I pressed my lips together. “But I have to go to work today!” OrbitTech and White Corporation had started on the project. I was only in charge of the progress, but I had to pay attention anyway.
“I’ll come with you.” He came closer to me.
“Huh?” What does he mean by that?
He raised a brow before kissing the corner of my lip. “Does your company have a rule stating you can’t bring your husband to work?”
No, but…
I stared at him. “I don’t think that’s a good idea.” He was an attractive man in an influential position. If he followed me to work, the others would talk.
“It’s fine. It’s a great idea.”
I was at a loss for words.
“I’ll go wash up!” I rose to my feet and entered the bathroom.
The weather was getting colder as winter had arrived. There was a thick mist hanging in the air outside. I turned on the faucet and waited for a while before the water heated up.
Anthony came in after me. I noticed his dark eye circles. He must’ve slept late last night.
“What time did you fall asleep last night?” I asked.
He yawned and replied, “2 a.m.”
That late?
It was only seven in the morning, so I told him, “Why don’t you sleep in?”
Anthony pulled me into his embrace behind me as he answered, “Jared told me to be with you 24/7.”
What the heck?
“You can wash up. I’ll take a shower.”
His sudden announcement took aback me. Why is he suddenly acting this way?
My gaze followed him instinctively before I caught myself in time. “You can take a shower. I’ll wait for you outside.”
Before I could leave, he grabbed hold of my arm. “Why are you avoiding me? It’s not like you haven’t seen me naked before.”
Er…
He pecked on my lips lightly and said, “Go on. Wash up.”
As he turned the faucet on, I stated my request. “Anthony, let’s go to the doctor when you’re free.”
His eyes glinted. “You’ve finally thought it through?”
I nodded. “I heard taking too many pills is bad for my health.”
“Ha!” He suddenly guffawed. As the water gushed down, he came to me and ran his fingers through my hair. Grabbing my head, he devoured my lips in a possessive kiss. When he finally released me, he spoke, “This isn’t just about your dependence on sleeping pills. Stop running away from me, okay?”
I inclined my head. My lips were throbbing from his kiss, so I lowered my head and complained, “You’re always rough. Why can’t I run away?”
It was a criticizing remark.
He burst out laughing. “Yes, it was my fault. I’ll be more gentle from now on.”
I shoved him away. “Take a shower!” After washing my face briefly, I walked out.
I wasn’t that desperate to watch him shower.
After having breakfast, Anthony followed me to White Corporation. We left home early in the morning, but because of the morning traffic, it was almost 9 a.m. when we finally arrived.
Luckily, I didn’t have to clock in.
The elevator was packed with people. Anthony’s arms formed a shield around me so the others wouldn’t squeeze into me. He was tall and handsome. Besides, he had appeared in the financial news in K City frequently.
Most employees working in White Corporation recognized him instantly and kept stealing glances at him. Some even greeted him warmly.
However, I was put in an awkward spot. Anthony and I were locked in an intimate embrace, so someone asked, “Mr. Featherstone, are you dating Ms. Stanhope?”
I thought Anthony wouldn’t be bothered to answer and would only smile politely, but to my surprised, he replied, “We’ve been married for a few years.”
Everyone in the elevator was shocked at the news. I could feel their stunned gazes on me.
I parted my lips to speak, but there was nothing to say. In the end, I flashed a smile.
The curious employees started asking about our relationship, like how we started dating and got married.
To my relief, we arrived at our destination right then. I took Anthony’s hand and apologized to the others. We exited the elevator and headed to my office.
After entering my office, I chided him, “I told you not to come here.”
He arched a brow. “What’s wrong? I was telling the truth earlier.”
Stunned, I retorted, “I thought you hate people gossiping about you?” He had his private elevator back in Featherstone Corporation, so he rarely spoke to his employees. Why is he so talkative back in the employees’ elevator?
Does he enjoy talking to others about our relationship?
A smile flitted across his lips as he tugged me closer. “You’re my wife. That’s not gossip. Gossip is all about nonsense.”
I pried his hands off and showed him the sofa. “You can’t hug me whenever you want. I have to work, get it?”
Amused, he returned, “Am I a child?”
Well, no.
“Anyway, you can’t disturb me at work. Get it?”
Anthony nodded obediently. He took a magazine and read it silently. I switched on my computer and started going through the files on my table.
I was in charge of only one project, so I wasn’t that busy. Besides, Marcus was also involved.
After I finished dealing with the files, I looked up and realized Anthony was gazing at me with his chin on his hand.
“Why are you staring at me?”
He lifted an eyebrow. “You’re gorgeous when you work.”
New Book: Back Home to Marry Off Myself
Loredana’s father left the family for his mistress, leaving them to fend for themselves abroad. When life was at its toughest, her father showed up with “good news” after 8 years of absence: To marry off Loredana to a paralyzed son of the wealthy Mendelsohn family.
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