Mrs. Code: I will kill you with my love!

Chapter 4 - The Villa

"Therefore, at this point, there is nothing more that can be done for you. I have no doubt that it was an inside job. Perhaps it was the bank teller who did it. She gave you this billing sheet in place of your cheque instead. I am at a loss for words as well. However, there is one thing that is certain, and that is the fact that you are in danger," Damien stated.

Paige's body shook in response to her mounting anxiety. She simply could not fathom putting her life in jeopardy in any way. And she was in desperate need of the money she won!

"And at this point, the Douglas group will utilize every resource at their disposal in order to find you and execute you. in order for them to be able to have this billing statement," he went on to say.

Her mouth trembled slightly. "T-Then... if this is what they want, I will offer this to them in exchange for my cheque,"

Damien gave a mock eye roll and rolled his eyes in the air. "I am at a loss for words to adequately describe you. I'm not sure whether to label you as naive or just plain ignorant. Paige, you cannot act in such a manner. Once they have seen you, they will not feel any regret in murdering you!”

"T-They would never do something like that! mostly due to the fact that I will be returning this paper to them. And I solemnly swear that I will never disclose this information to anyone and everyone,"

"Paige, it's not as straightforward as you may believe it to be. I'm trying to make you understand, but your position is quite complicated," he said.

She was completely helpless as she sat on the sofa. "Then, what actions ought I to take? It was impossible for me to continue to do nothing except wait here. I really could use that money,"

His brows wrinkled in concentration. "Why do you require such a large sum of money? You mentioned the fact that you grew up without a parent. To put it another way, you're on your own,"

Paige avoided his sight. "I... I'd like to put that money toward my efforts to find my biological parents. I want to learn more about them. I need to get the message out to them that I'm still here. It's possible that they were looking for me as well,"

Damien is at a loss for what to say. He is at a loss for what to do or how to think about the situation. Instantaneously, he is overcome with annoyance. He worked the comb through his hair with his hands. "Right now, I'm beginning to understand everything. I have a better understanding of why these men have been following us and why they intended to kill us now. And now you have implicated me in this shambles! Damn it!"

Due to the fact that Paige is too sensitive, she assumed that Damien was cursing at her. "Damn you too! Pervert!”

And Damien is not in the mood to show any leniency toward her at this time. "Damn you, woman! Put an end to your babyish whimpering! Please don't bother me while I'm trying to figure out how the two of us can get out of this predicament!”

Paige didn't say anything. They are engulfed in utter silence. Damien is always found walking back and forth.

His thoughts are going in a new direction. The name Douglas was familiar to him. He might propose a meeting that is solemn and respectable. He was able to determine that he would return the billing statement, and Paige was not to blame for his actions.

But based on what I know about those guys, I know for a fact that they wouldn't trust him. Knowing that Vanessa was already married to him.

On the other hand, he has a fantastic opportunity here. If he were given the opportunity to have a link with Douglas's group, he would then be in a position to have a clear lead to his wife's case and would be able to bring justice to her.

"I will make an effort to think of methods in which you might get out of this predicament. We will make every effort to retrieve your check. But I'm afraid to tell you that there is no way you can get away from me at this point. You can't function without my direction,"

Paige let out a sigh of exasperation. "But I want to go home,"

"Once those men have seen you, there is no doubt in my mind that they will kill you. Are you sure you want that? Then how are you going to locate your biological parents?”

Paige was at a loss for words in response to his question. "But... what about the work that I do? My employer would have no choice but to terminate me if he found out I had vanished without a word being said,"

Damien clenched his teeth in determination. "Stop ruminating about the things you have to do at work. You still have the option of taking on additional work once the situation has been resolved. Your well-being should be the first concern at this point. Have you given any thought to the subject matter?”

She stared at him without any comprehension. "What exactly is the point of this paper?"

He glared angrily at her. He was shocked by the fact that she was such an innocent woman. "This piece of paper has evidence of a fraudulent transaction! It is sufficient evidence to bring down their group,"

Paige made an effort to swallow. "So... what are we going to do from here on out?"

"To tell you the truth, I have no idea yet. Please allow me some time to think about this. I have to give careful consideration to every detail. For the time being, there is no one else we can trust to save ourselves,"

Her gaze traveled all across his home. "Are there only the two of us in this Villa?"

He smirked. He was able to read the concern that was in her eyes. "Yes, and there is no need for concern.” He made a solemn vow, "I will never touch you."

