Chapter 30: The Fox's Cunning

Nicolas' question left Angeline speechless. Angeline didn't understand Nicolas' question at all, because there were things Angeline couldn't explain to Nicolas. Until she was sure that Nicolas would not understand even if she told him. This contract marriage is a secret that Angeline has to protect. Angeline didn't tell at all, not to Nicolas, not even to her family. And the thing that made Angeline wonder why Nicolas looked so worried about her today. "What do you mean? Go on with your work," Angeline said reluctantly to answer Nicolas' question. She let Nicolas be silent and said nothing else. The day passed without anything special. It was as if Nicolas was disappointed by her answer. Nicolas concentrated on his work and left without saying much, just like two days ago. Angeline was surprised by his attitude, which could change so drastically. One day of gardening makes Angeline very tired. In addition, Nicolas spoke very little today, which made his day boring and annoying. Angeline decided to take a bath to refresh her body, which was already soaked with sweat. Angeline has started to enjoy her life as the wife of a prominent businessman because Angeline has never been able to enjoy her life at all and spends a lot of time on the streets looking for money. But now Angeline doesn't have to worry about that anymore. What she wants will always be there. Food, which Angeline eats but doesn't get because she always runs out of money for her daily needs. Now Angeline can get it quickly and in abundance. Clothes, shoes and make-up that Angeline buys only when she needs them. Now Angeline can get them by simply ordering them online and paying with the card Bryan gave her. Getting facials, wasting time, and doing whatever she wanted made Angeline's life experience a pleasant change. Even Angeline can find out about her mother and sister who also have a better life. "Well, this is right; what else do I have to worry about? Now I just wait to get pregnant and then give birth. Everything feels very simple and easy. So I don't have to be tired looking for work, and I can't eat because I'm busy making money." Angeline's body has also changed; her health is slowly recovering and she no longer suffers from malnutrition. Angeline's cheeks began to fill out and Angeline looked healthier and more radiant than before. Her spirit was evident and there was nothing else for Angeline to worry about. Bryan has taken care of everything. There's nothing wrong with her right now. But why does Angeline's heart feel empty? With all the luxuries Angeline gets, it turns out that being alone in a big house like this doesn't make Angeline happy at all. Angeline got out of the tub and cleaned up. She put on her pajamas and went to the flower garden he hadn't finished yet. Angeline looked at the garden with a sad face, loneliness and solitude always made Angeline feel bored. Even though Nicolas' arrival had helped him get rid of his loneliness, it seemed that Nicolas couldn't do that for her anymore. The clock struck seven in the evening, and Angeline had dinner alone. The aunt didn't dare approach Angeline. Because Bryan was watching from the CCTV cameras that were there. So Angeline had no one to talk to. Angeline had no appetite and ate very little. This made Auntie worry. Angeline had been looking gloomy and lifeless for several days. Nicolas' attitude was still the same and had not changed. Like Bryan, who was cold to him, Nicolas now acted like a worker. It's been a week, and Nicolas notices Angeline's change, which is getting quieter and quieter. She no longer had a happy face and looked more and more lonely. Nicolas felt uneasy and uncomfortable with this situation. "Wow ... there are buds! Nick, look, new flower buds are growing!" Angeline suddenly shouted, startling Nicolas. Nicolas immediately approached Angeline and saw what Angeline had found. "You're right, Angel ... that means you managed to grow them very well," Nicolas praised Angeline. Angeline looked happy and smiled. She kept looking at the budding flowers and couldn't wait to see them bloom beautifully. Nicolas saw the comfortable look on Angeline's face again. "Looks like you're back. I'm glad," Nicolas said slowly. "What? What did you say?" asked Angelina, who wasn't listening because she was too focused on the flowers. "Nothing, you look happy." "Of course, after the struggle to get them to grow. I was so upset that I couldn't see them grow properly. I don't want to be labeled a failure!" "You are right. It is annoying when we get tired of taking care of them, but they don't want to grow properly. Angeline and Nicolas became close again. The awkward and cold atmosphere between them began to melt and they seemed comfortable and happy to talk to each other. Unknown to Angeline, someone had been secretly watching them and even taking pictures of them, which looked harmonious. Mrs. Rose smiled cynically in her luxurious home when she saw photos of Angeline and Nicolas together, looking harmonious and intimate. It is very profitable for her to be able to dump Bryan. Mrs. Rose is distraught when Bryan arrogantly introduces Angeline as his future wife and makes a deal to marry Angeline. Even though Mrs. Rose eventually agrees to the marriage, it doesn't mean that Mrs. Rose has stopped targeting the company. She deliberately infiltrates the company to quietly take it over. But such a golden opportunity would never be missed by Mrs. Rose. She knows that even the slightest mistake Bryan has made will be a great opportunity for her to achieve his goal. Spreading hot gossip would shake Bryan's position as the owner of the company and make the shareholders doubt and leave Bryan. They would make the decision to dethrone Bryan and have Bryan resign from his position. "Nice work, Bryan...just watch. Do you think I will sit idly by and let you do as you please? I... will tear you apart until there is nothing left," Mrs. Rose said hatefully. Mrs. Rose compliments a woman who has provided her with evidence that could bring Bryan down. She is a new waitress who works there. And has been secretly watching Angeline's movements. She also reported to Mrs. Rose that Angeline and Bryan's relationship did not look like a loving husband and wife. This made Mrs. Rose sure that Bryan was not serious about his marriage and was playing a trick on her.