The Devil CEO's Contract Wife novel Chapter 191

Chapter 191: Girls’ Weekend

I heard the familiar sound of my ringtone.

My phone?

I forced my eyes open and sat up in the king-sized bed, my eyes scanning the majestic room before I veered them to the nightstand.

Did Athena return my phone last night? I think she did.

I was pretty drunk after numerous expensive wines down my throat. I just kept drinking and drinking... God, I thought I was way past that, but nope, it seems not.

I rubbed my temple, because it felt like it was gonna split open. I drank the glass of water nearby, but groaned when my damn phone wouldn’t stop ringing.

I stretched for it sluggishly and pressed the phone to my ear.

"What?! Did you know what time it is?"

"Took you long enough to answer."

My half-opened eyes widened. The headache shrank, and the next thing I had to worry about was my veins not bursting from how hard they pulsed.

It’s Noah.

"Act natural," he said the next second. "Where are you right now? Don’t lie to me."

I gulped. "A hotel..."

"Doing what?"

This fucker.

"That’s none of your business..."

"Mrs. King..." he drawled. "We’re partners now, you have to start acting like it, or else we’re gonna have a big problem. Say you understand."

I shuddered, but I didn’t linger on it, doing my best not to show him any fear.

"I understand," I replied sternly.

"Now, I’m gonna need you to go to the bathroom for me, and leave the water running. Say something random along the way like you’re talking to a girlfriend or something."

"Yes, I get what you mean. Of course, that would be great... but I’m busy right now and all..." I rambled on something non-existent as I walked to the bathroom, into the shower, and turned the water on, but I didn’t get under.

"Now tell me what are you doing at a hotel?"

"Girl’s weekend... You didn’t want anyone to suspect anything, right? I figured doing that and acting like the mall never happened was the right choice."

There was silence at his end, and I pondered if I had said something wrong.

"Good..." he acknowledged. "I’ve been monitoring you ever since."

My fears spiked.

"So far, so good, you haven’t told anyone about me."

He sounded almost disappointed.

I was right, then he wanted me to slip, which means he could have known if I tried to signal or tell anyone about him. The nano-transmitter was almost perfect, but that doesn’t mean there weren’t flaws.

I think I found one now. He programmed it so that I wouldn’t breathe anything about him, but it doesn’t stop indirect actions that go against him.

"I heard your threat loud and clear..." I said sternly. "I won’t do anything stupid."

"Good, because Ares King is out of the city. It’s time for your first mission."

I clenched my teeth.

"You said you’re at a hotel, right?"

"Yes..."

"Which one?"

I hesitated.

"Answer the question."

"No questions. Listen. How long are you staying there?"

How the heck is he gonna handle cameras in a multi‑million‑dollar luxury hotel?

I never read of him as a tech genius or anything. I mean he’s clever but not that.

Does he by chance have men here?

"The details will be told after you get out successfully."

Don’t fucking taunt him, Catherine!

"It’s not like you have a choice. Tick-tock, Mrs. King. I can tell your friend is sleeping soundly, even Athena King. I bet they have such angelic faces, too. One order from me, my men will storm in and ruin those pretty faces. And before you ask... yes. I’ll fucking risk it because I need you."

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