Damien made certain that Paige had already gone to sleep before continuing. And he watched out for her well-being. He then shut the windows and looked outside to assess the situation. On the other hand, he is certain that nobody followed them here.

After making sure that everything was in order, he sat down on the sofa. Since they now have this billing record, he is able to claim that he does not have the authority to threaten Douglas's group. Using this piece of paper, he would be able to learn the truth about what took place with his wife, Vanessa.

He felt that he was getting closer and closer to the reality. His thoughts are always going back to Vanessa. He is aware that his wife has certain flaws in her character. She strives to achieve great things. Vanessa dreamed of living an extravagant lifestyle. She is an extremely materialistic woman. It's too bad that his parents never warmed up to her because otherwise he would be able to provide his wife with all she could ever want.

And he knew for himself that the primary reason why his wife and husband's married life was not going swimmingly was because of his parents. Vanessa had the expectation that he would lavish her with presents and take her on extravagant dates. To be fair, he is exerting his maximum effort in this regard. However, she felt that it was still lacking in some way.

His parents told him that Vanessa only married him because of his wealth and reputation in the community. Not because she has romantic feelings for him. But it was obvious that he would not accept that explanation.

He had no doubt in his mind that Vanessa has feelings for him. As a result of the passing of his wife, his name is being widely discussed in the media and on many social networking sites. Some people even believe that he was responsible for the death of his wife. And at this point, he gives gratitude to God that Paige does not appear to be aware of it.

Because he was aware that Paige would never put her faith in him if she ever became aware of his existence.

Damien was up all night formulating an effective strategy that could turn out to be a win-win situation for both him and Paige. It is necessary for him to make contact with a member of Douglas's group and earn their confidence by demonstrating that all he wants is cooperation.

There is little doubt that if he makes even one mistake, Paige and he will soon be lifeless bodies.

When he finally succumbs to exhaustion and sleep, it is almost five in the morning.

***

When Damien opened his eyes, he was greeted by a tantalizing scent. His brows furrow with concentration. When was the last time he caught a whiff of some delicious food?

Wait. Food. So, he's not by himself, then?

Instantaneously, he stood to his feet. After that, though, he recalled that he was with Paige. His gaze began to wander in all directions. He is attempting to find Paige. He was aware that it was indeed her.

He caught her at his home, where she was wearing his apron at the time. And when it comes to breakfast, she's like a master chef.

“Wow. I had no idea that you were so talented in the kitchen," he candidly said.

Paige's grin seemed to be less forced today in comparison to yesterday. "Of course, I ought to educate myself in the art of cooking. I wasn't handed a silver spoon when I was born. Because I never had a parent, I've spent my entire life by myself. If I don't take the time to learn how to cook, then how to suppose I could eat?”

Damien is in the habit of listening to what she has to say. In any case, what are you preparing for dinner?

She might be heard giggling. "You have instant food that has been processed here. Both hash browns and a chicken sandwich were on the menu today. I trust that you won't mind if I ask. Since this is the only thing you have with you, I suppose you can't refuse, can you?”

Damien is unable to contain his laughter. There is some truth to what she says. He has no grounds for complaint. And to top that, the aroma of her cooking is really tempting.

"Are you making fun of me?" Paige questioned while pursing her lips.

“No. Simply put, I find it hilarious because you are correct. I believe that we ought to invest in some equities. Because I don't come here very often, it's only natural that I don't have a large supply of food here," he remarked.

She flashed a grin. “Yeah. I know. Could you kindly have a seat? I'll make some coffee for you as well,"

He had a sly grin on his face. When was the last time that he had a woman attend to his needs? This was never something that Vanessa did to him. He is also unaware of the explanation for this occurrence.

After Paige had done preparing him food, she then dished herself a bite to eat from the same plate.

"What exactly are you pondering?" Paige asked him.

Damien made the decision to say exactly what was going through his head. "I'm contemplating how to get this situation fixed and how to get your check back,"

They started eating before Paige could even respond to them. Both her chicken sandwich and the way she prepares his coffee are favorites of his.

"Anyway, after this is over, we have to exit the building,"

Her gaze was quickly drawn to him. "Where are we going, hmm, Damien?” Paige asked.

He made a shrugging motion with his shoulders. "We have to go out and purchase some food. There are no food supplies here in the Villa,"

Paige appeared to be quite ecstatic. “Really? Alright!”