Crazy Billionaire, What Do You Want From Me? novel Chapter 2

General POV

"Thanks," Ethan continues. "There are plenty of girls at my beck and call who wouldn't hesitate to be my wife... but I want you."-

Elizabeth blinks rapidly for a moment, suddenly at a loss for words.

"It seems like you've started speaking a different language entirely. Please, speak to me in English. I don't understand Portuguese," she looks keenly into his eyes.

Ethan chuckles. ‘She's witty.’

"Here's the thing: I need you to pretend to be my wife," he replies calmly.

Elizabeth almost snaps her neck as she swiftly turns to look behind her, making sure he's indeed referring to her and not someone else.

‘…’ There's no one behind her.

"I still don't quite understand you. Do you mean figuratively—"

"The exact literal meaning," Ethan cuts in.

Elizabeth falls silent for a couple of seconds, processing his words. Then she bursts out, "Are you insane? Have you lost your mind? Wait, are you a con artist? Is this some kind of joke?!"

"Those are a lot of questions, Spitfire. Easy," Ethan tries to calm her.

"Never in your life tell me 'easy' again! What the hell?! You kidnapped me to marry you?!"

"I'll pay you," Ethan interjects.

This statement is the straw that breaks the camel's back. Elizabeth flares up. "To hell with you and your money!"

"Do I look like I need your money?! Huh?! Do I look like I'm starving and need someone to help me? Take me back to where you picked me up from."

Ethan heaves a sigh in his seat. "Please, let's not do this the hard way. Just accept my proposition, and everything will be fine. I assure you."

Elizabeth laughs hysterically at his calmness. "You want to force me to do something I don't want to do—I'm not accepting any damn proposition. To hell with you and your proposition."

"Then I'm sorry, you can't leave," Ethan replies calmly.

"Sorry?" Elizabeth feels like there is something wrong with her ears.

She didn't quite hear him right.

"You'll stay here with me until you decide to become my wife," Ethan states matter-of-factly.

Elizabeth almost goes insane with disbelief. Who the hell does this man think he is?!

"Is this a joke or something?" she asks incredulously.

"You'll find out soon enough what it is," Ethan smiles a mischievous smile.

He stands up gracefully. "The maids will help you with everything you need to feel comfortable. And if you feel you need something they can't help you with, I'm at your beck and call," he winks at her.

"Good night," he nods gentlemanly.

Ethan turns around and begins to take long strides out of the living room.

Elizabeth can't believe the man is just going to bed after kidnapping her. She can't let him sleep peacefully, not after what he's done.

She lunges forward, swinging her fist toward his neck, intending to teach him a lesson he'll never forget.