Eyes fixating on him, Natalia was sort of bought into it.
However, at the thought of those sweet nothings in the study, she found it hard to let them go.
Her face sank. She looked at Archie seriously and said, "Archie, I don't know why you married me or how long this marriage will last, but I hope that if one day, you wish to end this marriage, you'll let me know in advance. I don't mind you falling for another woman, neither do I mind a divorce, but I take offense when it comes to betrayal, no matter what kind of relation we are, as couples or business partners. Do you understand?"
Archie's face sank.
He darted a cold stare at her and solemnly replied, "You don't mind me falling in love with another woman?"
Natalia felt like she got a stab in her heart.
Natalia could not make out why she had this feeling.
She and Archie weren't a real couple, and they were only together because of another reason. She had no right to stand in the way if he found his true love one day.
Hence, she nodded.
"And you don't mind getting divorced?"
She nodded again.
Archie sneered.
Her gentle face became cold and gloomy.
He got up and went out.
Natalia was a little taken aback.
Before she snapped out of her thoughts, Archie came back with two red booklets.
These were their marriage certificates.
Natalia's eye was twitching. She didn't know what Archie was going to do, but, her gut was telling her that it would not be to her liking.
He walked towards the front of a table and picked up a lighter. Suddenly the two red booklets were set ablaze.
Natalia widened her eyes.
"Archie McCathy, what are you doing?"
She pounced, trying to snatch the ignited marriage certificates.
Nevertheless, Archie stopped her.
Grabbing her by the hands, he pressed her against the wall.
"Natalia, I've told you, I, Archie McCathy, will only have one woman and marry once in this lifetime. Since you always think I'm kidding, I will prove it to you today. Our marriage certificates are burned. From now on, don't you dare to divorce me! Never! Don't even think about it!"
Natalia merely made a passing comment.
Why did he make a fuss? She didn't mean it seriously.
She felt her wrist hurt by his strong clutch.
She turned at the wrist with difficulty, only to find that she could not pull away from his clench. Thus, she surrendered.
"Alright, alright, I've got it. Will you let me go first?"
But Archie didn't loosen his grip.
Keeping an eagle eye on her, he said roughly, "Then, are you still thinking about divorce?"
Natalia rolled her eyes.
"Mr. McCathy, it was you who had an affair. Who gives you the right to ask me about it?"
Archie finally broke into laughter.
As if he was reminded of something, Archie rubbed her hair and murmured, "Silly girl!"
Natalia was confused and speechless.
Fortunately, Archie finally let her go and explained, "She's an important person in my life but not the kind you're thinking of."
Natalia was suspicious of his words.
Seeing her questioning look, Archie smiled again.
"I'll take you back to Eqitin later. Then you'll know I'm telling you the truth."
There was a quick change in Natalia's facial expression.
Back to Eqitin?
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