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He continued saying, “If I were to successfully inherit Lyons Corporation, Shaunarah would continue to exist in second place forever and no one would find out the real boss behind the company.”
“But you’re no longer the president of Lyons Corporation. Do you plan to lead Shaunarah to surmount your family business?” Cate asked.
“The entire team working for Lyons Corporation’s electronic experimental project has already resigned and soon they’ll come to work for me in Shaunarah. Lyons Corporation will soon be eliminated without the microchip. The electronics industry changes rapidly with each passing day.”
The woman suddenly felt so stupid.
She thought he had given up Lyons Corporation for her.
Honestly, she had also been stunned by the bold move.
Well, as it turned out, he already had a backup plan in place.
He would never be eliminated from the top of the hierarchy. Perhaps he might become even more powerful in the future. When that happened, he would really be the richest man in the country without being restrained by anyone else.
“Why are you telling me these? Aren’t you afraid that I might let the secret out?”
“No, you won’t, because you’re my wife.” He lifted her from the chair, sat himself down, and placed her on his lap.
She lowered her gaze to the ground to hide the sarcasm in her eyes.
‘Wife?’
‘Forget it. The name Shaunarah belongs to you and another woman.
‘Shaun, don’t you feel the tiniest bit guilty when you say these words to me?’
“Shaunarah is a nice name. How did you come up with it?” she suddenly asked in a casual manner.
Cate noticed the awkward emotions that flashed across Shaun’s face before he smiled naturally. “It was decided after an internal discussion.”
“I see…” she murmured.
She might not take it to heart if he had told her the truth.
Perhaps he had no idea that she already knew the existence of the woman named Sarah.
This had happened again and again. He always let her down whenever she decided to truly accept him.
“Let’s not talk about that anymore. What’s this?” He waved the invitation card in his hand.
She remembered leaving it on the desk after coming home. “Melanie invited me.”
“She invited me too.” He chuckled before saying, “She must think marrying Charlie Campos is worth showing off.”
Cate was speechless.
That woman even invited her ex-boyfriend. It seemed like tomorrow would be an interesting day.
“Well… You don’t have to go. Just ignore it.” He threw the invitation card away.
“What about you?” She looked him in the eye.
“I’ll pay a visit to the Campos family.”
A hint of light flashed across her eyes. “Do you think the Campos family is involved in the recent events?”
“Yup, especially that video from the yacht. Liam’s not capable of doing that on his own. I bet the Campos family lent him a helping hand,” Shaun said while caressing her fingers. He was pleased to see her wearing their wedding ring. “Focus on your work and let me take care of this.”
“No, I already promised Melanie that I’ll be there.” She tilted her chin high with determination.
“Stop it…” He frowned.
She leaped from his lap. “You think I’ll be ridiculed because of my disfigurement right? Or maybe you’re worried that going to public events with an ugly woman like me would make you the laughing stock?”
“Cate Cox…” His voice revealed his displeasure. “Is that how you think of me? I don’t want you to go because I want to protect you from Melanie. I’m sure you know her malicious intentions.”
“But my disfigurement is here to stay. Does it mean I have to avoid public events for the rest of my life?”
She caressed her face briefly. “Your honorable status means there’ll be plenty of socializing events waiting for you in the future. What happens when people enquire about your wife? Do you plan to hide me in the closet forever? On the other hand, am I supposed to stay home and watch as you show up at events with different beautiful women each time? If that’s the case, then you should just divorce me now.”
After saying that, she turned around and stomped away.
A surge of frustration rocked through the man.
…
Cate got into bed right after she stomped into the bedroom.
She never used to miss her nighttime skincare routine in the past.
However, that was no longer necessary.
Sometime later, Shaun got in bed to embrace her from behind. His voice was filled with helplessness. “Please stop being mad. I’ll attend the event with you tomorrow. It’s a good time to announce to the affluent society of Canberra that you’re my wife.”
She turned around to look at him and saw affection overflowing from his eyes in the darkness.
“But… I look horrendous. People might laugh at you.”
He pinched her nose playfully. “You were just shouting at me for wanting to go alone yet now you’re undervaluing herself?”
Cate bit her lip in frustration. She knew she was contradicting herself.
She was not bothered about the opinions of others but his opinion… still influenced her emotions.
“Silly girl, how many times do I have to tell you that I don’t just love your face but you as a person?” Shaun whispered gently, “I didn’t want you to go because I’m afraid you might be unhappy. I don’t care about what others think. The only thing that matters to me is what you think.”
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“But… if you’re prepared to face the public with me, then I’ll attend all future socializing events while holding you close.”
Shaun emphasized each word with seriousness as if he was saying his vows in the church.
Cate felt something moved.
She was only a normal woman. She could not resist feeling touched despite knowing there was someone else in his heart.
Especially when those sweet whispers came out from the mouth of this ridiculously handsome man. Right at that moment, the bewildering attractiveness he exuded swept through her senses.
“It seems like I’ll have to prove my love to you with actions.”
His thin lips curled into an enigmatic smile before he kissed her lips.
“No…” She was flustered upon realizing what he was about to do.
She had been traumatized since that first night.
“Good girl, you’re such a Nervous Nellie so I must give you some sense of security.” He held her thin waist closer.
Her cheeks were flushed red.
How could he say those words with such confidence?
“I promise I’ll never hurt you again.”
She found herself drowning in his gentle voice.
…
The following day.
Shaun stepped out of the bathroom after getting dressed to find Cate still lying on the bed. Her lips looked soft and supple. She kept her eyes closed, reluctant to look at him.