The Billionaire’s Hired Wife

Prologue

"I'm warning you for the last time, get your filthy hand off me!" He seethe through gritted teeth. Fury burned in my eyes like a lightening bolt and before I  could have a control of my mindset, I connects my palms with his face. 

"Filthy huh? You called my hands filthy!? Now you should get a taste of your own medicine" One slap wasn't enough, I raised my hands again to slap him for the second time, when he held them mid air. 

"Just because I allowed you to raise your hands on me doesn't mean I will let you for the second time and talking about filthy? Yes, your hands are filthy as well as you. Before I lose my temper, I advice you to apologize before you regret the day you are born" 

I have never been angry and at the same time insulted in my life the way I was at that moment. I felt like turning the stranger in front of me into a punching bag. How dare him call me filthy! I did promised my Dad that I won't cause any trouble in my stay in New York, but the man is making it harder for me. It's better if I just ignore him and go on my way. That should be better. 

I was about to leave when his next word renders me speechless. "I dare you to take one more step forward" His voice held some authority. For a moment I was short of words. Did I really hear him correctly?

"I see that you don't know who you're talking to. I can destroy your life in a snap of finger" A annoyed chuckle escaped me. 

"It's not necessary for me to know who you are. You might be the richest man in this city or even the president. You're human, so I am. I don't see any difference" Something flashed in his eyes. Surprise. If he thinks I'm going to be afraid of him then he's clearly mistaken. 

I'm sure he's not a simple man by his mode of dressing. The two pieces black suit isn't a common one. "Look woman. I don't have forever. I have important things to do that listen to your stupidity"

"Oh so now you're resulting to insult right. If I'm stupid, then so are you. I need to make one thing clear to you. First, you were the one who tried to kill me with your car and then you want me to apologize to you because my fan mistakenly grazed your car? Isn't my life important than a stupid non living thing" 

The next thing that follows is a fit of laughter which got me thinking maybe something is indeed wrong with the man in front of me. "Important? Why would a stranger’s life be important to me? I only care about my car. To give you a light punishment, I urged you to apologize because your piece of trash won't even be a tiniest bit of help to my damage"

"I don't know you but your words shows that you're not a kind hearted person. You know I can sue you for attempted murder" I thought he will be taken aback by my outburst. However, he stood calm. Instead, his lips curved up. He trekked his way closer to me which led me to inch back passing him a glare. 

"Look here woman. Whether you report to the police or file a lawsuit at the court, nothing is going to happen. No one will listen to you. In fact they will take you as a crazy person. Because they know Alexander Carlo is a well reputable man" I would be lying if I say his words doesn't send goosebumps to my skin. He might only be making mouth. However,  when I look into the eyes of the man in front of me, it held power. His aura made me think maybe. Just maybe I was faster than my shadow

And some other part of me reminded me that regardless of the status, humans are humans and it doesn't make any difference. He's only a man and I'm a woman. Feeling some sense of authority in me. I shifted myself back and stare at him directly. "I don't care about how reputable you are in the eyes of people. To me you're nothing but an arrogant and careless stranger" 

"It seems I didn't scare you enough to come back to your senses. I might have to remind you again. Alexander Carlo isn't a forgiving type. I could allow you to walk away but believe me when I say I can destroy your life in a snap of a finger" His body didn't move an inch from where he was standing only his mouth that is doing the movement.

I reciprocated his action instead folding my arms across my chest. Up till now , no soul could be seen around the surrounding area. "I might have to remind you too Mr Alexander or whoever you call yourself. I'm not a forgiving type too. When I'm wronged, I make sure that person takes a taste of his or her own medicine and I think I've done part of it. You know...." I trailed off my eyes going to his chin. 

"The slap" I let out slowly. His eyes suddenly burned with fury. In a swift motion, I found my body being hurled around a wall. "You have the audacity to lay your hands on my face. Something no one will dare to do. I bet you don't know what you're getting yourself into" He seethe his eyes a shade of pure a anger. 

"Why? Does it hurt your ego? I will be delighted if it did. I'm wronged here and the least you could do it apologize for your actions. I don't plan on letting you get away with it"

"Are you challenging me woman. You think I can't destroy your life?" A small smile spread across his face. 

"If you call it a challenge then so be it. Bring it on. Kayla Parker ain't afraid of any challenge" We both stared into each other's eyes with anger burning in them.