The Devil CEO's Contract Wife novel Chapter 122

Chapter 122: Groceries Shopping In Disguise

"You’re glowing."

"Not you too!"

Reed chuckled. "Did I say something wrong?"

I released a sharp exhale as I pushed the shopping cart down the aisle. "No, it’s just Tori said the same thing, and now hearing it from you... means she’s obviously right. Spoiler alert, I don’t like it when she’s right all the time. She always rubs it on my face. That menacing bestie of mine."

"Can’t blame her. You look more beautiful with that glow on."

I whipped my head to him, and he looked away, clearing his throat.

A blush crept on my cheek, followed by a smile. "I never realized a black wig looked that good on me," I said, flipping the hair.

I wanted to get the things I needed at a local store, hence the disguise. I never thought there would come a day when I would have to wear a wig just to get groceries, but here we are. My face is well known in the city now, and wearing just my glasses didn’t seem like a good idea.

"But I always look beautiful. It’s a charm of mine," I added.

"Not like this. This looks unique." His smile faltered. "You must be having something special with Mr. King."

"Special..." I said. "I think you could call it that in a way. I’ve been so nervous about it. I mean, we’ve had a good number of dates, so I don’t know why I can’t stop shaking in anticipation."

"It means you’re really looking forward to it."

"You have been with Ares for a long time. Do you have any idea if he would want an ordinary activity?"

Reed blinked, confused.

"I mean, like something not fitting for a King."

"I’m sure what you have planned will be welcome."

"Really?"

He sighed in defeat. "I don’t know. Mr. King isn’t someone you can read like a book."

Great! The suspense continues. I just hope this doesn’t blow up on my face.

"Excuse me," a middle-aged woman came to us.

I tensed thinking she had recognized me or something.

The heat of the leaked image was still on. It was gonna take a while before everyone stopped talking about it. Tori did mention I shouldn’t panic because Ares’ fast actions made it easier.

"Sorry, but I just wanna say you two look great together."

"We’re not together," Reed said quickly. "I’m actually her—"

"Yes! Thank you!" I grabbed his arm. "Don’t mind my boyfriend, he’s like that sometimes."

"Oh..."

"When he says we’re not together, it means we’re not siblings. Ever since we started dating, we get that a lot."

She giggled. "Same thing with my husband, too, and we have been together for years. I still don’t get that resemblance thing, though."

"Right?"

She looked at Reed. "Hold on to that one, I can see it in your eyes." She winked before leaving.

Reed and I quickly peeled away from each other, the air around us suddenly awkward.

"W-We shouldn’t forget that we’re in disguise..." I said to Reed. "Telling people you’re my bodyguard for one."

"Of course, Mrs. King."

"Catherine," I corrected. "You’re not helping."

"I thought we were going with the sibling route?"

"She said we looked great together. Hello? You could see she believes we’re together together."

He nodded.

I think I might have to call Granny for this. Which one was it again?

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