Chapter 144
As Catalina muttered to herself, she followed Bennett inside.
But as soon as she stepped in, the scene inside left her utterly stunned.
Before her eyes stood a towering 16-foot-tall knight statue, like a guardian overseeing the entire villa.
Above the statue, a crystal chandelier was casting a luxurious glow.
Behind the statue was a winding marble staircase, leading to the second floor.
Walking past the hall, she saw rooms, a gym, a hot spring pool, a swimming pool, and an expansive backyard adorned with meticulously tended plants.
Overwhelmed by the grand house, she refused, "No, no, no, I can't live here! It's too much for me to handle living alone in such a place."
Besides, this level of luxury was way beyond what she could afford.
However, it seemed Bennett just ignored her objection. He simply said, "The furnishing is in place, but we still need to buy some personal stuff. Vincent was going to take care of that, but I declined. You are going to live here, so it's best if you pick what you like. Let's go!"
With these words, Bennett turned around and was about to head out.
Feeling puzzled, Catalina asked, "Where are we going now?"
"To the mall."
Bennett glanced back at her from head to toe and replied, "I've grown tired of that dress you're wearing."
Catalina was speechless.
Didn't he make her dress look like that?
Of course, she didn't dare to spit it out.
Instead, she hastened her steps to keep up with Bennett.
On their way to the mall, Catalina attempted to reason with him, "I really don't need to live in such an extravagant house. Trust me, you're going to spoil me."
Yet, Bennett gave her a look of disdain.
That expression seemed to tell that he could handle it even if she was spoiled.
Catalina felt somewhat disheartened.
the next second she cheered up again and continue to persuade him, "Listen, I'm not someone special to you, Bennett. Moving into your luxurious mansion just doesn't feel right for me."
"Ex-wife."
Catalina was silent.
She was left speechless.
"I'm not your ex-wife. We never even got married."
"We had slept together. Roughly speaking, you were my wife."
She made no response.
Talking with him was quite challenging.
Suddenly, she found herself being referred to as his ex-wife.
She wasn't sure whether she should be happy or upset about that.
"But if I live there alone, I'm going to be terrified. Living in a high-rise apartment is fine most of the time because it's not so big. But if I have to stay alone in such a massive mansion with who knows how many rooms, how can I fall asleep at night?"
Considering her already severe insomnia, living alone in such an enormous mansion might mean she'd never sleep again.
Bennett shot her a glance and said, "Except for the living room, there are twelve rooms."
Catalina listened silently.
"Also, I never said I would let you live there alone."
"You're going to find someone to keep me company?"
"I will."
"Who?"
Bennett looked at her but didn't respond.
Catalina stared back at him.
A few seconds later, she realized what he meant and said while pointing at Bennett, "The person you mention, it's yourself, isn't it?"
Bennett turned his head around. He said as his eyes stayed on the road while he drove, "It's my house, and there's no reason why I can't live there."
Though it made sense...
Catalina shrugged and asked, "So, what's the difference between this and moving to Sophora Villa?"
"You have a knack for making trouble."
Catalina was speechless.
So, in the end, this was all because of her?
So, was it because she was so dramatic that she didn't want to return to Sophora Villa with him? So he had no other option but to move out with her?
Was that what he was implying?
"Can I refuse?" Catalina asked.
The car had already come to a stop.
Bennett opened the door, got out, and handed the car key to the valet. He said, "We're here. Get off the car."
He simply brushed off her question.
This guy!
He was unreasonably domineering.
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