The Rejected Husband Is Now Super Rich

Lovestruck was the word. That was how he stared at her as she shone in front of the countless cameras while answering each question the reporters asked with confidence. She knew how to have her moment. She was the moment. Everyone’s eyes were on her, especially Leo, he couldn’t look away. She was his wife, Sabrina Dalson, though no one knew they were married yet. She was also a star actress who was receiving an award for her new movie that was recently released. "Alright, that’s all the questions we will be taking tonight.” The urge to take a picture with her quickly overcame him as all the cast and crew gathered. He was mostly in the background, but at that time, he could not imagine missing out on this night. Just one picture would not expose their secret, right? Usually he would stay with the crew, because even though no one knew she was his wife, he was still her assistant. That was the only position that would not make them seem suspicious when they spent some time together. Standing next to her wouldn’t cause so much suspicion here, especially since it would be their first picture together. She had refused to even take pictures on the day they got married at a secret location three years ago. All of it was so her career would not be affected, and he loved her so much that he agreed to her terms of secrecy. Daring to move closer to where she posed stylishly, he slipped his hands around hers, about to strike a pose with her, when she shook his hands off. She moved farther away from him with the rest of the cast as if he was a plague. His hands went cold, as he felt too ashamed to look back up. While he wallowed in his embarrassment, she changed poses differently with others, like he was nothing. "Why did you move away from me? It was just one picture. That was all I wanted!" he said to her when they were finally alone. He led her backstage away from prying eyes in order to have the conversation. "Anyone could have noticed! What would I say then? You didn’t think of the consequences of your action at all. Should I now suddenly announce that I am married? How would my fans feel about that?" She replied in irritation. "It's been years! And I have been playing my role so well. You think I want to keep doing this? Why can’t we be a normal couple for once? I bet your fans would love that too. Why can’t we go public now? Initially, I agreed to being kept secret because you didn’t want the marriage to overshadow your career. But you’re a star now. No one will care.” Walking towards him in slow steps, there was a hitch in his breath that made him swallow in anticipation as she touched him. "It truly has been years already,” she said softly, running her hands tenderly over his chest. "So what is just a few more, Leo?" she whispered into his ears. Her warm breath lingering on his neck. And just when he was about to pull her close, her hands left him, and she took several steps backward until she was far enough but not too close either. He sighed in disappointment. He could not be pissed off now after tolerating her wishes for so long. So, he patiently watched as she expressed a sober look that instant, staring deep into his eyes. "It's not about the fans, honestly. We have been together for a couple of years now without any paparazzi conflict or another. You know who I am, what I do. This marriage is the one thing I want to protect. I need to have you all to myself, and I wish you’d believe that I love you, Leo. Just have some more patience.” Her words made him feel guilty. "Listen, I do not care about the title. Being my personal assistant has indeed relieved me of so much. You are the only person who would care what kind of coffee I like, when I should take a nap. It is not out of duty for you. You love me and you show it. So how could I not love you back?” She said exasperatedly, slapping her forehead with her palm. Realizing that he had caused her distress, he approached her again with a soft look. He had no idea he was being manipulated. "I am sorry, honey. I want to be a lot more to you. Not just an assistant. I want to let the world see how proud I am of you. I assure you that while they all just watch, waiting to see you fail, I won’t allow you to fall because you will be landing right into my arms. Sab, I would do whatever it takes to always catch you. And I want you to allow me to love you, with every step we take." Trying to take her hand which she had never allowed him to touch, or hold for long, it wasn't surprising to see her pull away, but it hurt just as much as the first time. Why couldn’t she let him be a true husband to her? He hated that he was only that in name, a name which wasn’t even public. He was just known as her personal assistant in public. It was his fault for agreeing to the arrangement in the first place. Everything about their marriage was arranged secretly, but he only thought it would last for a year. He never knew it would extend this long. It was torture. But yet he smiled when she pulled away in slight irritation. "I will come check on you later honey. I’d better get back to my duties now. Make sure to catch some sleep before the next event of the day. You look beautiful tonight, once again,” he said and walked away. Maybe one day. Just one day, she would realise how much he loved her. She was worth waiting for. Quickly returning to his duties, he ignored the stares of the rest of the staff, who whispered intentionally to his hearing about his confidence to attempt taking a picture with the boss. He smiled, focusing on the rest of his work for the day and clearing most of her schedule, so it wouldn’t disturb her rest. The lights were off by the time he was done. After craning his neck, he looked through his work with satisfaction. She must have had enough time to cool off by now, so they could celebrate. Making his way to her assigned room, he stopped briefly at the nearest mall, getting a bunch of flowers, a jewellery piece, and a bottle of exotic wine. He shamelessly grinned at his surprise, as he opened the door to her hotel room softly, trying not to make a sound. Crash! His world tumbled into pieces, along with the package in his hand. The woman who had never allowed him to do as little as hold her hand, even in the damn secret of a marriage, was being bent over by another man. Her freaking co-star! James Hardin. He trembled in shock. Even after noticing him, they still both refused to let go of each other, till they came together. He had to watch his wife with another man on the bed of the room he paid for with his own money. She then turned to him without the slightest remorse for what she had done, but full of anger instead. Like he had just crashed a party without an invitation. When she had just crushed him instead. “What are you doing here? Can’t you see I’m busy, Leo?”