As soon as I entered Tyler's mansion, I was immediately greeted by its elegant design, luxurious furniture, and the pleasant fragrance that filled the place.
I couldn't help but think,
"It would be nice to live here if you had a big family, with kids running around…"
I smiled at my own imagination when suddenly, Mr. Diego (Tyler's caretaker) spoke from behind me.
"We meet again, Ms. Alvarez. uhh.. my bad. I mean, Mrs. Shrewdly."
I turned around and smiled at him.
"Thank you for recognizing me. What brings you here? Don't tell me you're here to offer me money again?"
He chuckled and shook his head.
"I came to apologize for how I acted before."
"Don't worry. I'm not that unforgiving."
"Thank you. Anyway, I'm leaving Master Tyler in your care. If anything comes up, here's my number. You can call me anytime," he said.
I laughed quietly to myself.
"What is he, a kid? Tsk."
Before leaving, Mr. Diego gave me a quick tour of Tyler's home.
He showed me where I could rest, which room would be mine, where to work out, cook, and so on.
After the tour, he formally said goodbye.
Tyler's staff also leave with Mr. diego , so I was left alone in this huge house.
I sat on the sofa, glancing around the place.
"What am I supposed to do here?" I asked myself.
I turned on Tyler's TV, but he was all over the news. It was boring to watch, so I turned it off.
I let out a sigh and slowly drifted off to sleep.
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I was awakened by a loud noise outside.
When I checked the time, it was already 8:30 p.m.
I quickly got up and checked the fridge.
"Should I cook? Maybe not," I thought.
I closed the refrigerator and headed to the guest room.
"I'll stay here for now."
I quietly peeked into the master's bedroom to see if Tyler had already come home.
But he wasn't there yet.
I decided not to go inside anymore, but as I turned around, I was startled, he was already behind me.
"H-hi. W-welcome home, haha," I said awkwardly, but he only gave me a cold look.
"Move," he said flatly, then went inside his room.
"Have you eaten? Want me to cook for you?" I asked with a smile, but he didn't answer.
I was about to say something else when he suddenly shot me a sharp glare.
"Ouch. Do I look like a criminal to him. Why is he stare at me like that. ."
I turned around and quietly walked away, but before I could reach the guestroom, he spoke again from the doorway.
"Where are you going?" he asked. I turned around.
"To eat? Want to join me?" I said with a smile, but then he pulled out a small box and tossed it to me. I caught it.
"What's this?"
"Put it on."
When I opened the box, I saw a very expensive-looking ring.
"Wow… How much is this?" I joked.
He smirked before answering,
"Why? You like it? It's just Php 200."
I frowned. "Seriously? You're so stingy. That's so cheap. You've got awful taste," I said, clearly insulted.
Even if we were just a fake couple, he should at least give me something of quality. What am I supposed to do with this?
"I'll buy the wedding ring myself. Just sell this one," I said irritably and returned the ring to him.
I was about to walk away when he grabbed my left arm and forced the ring onto my finger.
"You really think I'm that cheap? That's currently the most expensive ring in the world. Worth $71.2 million. If you lose it, I'll cut off your finger."
He said it with no emotion at all.
"really? Isn't that from an online store?" I squinted at him before turning my back.
"Keep that. while the real owner hasn't claimed it yet," he said before shutting the door.