His Chosen Wife

Chapter 4

"Do you agree?" Charles asked as if he were even expecting that she would refuse. She wanted to laugh. His question was quite insulting if she only didn’t get messed up in this situation.

"My mom’s safety is important. I don't think you'll give me any other option as to how I can repay you for what I owe you."

He lightly nodded before opening the drawer. He pulled out a bank book and wrote something on it. He handed her a check with the amount of five million dollars written on it.

"N-no, I don’t need this much, sir," she immediately shook her head. It was as if she was sinking in her seat during that conversation. Five million were written on the check. She only needs one million.

"That's the initial payment for accepting our agreement."

"Initial payment?!" She couldn't even raise her hand to accept the check in the old man’s hand. "What do you mean, sir?"

"Another $5 million will be deposited into your account when you give Nicholas a child."

"A child?!"

"You're going to tie the knot with him," the old man said casually. "It's natural for you to have children because you are married and should start to build a family."

"But... W-why me, sir? I mean... ---"

"I can't answer that question as of now, Camille. But if you want an honest answer, I liked you since the moment I saw you. Call it a father's instinct. However, I am still not at ease and will continue to keep an eye on you. You will be Nicholas' wife. Therefore, I’m expecting that you will be faithful, always honest, and submissive to your husband."

"That’s why you were asking if... If Axel got me pregnant, that’s why I'm here?" she asked hesitantly.

"Yes. If you are pregnant with Axel, his wife can sue you for having an affair with her husband. You can't deny it if you get pregnant. You're not going to be worthy of either one of my sons."

"But I didn't know that Axel was a married man!" she immediately defended herself. "Why will I get into a relationship with a married man?"

"Can you now assure me that you're going to cut ties with my youngest son?"

"That's what it should be, Mr. Griffin. No one knows here that your son and I are in a relationship except the driver who I met at the entrance of the estate when my car broke down. I'm asking you a favor right now if we can stop talking about our relationship because it's not worthy."

"Exactly my thoughts, Camille. I am glad that we are on the same page now. I also don't want other people talking about you and him because of spreading rumors by people here. Besides your past with Axel, no one should know about our agreement either."

"I-I can assure you, sir..."

"Your wedding will be held next week. I'll talk to my secretary so she can help you prepare for your wedding with Nicholas."

"Did... Nicholas... knows that... were going to tie the knot?"

"I will have a meeting with him in an hour. I will also talk to the bank manager in town so you can open an account and deposit that money. I'll ask the driver to take you there after lunch." He looked at his watch in his hand and then stood up. She also hesitated to stand up. That was the signal that she had sold her freedom to the Griffins.

When she went back to her room, she felt tired. She sat on the elegant bed, while still trying to figure out what was going on. She is considered to be a rich girl for now and will marry a rich man next week. That was exactly what she had always dreamed of. The only thing was, not with her boyfriend. And with Nick's type of personality, everything will not be effortless.

She took a deep breath. If there’s an effect on all of this that happened today, her mother's life would have been saved, and she would also have discovered Axel's lie to her. Luckily, she didn't give herself to him; if not, she had no courage to face his father right now. She was also certain she would now go back to New York with the problem of where to get one million for her mom's operation.

Her chastity saved her and her mother. Now she had five million to look forward to in her bank account, aside from the other five million that she was awaiting when she gave Nicholas a child.

What a lucky woman she could be!

But it says there is something in return for all the money you get most easily. What if Nicholas used his hand to hit a woman? That is why no one stayed with him for so long. She had no idea what kind of man he was. Though Axel lied to her about his marital status, her ex-boyfriend was a friendly and sociable man. About Nicholas, she couldn't say anything like that. He seemed to dislike her!

After a long hour of musing, she soaked herself in the shower to refresh her body. The breeze in the air is cold in the morning and evening, but warm in the afternoon. She didn't know why she wanted to show herself to Nicholas in a presentable way. She didn't want to embarrass herself in front of him.

She wore white jeans shorts and an emerald green turtleneck knitted blouse. It was perfectly suited to her white complexion and thin body. She wore full-body accessories like her watches and necklaces from the money Axel handed her from time to time. Her ex-boyfriend might not ask her to return the money he gave her. If he does, she has money to pay for it. The money she received from his father.

She looked in the mirror to see if she should tie it or just let her hair hang out. For the first time in her entire life, she wanted to impress in front of a man. Not just showing off, men usually find her attractive even before. She had a strong s*x appeal because of her attractive eyes, seductive smile, and beautiful curvy-shaped body. She hadn't experienced spending half an hour in front of the mirror because she wanted to prove something.

Just now.

The helper called her because they were going to eat lunch. When she came down to the dining room, Charles Griffin was already there. Nicholas was also there. He even didn’t bother to look at her. She couldn't understand why she had to be so anxious in front of this man who seemed not to care about her.

"Nick is going to New York tomorrow, Camille. You can go with him if you want to visit your mom," Charles suggested. She can’t resist looking at Nicholas. He was also looking at her, but immediately turned his gaze away from her when their eyes met. It was as if there was a butterfly in her stomach that she couldn't even explain. She smiled lightly. Nick may not want to go with her, that’s why she can't answer.

"I'm leaving early in the morning, Dad," Nick replied while hurrying to eat. "It might be inconvenient for her to wake up in the wee hour of the morning."

Charles gave him a warning to answer. He hardly understood what he meant. His dad’s making a way for them to get along with each other, so he should agree with it.

"F-fine with me. We’ll be there in New York early in the morning when we leave here early."

When Nick looked at her, he also put down his spoon and fork. A sign that he is done eating, while she only had two spoons because of being anxious. How can she marry this man who only causes her nothing but fear? She was certain, she feared this man. For a few moments, their gazes met until his gaze went down to her lips, and she was wondering why.

"Well then," Charles interrupted in a long silence. There was also a smile on his lips, and she had no idea for what reason. Nick wiped his lips with a white towel on his lap.

"I'm going back to the farm, Dad," he said softly to his father. The old man lightly nodded and continued to eat. That’s when she breathed a sigh of relief when Nick left the dining room.

"There was something I just want to remind you of, young lady," Charles said as they finished their lunch together.

"What is it, sir?"

"Nick might be hard to deal with. You need a lot of patience if you want to succeed living together."

"I-I'll try, sir..."

"Axel will be still in Europe for two weeks. It was just right when he got home during that time you and Nick were married already. I hope you will not break our agreement no matter what he says to you when he returns."

She lightly nodded and then drank water. Axel wasn’t on her mind right now—nothing else but Nicholas himself.

"You're going to talk to Nick after this?"

"I decided to postpone it, young lady. "Nicholas will know that he will marry you when you come back from New York."

She let out a strained smile.

"Will he crash the car tomorrow as soon as I get inside the car once he ever finds out we're getting married next week?" she joked bitterly. She didn't know why she felt disappointed if Nicholas refused to marry her. It was just right for him to refuse.

"Flirt with him, Camille." Her eyes gaze at the old man’s command. "Nicholas had not been in a s*xual relationship for a long time. It will be a good start for both of you."

Her mouth gaped on what she heard from the old man. She didn't even think about it. Even with Axel, she didn't do it because she didn't want them to get to the point where Axel would take her virginity when they were not yet even married.

"What if... Nicholas refused to you to marry me?"

"Then it is your job to convince him. If you have to be naked in front of him, then do it because we have an agreement."

The old man stood up to leave the dining room. She was also done eating. While she was not in herself, she drank water again while thinking about how she would seduce Nicholas Griffin.