harris had planned for Xander and her.
Hearing how they talked, she could predict that the old man would do something horrible to her.
She never wanted to take action against Harris' family because they did not threaten her. Besides, she trusts Xander; His engagement with Ella Harris is just a part of his past. If he called off the engagement, he must have good reasons, right!?
However, after hearing the audio recording, she changed her mind.
If someone tried to hurt her, she would not stay idle. And she doesn't care who the Harris family is. Even if they rule this country, she will fight them to the end!
A few moments later...
While Scarlett was still deep in thought, a coat suddenly landed on her shoulder.
Before she could turn around to look behind her, a warm hand hugged her from behind. Her smile grew wider when she smelled Xander's signature scent mixed with the aroma of cooking herbs.
ραпdα nᴏνa| сom "Why are you standing here?" Xander asked worriedly after seeing her standing outside in light clothes.
She turned her body and pressed her face into his chest, saying, "Xander... the moon looks stunning, so I can't help but stand here to admire it!" She randomly said while wrapping her arms around his sturdy waist to enjoy his warmth.
To this day, Scarlett is still not entirely sure whether the contract remains in place or whether he has become her real husband. How could a handsome and wealthy man like him have feelings for her knowing they met not too long ago?
She felt unreal! There is still some fear that this man might one day leave her.
"Indeed! The moon is beautiful, but you are more beautiful than that for me..." He pressed his chin against the top of her head and gently stroked the soft hair on her back.
Scarlett giggled at his flattering words. Gosh!!
"Babe, make sure to wear thick clothes next time. The cold wind here can make you catch a cold..." he said worriedly.
"Oh, I will remember that..."
"Okay, come on in. Dinner's ready!" He released his embrace and ushered her inside while squeezing her cold hand.
"Oh my! So I was out there that long?" she muttered discreetly. How could she stand there that long!?
Xander chuckled, glancing at her, who looked surprised. "That's why I wonder, how can you enjoy the moon in the air like that? Is the moon so beautiful that it dazzles you? Oh, babe, you'll freeze to death if I don't come soon..."
He put his hand on her shoulder as they walked down the stairs to the dining room.
"Hahaha, Mister Riley, you are so funny! Well, I don't feel cold..." She smiled, trying to reassure him. She couldn't say she was lost in her thoughts after hearing about the Harris family's sinister plot.
He suddenly stopped as he stared intently into her radiant eyes. "Really? But why does your hand feel like I'm holding an ice cube?? And your lips look purple now!?"
Scarlett, "..."
"Xander! I'm starving. Can we eat now?" She blinked a few times, trying to distract him.
She was fine! This cold was nothing for her when she was in the field! That's why she felt nothing despite standing there for over an hour.
"Ups! Sorry..." Xander immediately pulled up a chair for her and served their warm dish on the table.
Scarlett's eyes lit up in an instant. Right when she saw the Grilled Lemon Chicken in front of her, she couldn't believe Xander could make this dish for her.
And the food plating made her even more amazed. Now, she was starting to doubt whether this man had made it himself. Or whether he had ordered this dish from a nearby restaurant!?
Satisfied with the smell of food, she slowly raised her head and looked at Xander, who was looking at her gently.
"Xander, if I didn't smell the spice from your body, I definitely wouldn't believe you made this dish." She smiled when she saw him laugh happily.
"Babe! How could you doubt your husband's cooking skills? Well, it's my fault because I've never cooked for you before." He sat beside her and pinched her adorable cheek gently. "Okay, next time, I'll try to cook more dishes for you at home..."
Scarlett, "..."
"Can't you stop doing that? My cheeks will get bruised if you keep pinching them!" She glared at him.
However...
Xander's face enlarged in Scarlett's eyes, and she was taken aback when her cold lips were covered by his warm lips. When that trace of warmness touched her lips, his warm lips pried open her teeth, and his warm tongue entered her mouth as he kissed and sucked on it.
Her breathing quickened, but she had no intention of resisting and just followed the warmth of his tongue over her. After a few seconds, his lips parted then a teasing smile appeared at the corners of his slightly red lips.
"Let's eat before I eat you as my dessert!"
Her face flushed with redness after hearing such a vulgar word coming out of Xander's mouth, and he'd even said it with such a casual tone.
This man! Did he give her a hint about what will happen to them tonight!?
Scarlett started fantasizing about their wild night until she forgot to say anything, only looking at him with a gaze that could be defined in one word, lust!
He lifted his lips seductively before saying, "Babe, so you want to skip the main dish and go straight to dessert?"
"Y-O-U!!" She was completely lost for words to answer back.
Seeing her face getting redder, he stopped teasing her. He could only laugh while gently stroking her hair and said, "...What would you like to drink? Wine or Beer? Or just water?"
"Water! Plain water is enough!!" Scarlett couldn't risk drinking alcohol at this time. She couldn't imagine what would happen if she got drunk tonight.
