Cole looked shocked for a few seconds before a big frown formed on his forehead. "What are you talking about, Eve?" He took her hands and asked in confusion. "Why are you suddenly saying this? Is there something that is bothering you? Tell me, what did Mr. Anderson threaten you with?""Urgh! Nothing is wrong with me." Eve shook his hands off. "Cole, see. There's no need to keep pretending anymore. I know you don't really like me, you're doing all this because Mia put you up to it."As if caught red-handed committing a crime, Cole stepped back and opened his mouth then closed it. "So if you will excuse me, Mr. Nathan. Stop wasting your time, because I'm done listening to your lies." "How could you say such things, Eve?" Cole quickly retained his calm look. "Since when did you get this idea into your head? Remember the years we have spent together, remember our promises to each other. You can't just wake up one morning and declare our relationship is over."Eve could very well rememb

Despite Matt's screams of pleas, he ended up with one or two bruises. "Big Bro," Matt grumbled, holding his arm. He had also sobered up after the beating. "This isn't fair. She is supposed to be beaten and not me. Besides, I got rid of that nuisance for you."They were now in the living. Ethan sat on the couch while Matt was kneeling in front of him. As for Eve, she stood beside Ethan, maintaining her distance. Because whenever she attempted to get near him, his glare made her think again."And your second punishment." Ethan patiently tapped his finger on the couch. His anger had worn off. "You barged into my house without notice, you even insulted my wife more than three times.""Big Bro, she started it." Matt put on an offended look. "I was minding my business this morning when she called and rained insults on me." "But that doesn't give you the right to insult her.""Big Bro–""That's right, Ethan. Your brother has gone too far. I'm not much older than him, but he should give me

"Sign it." 'That's so fast.'Eve sat across Ethan the next morning. Ethan left bed before she did and she wondered where he was at breakfast. Then he summoned her up here to his study room where she also met his lawyer. "After signing this contract, Mrs. Anderson, you will be forever bound by it. Think again before you sign it. Mr. Anderson will not bear any consequences if any problem arises in the future."Eve took the printed-out document from Ethan's hand and went through it. She read the conditions. They were the same words she uttered last night. Ethan did not leave even one word out. "Evelyn." Ethan held her gaze as if daring her. "Are you going to sign it?" He looked at her as if expecting her to suddenly have cold feet and back out of it. "Of course, I'll sign it." Eve smiled. "But this is a contract that involves two people, my dear husband. Don't you think you're being partial by imposing the rule on me only?""Mrs. Anderson," his lawyer said. "This contract is per your

"Elena, Ethan won't take me to the mall." Eve went back into the house, devasted. "Oh, no. That's so sad, Madam." Elena sat her down on a couch in the living room. "It's alright, wipe off that sad look on your face. It must be that Young Master has something important to take care of."But wasn't Eve his wife? Hadn't they agreed that he would prioritize her over everything else? "Even if Young Master follows you to the mall, I don't think he will be of much help, Madam," Elena sat beside her and said. "He can't choose your clothes for you, right? He also might not be an expert in female fashion."But at least he would help her carry her bags. Wasn't that what loving couples do? Eve gazed at the ceiling and sighed. "You know what, Madam," Elena spoke again. "Let me accompany you to the mall. Since I'm an expert and I know the things you need, it will be easier for you to shop around."Eve's eyes left the ceiling and they landed on the Stewardess. "That will be so nice of you, Elena

Some of Eve's anger had cooled off by the time they got home. After resting for a while, before the evening approached, she set to work on herself. "Madam, it's almost time for dinner. Can't you wait until you've eaten?" "No, Camila. I'm not hungry," Eve plastered a mask on her face and replied. The lunch she'd eaten hadn't even finished digesting yet. And she had a lot to do, so she'd better start early. The maid nodded and left. After waiting for the mask to dry off, Eve headed into the bathroom. Hours passed by. She shaved, scrubbed, and washed herself again and again.She put a conditioner in her hair and allowed it to settle for thirty minutes. "Eve."Eve had almost dozed off when a knocking sound came from the door. How long had it been? She frowned. "What are you still doing in there, Eve?" Ethan's voice came again. Eve checked out her hair. It wasn't done conditioning yet. "Just give me a few minutes, I'll be out soon," she called out. The knocking sound stopped and Ev