o rise, and she instinctively kicked Eric's shin with all her might. E

ain a safe distance from her husband. Without pay

thundering. His eyes glared sharply, his jaw clenche

expression remained calm, unaffected by Eric's out

erself from Eric's grip. Being in such a positio

ked you lightly," Alexa ret

r successfully giving Eric a small payback. Consider

in a contract marriage. So, no excessive tou

undaries she wanted. Her role was merely to be a substitute bride to s

Especially since he also wanted a contract marriage. They o

you think I'd want to? Don't be s

face widened. "Good! I want to

t between them would never end if no one took the initiative

changed. Early in the morning, they immediately left the hotel. Both chose to ke

e where she would live for the next two years. Besides its vast size, every item and o

lived in until now. Even in her dreams, she had

here?" Eric's sarcastic voice came

ruin her fun. Not wanting him to notice what she w

r

er hand moved up and down, soothing her pounding che

ar engine outside. Curious, Alexa peeked

ust ridden begin to drive out of the yard. It was clear wh

, appearing from the corridor on the left side of the house.

ned to face Alice. The car Eric was driving was no

lways like that. You better rest now." The mi

y, her eyes kept scanning every corner they passed. Once again, Alexa was stunned by

Alexa a high compensation. Such a large sum

d into several international business branches. I

o your room. I hope you'll feel comfortable

ly came into view as the door opened. While the owner

ld enjoy some time without him nearby. Hop

p sleep. She groaned in annoyance as she opened her e

uisance," she grumbl

ife is. I just want to invite you t

right. I'll be there soon!" She needed some refre

ed on her phone; it was already night. Having nothing t

t ready to go to the nightclub her friend mentioned.

foot in the place of debauchery. As usual, it was packed with p

d-because she was already waiting by the entrance.

t. Two young men were sitting on a sofa surrounded

out, pulling Alexa in the indicated direction. A sec

c. Suddenly, he turned towards her. They stared at each other

re? Do you know someone there?" P

hook her head briefly. "No, just

, but she hadn't told her who it was. Perh

exa occasionally glanced at Eric. Tonight, she inten

Alexa. She slowly created some distance between them. However, the man

're pretty, but very

propriately, Alexa stood up. She was about t

's m

Her hazel eyes locked with Eric's sharp gaze