The Devil CEO's Contract Wife novel Chapter 7

Chapter 7: The Mystery Woman

"CAT! Come check this out!"

I was in my room debating how I was gonna tell Tori everything when I heard her from the living room.

I went down the stairs. "What’s wrong?"

"Listen!" She turned up the TV volume. "You’re not gonna believe this."

It was a display from Spotlight Buzz.

"Who’s Ares King’s mystery woman?"

My breathing hitched.

"Last night, the billionaire conglomerate was spotted outside, lips locked with a woman. Our sources are yet to..."

I zoned out her voice as I tried to steady my breathing.

"I wonder who that is," Tori said, chewing on chips. "This is the hottest topic ever; bloggers are going crazy with this."

Goosebumps rose on my skin when I saw the leaked image. It was dark, but you could tell Ares was kissing someone close to his car, in front of an expensive restaurant.

"I think she is a redhead. Maybe he has a thing for them?"

"Um, Tori."

She faced me. "Shall we guess?"

"Guess what?"

"Who the mystery woman is... You have worked with him until last week, you should have some thoughts. Did you see him recently with any woman?"

"T-That is um..."

A knock came at my door.

"Who could that be? Expecting someone?"

It’s the moving team.

"I-I’ll answer it." I hurried to the door before she could, checking the video doorbell.

"Mrs. King, we hope we’re just in time."

"Mrs. King?"

I gasped and turned to Tori behind me.

"G-Give me a moment, I’ll be right with you."

"Sure, take your—"

I ended the feed.

"Tori, listen..."

"Why did that person call you Mrs. King?" She pointed out, her expression morphed in confusion. "And that company logo, I know them, like the top in Midnight, who works exclusively."

"Tori!" I snapped before taking a deep breath. "Less talking and more listening, please?"

She folded her arms, whipping her thick curls. "Okay, I’m listening, and it better be good."

Here we go.

"Remember that thing I told you about? An opportunity?"

Her mouth dropped. "Holy cow! You’re the mystery woman, aren’t you?"

I gotta hand it to her quick thinking.

"You married him? Girl, you didn’t tell me you had the hots for your boss. I mean, he’s a package, but Cat... that’s a dangerous game, a wasteland. You said so yourself!"

I scowled. "What? I do not have the hots for him. EW!"

She shot me a look. "Are you sure?"

"Yes! I mean, he’s worthy to salivate over, but that man is the devil."

"Noted."

I sighed, rubbing my eyes beneath my glasses. "And I made a deal with him, a contract to be exact."

"What contract?" She growled.

I swallowed. "To be his wife for a year."

"You’re joking." She did a double check. 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝕨𝕖𝗯𝚗𝚘𝕧𝕖𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝕞

I nodded.

"OMG!" She walked to the living room.

"Tori!"

She stared at me in disbelief. "Listen to yourself, Cat! You wanna deal with the Kings’? The Kings’? You dealt with this man for three years, and you always told me how much hell it was, having to deal with many shits anyone would not tolerate. You were basically not a person!"

Her words hit a spot, and an inside voice called me stupid.

"Have fun in your new luxury life, Mrs. King." She stepped out and slammed the door shut.

Devil Boss: I’ll be there to pick you up in a few minutes.

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