Matthew was a smart guy. Nothing much got past him. He already understood what was wrong as soon as he heard Erica utter her first sentence. Damn that Sheffield. He must have told her.
And what did she mean? He had his own thoughts on the matter, but he wasn't sure he was right. 'Is she saying she isn't going to care if I fool around with other women?' Matthew thought angrily.
"Erica Li!" he called in a cold tone.
Erica immediately stood at attention. Stiff, hands at her sides, eyes straight ahead. "Yes, my lord!"
When he heard her joking around, Matthew was no longer in a bad mood. He asked helplessly, "Do you seriously not care if I have an affair? That's not like you!"
Erica wanted to nod and shake her head at the same time. Anger rose inside her. But when she thought about it, she calmed down a little. Why should she be angry? She did, in fact, discuss the idea of a harem with him. Why should she be mad about something that was her idea?
She looked troubled, and so did Matthew.
After a while, she suddenly slapped her hand on the desk in front of him. "Matthew Huo!"
The slap was so hard even Matthew jumped. His first reaction was to look at her hand. That must have hurt. Her hand should be red and swollen.
"You must be forgetting something. You're married. Where would you come up with an idea like that? Who do you think I am? Erica Xitala?"
she demanded furiously. Matthew was confused. "Why are you pissed all of a sudden?" Hadn't she been calm a moment ago? Where was this rage coming from?
Erica retorted, "I'm made of anger. Didn't you know that?"
Matthew didn't know what to say to that. 'I get it, ' he thought.
Erica glared at the man and continued, "How could you even think of cheating on me? I feel like a Niugulu!" She was referring to one historical drama where the woman was nice at first, but because of all the betrayal she became a cold, heartless woman.
Matthew, who had never watched palace dramas, was completely confused by her. Why did she call herself Xitala one minute and then Niugulu the next? What did she mean? He was getting upset. This was too much for him to take in.
Matthew massaged his temples. "I thought you didn't care."
"Who says I don't care? I'm Mrs. Huo now. If you start going off and having affairs, can you imagine how embarrassed I'd be?"
"So, is this just about your dignity?"
Erica blinked. "What else?"
Matthew's heart ached. "Nothing. Let's get some dinner!"
"Wait just a minute. You need tell me whether you intend to cheat on me or not. Of course, if you do..."
Matthew suddenly turned and stared at her.
Erica finished, "If you do, then that means I can start my harem, right? Turnabout is fair play, they say. Ha ha."
The office was dead quiet for two seconds. The man opened his thin lips, and the coldness in his eyes was like an arrow shooting at Erica. "I don't think so!"
Well, did he have to look so serious? "Then you have to promise not to have an affair," she haggled. It made sense. Why could he fool around, but not her? That would be unfair.
Matthew pulled the woman into his arms. With their foreheads against each other's, he told her slowly, "I promise I won't cheat on you!"
He looked like he wanted to tear her apart and eat her up!
Getting what she wanted, Erica straightened the man's tie to please him, and comforted him gently and softly, "Okay, okay, I know. Don't worry. With a handsome devil like you around, why would I ever cheat?"
Matthew's expression softened.
He kissed her on the lips and said, "Wait for me. I need to go change!"
Looking at his pressed clean navy blue suit, she was confused.
"You look good. Why do you need to change your clothes?" Without saying a word, he took her hand and walked into the lounge.
He opened the closet, selected a black leisure suit and handed it to her. "Hold this."
"Oh! Okay! " Erica hurried to grab hold of his expensive suit.
The man took off his suit and then put on his new pants slowly in front of Erica. Maybe he did put his pants on one leg at a time like everyone else, but he looked so good doing it. Her face was flushed, her heart racing.
Erica swallowed and thought that the man must have done it on purpose. What other reason was there to change his clothes in front of her? Obviously, he wanted to seduce her!
Then Matthew took off his white shirt and grabbed the only blue shirt in the closet.
When he was about to put it on, Erica stopped him. "Wait a minute!"
The man turned in confusion, exposing his shirtless torso.
Holding the suit in her arms, she ran to him and ran her hand over his abdominal muscles with a smile. Her eyes lit up at once. "Wow, you are so hot! I should thank my parents for arranging this marriage!"
Matthew was speechless. Shouldn't she thank him for keeping himself fit and trim by regular visits to the gym?
After a while, the man's hoarse voice rang in her ear, "Mrs. Huo, I think that's quite enough for today." His voice was magnetic and sexy.
"Not yet... Okay, now that's enough!" In fact, she wasn't done, not by a long shot. But she was afraid that Matthew would get annoyed, so she had to stop.
The next moment, he lifted her into the air, and his suit jacket fell from her arms to the floor.
"W-what's wrong?" She wrapped her arms around the man's neck tightly.
Without answering, Matthew threw her on the big bed behind them, and then leaned over. "I thought I'd return the favor. Mrs. Huo, you are so enthusiastic. I'll make you feel even better."
Erica was startled. She didn't want to go all the way! Ah! She struggled in vain. He was heavier and stronger than she was. Huh?
When his passionate kiss fell on her ear, she found it feel pretty good.
'Forget it. One kiss then. Just one.'
However, after a while, she thought, 'One more kiss won't hurt...'
A few minutes later, she thought to herself, 'This feels so wonderful...'
Around fifteen minutes later, Erica thought to herself, 'Hold on! This has to stop. I invited him to dinner! Time to get going.' "Mat—"
"Shh... Call me 'honey'!"
"Honey," she called out in a soft voice. Her big eyes, which used to be full of mischief, were filled with confusion now.
Matthew was in a good mood. Very horny, but sated for now. He was looking forward to the day when he could make love to her.
He finally let go of the woman under him and smoothed her long, messy hair. "You should reward me for the waiting in the future and make it worth it!" It was hard, he wouldn't deny it. While she kept telling him no, he had to be close to her every day. It reminded him of what he couldn't have but desired above all else.
When the day finally came when she gave herself to him, he'd make sure it was worth it. He wanted to ensure their first time making love was unforgettable.
She nodded, only half understanding what he was talking about. "Okay."
In Evefield Restaurant
Evefield Restaurant, owned by Theo Group, was located downtown. It was decorated lavishly, combining industrial and rustic vibes. It had just been designated a one-diamond restaurant.
It was the right place to enjoy top-level Chinese food and desserts. The chef was an excellent cook who had won countless international awards.
Matthew left the car first, and then made his way around the car to open the door for Erica in person. The restaurant manager greeted him with a group of ushers. Matthew held Erica's slender waist and entered the restaurant.
As soon as they stepped inside, they became the focus of attention. Matthew wore a black suit jacket with a blue shirt underneath, and Erica a white coat over a blue dress. They looked as if they wore matching couples clothes.
Matthew sported a blue handkerchief and lion-shaped sapphire brooch in his left jacket pocket, which matched Erica's icy blue dress.