The Billionaire's Redemption

Chapter 7

I was asked to stay in the penthouse until Damian gets back from his meeting. He left an hour after we got to South Korea. Our trip was the worst so far. After the way he spoke to me, he couldn't dare to look at me and I was too hurt to notice him either.

I tried as much as I could to stay away from him or get into trouble with him. I knew he doesn't like me and all he wanted was to see me cry. And seeing shed tears right in front of him was a dream come true, I guess.

I had wondered if there was a time in my life when I came in contact with him and had done something wrong to him to warrant him hating me this much. I cracked my brain to see if I knew him before but I couldn't remember. Not even once have I met with him except the day he asked his guards to bring me over. 

Knowing now, what his intentions are to me, I made up my mind to let him be. To try to stay away from him as much as I can. He doesn't worth me just the same way he thought I do not worth him.

I lay on the bed staring at the ceiling. I was bored but there was nothing to do. He won't let me step out either. He had given a strict warning not to let me out of the door.

"She shouldn't step out. Not for a second"

He had said and I scoffed. What's the point? Does he think I will want to run away in a country I know nobody?. Or is he afraid I might open up to people that he maltreat me?.

I scoffed, remembering how serious he was giving the instructions. I stood up from the bed and walked around the room. Nothing was interesting in the room. The penthouse holds the sad face of Damian. No wonder he liked the penthouse the most.

My phone rang and I hoped it was Andrea. I needed someone to talk to right now and she was the perfect person, I could trust and be free with. I was disappointed when I saw an unknown number.

"Hello?"

"Charlotte"

Diana's voice came on board and I blinked wondering how she got my number.

"Diana. How are you?"

I tried to sound cheerful as possible but I could tell my voice had given me away or is about to. I was happy she never mentioned anything about it.

"I'm good. Hope your trip wasn't stressful?"

I nodded.

"Yeah"

"Where is my brother?. I've been trying to reach him but he isn't picking up"

I wasn't sure telling her he had gone for a meeting on our honeymoon was the right thing to say.

"Don't be dumb, Charlotte"

My subconscious mind said and I sighed. Telling Diana that, will be a dumb idea and will only prove Damian to be right.

"Are you there, Charlotte?"

"Y-yeah. Damian is asleep maybe that's the reason he hasn't been picking up. Should I wake him up?"

"No. You don't know? He doesn't like to be disturbed when he is sleeping"

I chuckled fearfully. Thank goodness, Diana told me this.

"I know"

I lied.

"I just thought it might be important for you"

She laughed

"You don't have to sound this serious. I just wanted to be sure you guys are fine. I should let you go get some sleep too. I will call you later. Bye"

The call ended and I sighed. I should have come with the paper Damian gave me. Instead of sitting here and doing nothing, I would have just gone through it. I rested my back on the couch and closed my eyes.

Maybe I should check out the clothes they brought for me. They had packed my bags without my consent and I could not tell what kinds of clothes they brought. I stood up to check the wardrobe. While checking out the clothes, I saw the file he gave me and I frowned. He made them bring this?.

I sat down to scan through but the knock on the door stopped me.

"W-who is that?"

"Charles. The boss is back and seeks your presence"

Why does he seek my presence?. What does he want?. I dropped the file on the table and stood up.

"He doesn't like late coming"

He said and I sighed. I will go see him and come back later to check it out.

**

"Have you gone through the papers I gave you?"

Damian asked three days after we arrived in South Korea.

"Yes"

"Do you have any questions?"

I had a lot of questions to ask and a lot of complaints to give but I decided to keep shut. His rules and regulations were the dumbest and most childish I have ever come across. He doesn't want us to share a room. I can't eat at the dining table when he is eating.

I am not allowed to come anywhere close to him except he said so. I can't use the same living room with him except he has visitors who need to see me. I am not allowed to go out except I give him a notice of two days. Like who does that?.

"I am talking to you"

He yelled.

"D-do you always yell?"

I asked, unable to hold back my anger and his eyes switched.

"D-did you just talk back at me?"

I scoffed.

"I can't talk? Huh?. Because you are what?. The richest bachelor and you feel the world is under your feet?. Who the hell do you think you are?!!!"

He rushed at me and held me by my neck.

"How dare you talk back at me. How dare you!!!"

I made to say something but the flickering of his finger jolted me out of my thought and I realized they were all my imagination and I never said those words to him. I sighed. I thought he was strangling me for real.

