As soon as the photo was taken, Nate moved his arm away from Katie. When theyreceived the certificate, Katie still found it very difficult to believe. "Mr. Nate Davidson, wedon't really know each other well, are you really sure about this? Won't you regret it?
"it's just a certificate" Nate replied indifferently, "Also, don't we know each other welenough? l have slept with you. Or you want to get to know me better?
Katie heaved a sigh and managed to restrain her anger. She explained with a reluctantsmile,"l mean in terms of personality and hobbies and that...
"You are merely a possession. l bought you. Simple as that." Nate cut her short.
Katie pouted her lips slightly and thought he's right. i'm merely his possession. l will justplay along and make sure that mum gets the best treatment.
Nate glanced at his assistant and Tom understood straight away. "This is for yourmother's treatment. lt will cost around ten thousand dollars monthly. As long as Mr. NateDavidson is pleased with you, you will receive the money towards the end of each month,if not, then we will.." Tom said as he handed Laura a bank card.
"Or you will deduct money or not pay me?" Katie asked.
"Right. You are a clever girl." Nate lifted Katie's chin up, looking at her into her eyes, andsaid indifferently, "And when you don't have the money, your mother can't continue thetreatment. So, you should know what to do to please me. And if you are a good girl, youwill get extra pay.
So arrogant! Katie thought, but she was clever enough to know not to express herthoughts. "Mr. Nate Anderson, l am your wife after all. Surely you won't be so cruel to seemy mother not getting the treatment she needs?
"it's your mother, not mine" Nate said matter-of-factly. "Five hundred dollars deducted. ldon't like your attitude."
"What?!" shocked, Katie exclaimed and quickly put the bank card in her bag. "why?"
"What do you think?'
"il don't understand" Katie frowned. She looked at Tom for help, but Tom turned his headaway. Helplessly, Katie pleaded, holding Nate's arm, "Oh, please, honey, l will do whateveryou want me to do. l will be the best woman for you and please you whatever way youwant."
A triumphant smile appeared on Nate's face. He looked even more dangerously charmingwhen he smiled and Katie was aware of herself being charmed. She quickly looked awayto not show her astonishment. His good look is like the complete opposite of his cruelheart. She thought.
Nate did notice the sudden change on Katie's face. Another shallow girl. He thought. Heglanced at Katie and walked away to the car.
Katie followed but was stopped by Tom."Mrs. Anderson, Mr. Nate Anderson is alreadyabout an hour late for work because of you. He's going to the office now.
"Ah.l see."
"Please understand that your marriage is supposed to be secretive. There's no need to tellanyone. Hence, there's no wedding ring or wedding. Also, please don't make any trouble,Mr. Nate Anderson's time is very precious.
Katie nodded, thinking it would be best if it was kept a secret anyway.
Watching Nate's car drive off, Katie thought she had to get a job soon. who knows whenhe will suddenly deduct money? Katie got her CV prepared and sent it to a few interiordesign companies. The interviews all went well, but as soon as they realized who she wasthey changed their mind and refused to hire her.
Finally, she went to a decent café to try her luck. Katie had learned to play the pianoexceptionally and was a master in cooking and bakery. Whatever she cooked or bakedwas not only delightfully delicious but also a piece of artwork itself. She could make acake that looked like a painting, a lovely creature, or a beautiful flower and she had won afew national competitions.
She had to give up her hobbies when she started working for Vincent as she barely hadany time for herself. Now that Vincent had betrayed and abandoned her and she had toridiculously, marry someone she hardly knew, for the sake of money, from now on, shedidn't need to worry about having to get drunk, being drugged, and being taken advantageof for the sake of so-called work and love. She wanted to find a job she could enjoy,something related to art and design.
As Nate took off his jacket and sat down in his office, he asked casually, "Have youinformed everyone?
Tom hung up his jacket and answered, "Yes. All the interior design companies have beeninformed. No one will hire Mrs. Katie Anderson.
Nate nodded and got down to work.
Tom coughed a timid cough and said, "By the way, all the clothes, shoes for Mrs. KatieAnderson have arrived, ready in the closet.
"All designed and made by international top designers?
"Yes. Every single item is unique and of the best quality." Tom paused for a bit and wenton, "Mr. Nate Anderson, you are very generous to Mrs. Katie Anderson, but l, err, l wonderwhy you are so strict with the money for her mother's treatment.
Nate waved his hand impatiently and Tom dared not say another word. He bowed and left.
A victorious smile appeared on Nate's face. She's my toy. Of course, l won't let her gainindependence. She should be kept in the cage for my own pleasure.
Katie had just finished making a cake with the manager and the chief chef watching. Boththe manager and the chef were amazed by her skill and presentation. lt was pure
perfection.
Just as the manager was about to tell her that she was hired, they heard someone walkingin, high heels tapping the foor steadily."Good afternoon, Miss Berry." They saidcourteously.
Before Katie turned around to see who it was, Beth bumped onto Katie's shoulder so hardthat Katie lost balance and again she landed her hand on the table and her fingershappened to touch the tip of a sharp knife on the table. Blood gushed out instantly.
"Haven't you made enough money sleeping with rich old men? What are you doing here inmy café?!"
Katie closed her eyes and heaved a sigh. She glared at Beth and asked, "This is yourcafé?!"
"Right! This is not an art exhibition center. We prepare food for our customers to taste, notto watch. We will never hire someone like you!" Beth said arrogantly.
Katie sneered and retorted, "lf l knew it's your café, l would not work here even if you paidme millions!" Katie turned around to leave, but Beth stopped her. "Clean your dirty blood onthe floor first! Or you are not allowed to leave.
"Beth Berry!" Katie found her unbelievably mean and evil. "Don't be ridiculous!"
"Ridiculous?! You made my floor dirty. You should clean it. Or you want to ask your rich oldlovers for help, huh?" Beth mocked.
Enraged, Katie raised her other hand, intending to give Beth a slap, but Beth grabbed herwrist tight and it hurt so much that sweats ran down her temples
Just then, her phone rang. She fished her phone out of her bag with great difficulty. it wasNate. She hesitated.l'd better answer. She decided.
"Hello?"
Nate could hear the struggle and pain in her voice.
"Are you crying again? You know I hate hearing women cry.'
It did hurt terribly, but Katie tried to hide the pain the best she could, "No, i'm not."
"Come join me for lunch," Nate ordered plainly.
Katie didn't want to be seen in such a state, "i'm just about to finish my lunch" She repliedhurriedly.
"What's going on? Why do you sound so upset? Come to my company now. l will give youtwenty minutes" Nate demanded.
"I'm...l'm sorry. l can't leave at the moment... ...."
Just then Nate heard Beth shouting, "b***h! Mop the floor clean now! Or you prefer to lickit clean?!"