Page 61 of Ruthless Billionaire Daddy

I nodded and allowed Sebastien to pull my back into his grip.

“Now that that’s out of the way…” he leaned in to kiss me. “I think I know a few ways to get you to stop worrying. At least for today anyway.”

I giggled and allowed Sebastien to make love to me…again.

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A week had passed and Sebastien and I were finally back to work. We went to work in the same car and drove home in the same car, like a real married couple.

But you’re not.

At work, Sebastien would leave me flowers and chocolates in my office. And we’d even go on lunch and dinner dates. We had even spent a night at Dominic’s and had a game night, the girls against the guys. They had even convinced Mrs. Kensington to play. I was amazed at how much respect the men had for her. They didn’t treat her like staff but like family, and the gentle scoldings they got for putting their feet on the furniture and telling the other men that they needed to settle down solidified that she cared about them, too.

Even though it was six against four, the ladies won, despite Axel and Vincent trying to cheat.

Don’t get used to this life, Delilah.

It was a nagging reminder that this wasn’t my life and it was all a hoax. Everything I had ever dreamed of was in my life right now, at my fingertips, but it was all a lie.

Everything except your feelings.

One afternoon, I had gone to lunch alone when I saw a familiar face walk out the head office. It was a past colleague from the magazine, Percy.

Before I knew what was happening, he pulled me into a hug.

“Hey stranger, it’s good to finally see you. You just disappeared and left us, not even a text,” he said playfully.

“Life got busy, you know how it is,” I smiled as I slipped out of Percy’s arms, though he still held my hand. “What are you doing here?”

“I just came to check a friend of mine, and I’m glad I did, or I wouldn’t have run into you. And I hear congratulations are in order,Mrs. Quantum.”

I blushed. Having my name associated with Sebastien’s still had my head reeling. I wasn’t sure if I’d ever get accustomed to being called Mrs. Quantum.

“Thank you.”

Just then Sebastien stalked out of the building and headed straight for us.

Shit!

“Well, Percy, it was nice meeting you again.” I checked my watch. “I have a very important meeting to attend to, I’ll catch you later.”

Before Percy could respond, I walked off just as Sebastien had reached us, but I didn’t stop. I hustled to my office, and sure enough, less than three seconds later, Sebastien barged in.

“What the hell was that about, Delilah? Is that how married women behave?” he barked, his eyes glued to mine.

I leaned against my desk and folded my arms. I snapped, “And how did I behave, Sebastien? I greeted a past colleague of mine, I gave him a hug and we chatted for a bit. Unless you’re telling me I’m not allowed to talk to any other men besides you and your brothers.”

Sebastien remained quiet and the look on his face made me wonder if he was considering what I had just said.

I glared at him. “I don’t get you. Before we were married, you were this raving lunatic, much like you’re acting now. After we got married, you’ve showered me with flowers, and gifts and meals to expensive restaurants, but now we’re back to what I had to deal with before marriage. Is this what I signed up for? Thinking we’re making progress just for you to blow things out of proportion and send us back?”

Sebastien stepped towards me, and I moved to stand behind my desk.

“Mr. Quantum, I have work to finish, and deadlines to meet,” I stared at him. “I’m sure you understand.”

“Delilah, I—” he started, but I cut him off.

“I get it. I’m not really your wife, so maybe I’m not deserving of respect. As of now, I think it’s best to remind each other that this thing between us is fake. I can pretend to do the niceties in public, but I don’t want your gifts, flowers or meals. I’ll see you later.”

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