Anathea didn’t respond.
Actually, she didn’t know how to kiss. All these years, every time Gregory kissed her, it had always been one–sided—he never cared about how she felt. He just used her to vent his desire and his temper.
Hence, she’d almost never experienced the kind of romantic, lingering kisses they showed in TV shows and movies.
In her memory, every kiss between her and Gregory was filled with aggression, dominance, and the metallic taste of blood when her lips were bitten.
They were nothing more than bad memories that left her feeling terrible.
So, when he asked that question just now, it felt a little ironic to her.
She turned her head away, avoiding his fingers. Her breathing was uneven, but her tone was calm. “Since you’re here, let’s talk business first.”
“As expected of my wife, you’re still so serious even at a time like this.”
Gregory had gotten what he wanted and was in a good mood. Leaning back against the seat lazily, he uttered, “Go ahead. Name your terms.”
He already knew she wanted to talk about the two of them.
Since he understood that, Anathea didn’t see the point in beating around the bush.
“As long as you can guarantee my dad will receive the best medical care and have a real chance at recovery, then I’ll work with you. I’ll play the role as your wife properly in front of Mr. Price.”
“Not just in front of Mr. Price. Now that I’ve officially announced you as my wife, you’ll need to attend public events with me too
“I
He wanted her to attend public events with him and play the role of his wife?
Anathea frowned. She’d always disliked those kinds of occasions. On top of that, her health made things more complicated. If something unexpected happened at one of those events…
“Relax. I’m not about to make you run around everywhere while you’re pregnant.” Gregory glanced at her stomach.
It was only the 11th week, so she hadn’t started showing yet, but he could already faintly sense the small life growing inside her.
That subtle awareness made the corners of his mouth lift slightly. One major event once a month–that’s all.”
He’d already made a compromise. If she kept refusing, it would seem unreasonable.
Anathea nodded in agreement but also added a condition of her own. “Once I go back, I want to return to work.”
Gregory chuckled. “With that tiny paycheck of yours-”
“It’s not about the money. I want to do something I love. I don’t want to be a full–time housewife and be stuck
Anathea’s tone was firm. This was important to her.
.ne.”
There was no real relationship left between them. She just wanted to pour what little love she had left into her career.
Gregory pressed his lips together and said nothing.
He noticed Anathea’s eyes light up when she mentioned work. That light was completely different from the indifference she showed when talking about being his wife.
Anathea loved her work more than she loved him now.
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That thought made him uncomfortable, but he refused to admit it. So, he forced that feeling down and replied with a flat, “Suit yourself.”
“One more thing. Since I’m now officially your wife, I should be treated accordingly, especially financially,” Anathea added.
She didn’t want to keep living off the monthly 100 thousand he tossed at her like a handout.
Gregory was a little surprised by her assertiveness.
The woman who used to be as docile and delicate as a gardenia was now starting to care about things like a proper wealthy wife would.
Still, he didn’t mind it. If Anathea knew how to demand things from him, then maybe he wasn’t completely irrelevant in her
eyes.
At the very least, he still had value–as her personal automated teller machine.
“Starting today, I’ll transfer ten million to your account every month. Do whatever you want with it.”
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