"Are you deaf?. I said if you have nothing else to say you should get lost!!"

I stared angrily at him but blinked it off immediately. I wished I could yell at him and tell him how immature he is. I wished I could...

"Get lost"

He whispered and walked away. I clutched my hands tightly resisting myself from going after him. He is so rude. So rude and immature. He turned.

"Are you still there"

I released my grip and tried to smile at him. 

"I'm sorry"

He scoffed. "Just get lost and don't let me set my eyes on you"

I returned to my room and sat on the bed. If he hates me this much why did he choose to marry me?. Why can't he just let me work for him instead? He won't have to see my face so frequently. It isn't like I like him either. Who dares to like a sassy person like him.

I wondered what kind of brain the girls that fell for him had. No wonder his ex left him for good. Who wouldn't? If not for the fact that I owe him, I wouldn't have kept up with his rude attitude.

I had a lot of things I would have done to him if he had met me in a better way and I am not at his mercy. I would have drawn his ear or maybe beat him up. But right now, I can only wish he could just go to hell and let me be.

**

I was sitting on the balcony, having a drink alone and enjoying the view. Damian has been busy lately so he hardly asks to see me, which is relaxing. I was always in the penthouse all by myself with one or two guards on close guard.

Sometimes I wonder if Damian cared about me so much to have them guide me or he is doing this for his selfish interest. He won't even let me visit anywhere at all and Diana kept asking me about the places I had visited. She even suggested some places for me and I told her to tell her brother instead.

Childish right?

I know. But I was just too tired of hearing all that when I know he wasn't going to allow me.

"Hi"

Someone cooed and I looked up.

"Enjoying the cool breeze?"

He asked and I nodded.

"And the view too?"

"Yeah, it's a nice view"

I replied and he nodded in agreement. He stretched his hand.

"I'm Richard"

"Charlotte"

"Wow. Nice name for a beautiful lady like you"

I could tell he was trying to flirt with me and I enjoyed it.

"Has anyone told you how beautiful you are?"

He gave me a seductive smile and I nodded, smiling back.

"I guess you get that a lot. Can I join you?"

He pointed at the empty seat.

I stared at the guards with me to see their reaction. The looks on their faces made me want to laugh. I enjoyed seeing them feel uneasy and curious to know what my reply will be.

"Sure. It will be my pleasure to have someone share this awesome evening with me"

He smiled.

"I like you. I-i mean I like your personality"

I chuckled.

"Come on. Don't be like that. It's normal if you like me"

He furrowed his brows.

"Are you been for real?"

I nodded... "You can air your feeling. It's normal"

"Judging from your look, you are not a Korean right?"

"Yeah. I'm an American'"

"Wow. An American in Korea. That's lovely. Have you visited anywhere yet, there are so many places to visit. I can show you places"

I sighed.

"I wished I could go with you but I am here with my husband for my honeymoon. You can suggest places for us though"

"You're married?"

"Yes, I am. Do I look too young for that?. You just hurt my feelings"

"N-no. You are not too young. I just find it hard to believe. Your husband must be lucky to have someone this beautiful"

I smiled.

"I guess he is"

"I still can't believe you're married. Like what the... You look so beautiful you know"

"Did she not tell you she is married?"

I heard Damian say and I stood up quickly. I wasn't sure when he showed up but the look in his eyes was that of anger. His eyes were red and I could tell he was so angry. He glared at me.

"Who is he?"

Richard asked and I wished he never did. Damian scoffed.

"Did you just ask that?"

"H-he is my husband" I cooed.

"Your husband?"

I nodded.

"Have you been flirting with my wife?"

Damian asked and I batted my lashes.

"H-he..."

"I wasn't talking to you"

Damian yelled.

"You don't have to yell at her. Is she not your wife?"

Richard asked

"R-Richard please go. Just go"

"How come you ended up with a man like him?. Aren't there better men?"

Richard asked. This must have angered Damian the more cause he rushed at Richard and punched him. Richard groaned and made for him but I held him.

"Please. Please go"

He sighed.

"He doesn't worth you, Charl. And I know you know that"

Damian stared at me for the last time and finally left. His guards followed him too, leaving me alone.

"Follow me"

I heard Richard say.

"Y-you did not leave?"

"We need to report him"

"I-i can't"

"You can. Follow me"

Richard held me to drag me with him.

"Charlotte"

Damian called and I froze.