The marriage that was predicted to be one of the most luxurious marriages in America made Jean Florence unhappy. Beautiful decorations, beautiful dresses, delicious food, a handsome husband who was crazy about women, who won't be happy?
All didn't apply to Jean. No matter how luxurious the wedding ceremony was, she was still the most disadvantaged. She had to be married suddenly to a man she didn't recognise, and also to a man who had bought her.
Three days have passed since the wedding, and Jean was confused and felt strange towards Dominic's attitude that grew colder.
Did she do something wrong?
Dominic had acted indifferently since Jean stepped into his mansion, but his attitude became even more intense during the wedding.
TV stations, printed and online news portals used Dominic's photos as covers and content in their news. They said that Dominic was the largest shareholder of a giant company in the United States.
Jean was really curious. She then asked Delia, Dominic's secretary. All answered, starting from the news on television and the reason why Dominic married her.
Dominic married Jean because as an excuse so that he fully inherited his grandfather' assets.
It was a little strange to Jean, because Dominic's grandfather has not died yet. Then, why should he marry Jean? Dominic could have married someone else or his lover.
Jean always wondered whether Dominic had a girlfriend or not. Since Dominic has everything, there was no way any woman could reject him.
What about Jean? Who knew. Jean even didn't have a clue. All she knew was Dominic bought her and she belonged to Dominic entirely.
The first night that was predicted to be a sacred night for newlyweds didn't apply to the couple, Dominic and Jean.
Forget about the first night, Dominic even had left the wedding hall and had gone somewhere so far without changing his clothes.
After all, for Jean, her first night was before their marriage. They had done that first. So it didn't matter to them.
However, Jean felt a little lost in Dominic's absence. She was surprised when Dominic left.
Jean was more surprised when she found out Dominic's face was covered with wounds when he came home. She even thought that Dominic was a mafia who had many enemies, so he was always in danger wherever he was.
"Mrs Archer, your husband called earlier. He asked you to hurry." One of the maids came to tell a message from Dominic.
Jean was annoyed that Dominic didn't contact her right away and instead told someone else to deliver the message.
Jean didn't answer and went straight to her room to change clothes, grumbling a little.
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Jean took the dress in her cupboard because she didn't know what to wear. Dominic just left a message to hurry up without knowing what Jean should wear.
The dress in black long sleeves and lace as a sweetener, slightly exposed shoulders make the wearer's soft skin look a little sexier. Jean's hair was pinched as long as it didn't diminish her beautiful face.
Jean didn't know where she was taken. She was also lazy to ask.
Dominic really thought of Jean as a doll who has to follow his every order. Then, what could Jean do? Of course, it was clear that she wouldn't get anything.
Getting out of the black hole of the nightclub was lucky enough for Jean. At least, Dominic didn't mistreat her. Even though Jean knew her body would belong to Dominic.
"Please, Madame." The driver opened the door for Jean.
"Thank you." Said Jean politely. She then walked into a huge mall that she didn't even know was there.
"Follow me, Madame. Mr Dominic has been waiting for you." A man in a suit came leading Jean to where Dominic was. Jean obeyed and followed the man from behind.
Jean saw a crowd of reporters like bees following her Queen. Of course, Dominic was in the middle of those reporters.
When Dominic saw Jean, he stopped his words and asked the reporters to provide access roads for her.
The flash from the camera made Jean a little uncomfortable. In Jean's life, she was never surrounded by reporters, not even imagining it.
Jean wasn't an artist or businesswoman who was attractive to reporters. However, she must get used to it.
Of course, in the journalists and the public's eyes, she was Jean Archer, not Jean Florence, the ordinary girl.
"You're here." Dominic held out her hand. Jean took Dominic's hand and stood beside him.
'How well matched they were.' That was what Jean heard from the reporters. However, Dominic didn't even smile hearing that.
Of course, what did you expect, Jean?
"You're very beautiful, my wife." Dominic suddenly kissed Jean's cheek in front of the reporters.
Journalists who were indeed happy with romance news of young billionaires, quickly took pictures of Jean and Dominic's intimacy.
Jean was a little embarrassed because it was her first time being treated so in front of many people.
"I miss you under me, Mrs Archer." Dominic's whisper gave Jean goosebumps a little. Jean remembered their last romance. Dominic was rough, although, in the end, he became softer.
Remembering that, Jean bristled a little. Somehow, her body rustled with just a whisper. Jean thought that Dominic was indeed a great player.
Jean slightly shifted so that Dominic couldn't hear her heartbeat. However, it was impossible that he could hear that because the crowd wanted to dig their lives.
Dominic was even delighted with Jean's reaction. He knew that Jean was embarrassed. He then pulled Jean's waist closer to him.
"Does it still hurt?" He whispered again.
Jean didn't answer, ignoring Dominic's ridiculous question.
"I want you." Said Dominic with a slight grin.
Jean gently pinched Dominic's waist, because he was speaking vulgarly in public, even though they couldn't hear that.
'It's your fault for leaving before the event is over. Argh... I'm crazy. Why do I think like that?' Jean thought, irritated with herself as if she wanted that too.
"Where will you have your honeymoon, Mr Archer?" One of the media asked.
'What?? honeymoon?? He even hasn't been seen for a few days.' Jean thought.
"We haven't planned for a honeymoon yet. But apparently, my wife doesn't like to travel far. As long as she's close to me, she's happy." Said Dominic randomly.
'What? What has he said? Boasting.' Jean thought grumpily.
"You seem the romantic type, Mr Archer." Said one of the reporters, seeing Dominic's togetherness with Jean.
'Romantic?? His facial expression didn't even change, flat and curt. Jean thought.
"I don't know about that. Maybe you can ask my wife." Said Dominic looking at Jean.
'What a great damn brag.' Jean grumbled for the umpteenth time,
"How's Mrs Archer?" This time, the reporters asked Jean.
"Huh?? That..." Jean was a little difficult to answer the question.
"She's a shy person." Dominic helped Jean.
'Is he helping me? OK, I'll show him how to brag.'
"He is a very romantic person. He always says he loves me so much. Ah!! He also always gives me flowers every day."
'I wanna throw up.' Jean slightly shuddered, looking at the reporters with an amazed face because of her lie.
Jean glanced at Dominic, who was looking at her. Being caught, she hurriedly looked away.
"How about in bed, Mrs Archer?" The vulgar question from one of the reporters made Jean's face flush a little.
"Of.. course he is a great man in bed." Jean's answer made the reporters laugh.
"You're very honest Mrs Archer." The reporter chuckled.
'Why did I say that??!' She cursed herself, regretting her own words.
"Are you guys going to postpone having a baby?" The reporter asked again.
'They ask too much.' Jean thought. She then glanced at Dominic.
Was it just Jean's feeling that Dominic gave off a terrifying aura?
"The question session is sufficient. The opening ceremony is about to start." Delia, Dominic's secretary, stepped forward and led Jean and Dominic to get away from the crowd of reporters.
'What's wrong with his face after hearing a baby question? Doesn't he want kids? And why do I also wish to have kids from him? Am I crazy? But if I can ask, I want it. Jean thought, hoping.