Chapter 66 – Happy Compliance

Charles stood beside her bed and saw that she lied there with her face pale. Her blond hair was scattered on the white pillowcase, which made a messy but beautiful picture.

She looked so fragile, and it seemed that a gentle touch would make her feel pain. Her eyes were closed, but Charles knew how bright and lively they were when they were open.

She was now like a lifeless barbie doll.

If someone could see Charles’s expression, they would be surprised to see that the arrogant Charles somehow felt guilty.

Not until now did he realize that it was unhealthy for some women to have sex during their period.

Maybe he watched her too attentively; Bella was in light sleep and noticed that someone was staring at her. She slowly opened her eyes and looked at the figure that sat on the bedside. She saw a prince who was surrounded by sunshine just as what she had seen in her dreams. He was handsome and gentle.

Bella dreamily and asked, “My Lord?”

Charles collected himself and turned his face straight, “Don’t pretend to be sick. Get up and clean my room.” Charles said to her coldly, “Don’t forget that being a maid is the prerequisite of your living here for free.” 

“Yes, my Lord. I will do the cleaning later.” But she sat up and immediately added at the sight of his cold face, “I will do it in a minute.”

When she finished speaking, she got up only to find that it was too painful, and she had to return to the bed.

Charles subconsciously stepped forward to hold her, but she got up again and raised her head saying in a faint voice, “I’ll do it right away.”

She did not go in a hurry but waited until she felt better and then began to walk out of the room.

Charles slowly put away his hand and looked at her strange movements. She put her hand on her chest to ease her pain.

Charles sat there and watched Bella clean up.

She did the cleaning slowly, and she would scrunch her forehead or bite her lips after every move. She seemed miserable, but she did not utter a word.

She knew that Charles was watching her.

He was afraid that she would shriek from working.

It was funny. It seemed accurate that in this world, the wealthier someone was, the stingier they were. Charles was such a wealthy man; $300,000 was nothing for him. But he was afraid that she would take advantage of him!

Charles squinted. She was so delicate and in pain.

Bella, why didn’t you beg to stop?

Why did she not beg him and tell him that she was tired? 

He might have let her go.

“My Lord, I’ve finished cleaning.” Bella came in front of him and lowered her head as Roy always did.

Charles knew that she was pretending to be like that. He had seen her sharp and stubborn appearance when she was shouting at him. However, he felt satisfied with her obedient attitude.

Charles did not reply to her. So, Bella kept lowering her head. After a while, she felt her neck and waist both ache and needed to rub them. It was easy for her stomach to cramp on her period.

Charles coughed slightly. Bella stopped rubbing her waist. He was pleased to see that and glanced at her saying, “Bella, what are your thoughts? I can drink your blood for free, but you have to exchange labour for three meals?”

Bella denied, “I don’t think so. It’s my honour to work for you.”

“Good.” Charles looked at her with a satisfactory look. “It would also be your honour to be with me for 24 hours.”

“What do you mean, my Lord?” Bella looked up at him and straightened up.

“The day after tomorrow, you will be my secretary for twenty-four hours.” Charles looked at her with a smirk. “I remember that you had told your mother that you were my secretary. It is no good lying. I’m helping you make it true.”

Bella really wanted to refuse him. Being with him for 24 hours? It would definitely drive her crazy. She could not imagine what terrible abyss was awaiting her.

Bella forced a smile and said, “My Lord, you work at home, I also stay at home. You can let Roy notify me if there is something.”

“The Williams Building will be put to use the day after tomorrow.” Charles smiled at the sight of the uneasiness in her eyes and continued slowly, “By then, I will need a secretary to keep me company for twenty-four hours. Who is more suitable for this position than my wife?”

Wife…

Bella for the first time felt that there was so much irony in this word.

She did not refuse this time. Charles had made up his mind, and her rejection would only make him angry. Anyway, she was not likely to have the chance to go back to school now.

Bella accepted her misfortune and lowered her head sadly, “Yes, my Lord. I have not graduated yet, and I have no work experience, but I will try my best to get the job done.”

Charles finished his words. His sights were fixed on her trembling legs. “Get out.” He raised his voice and commanded.

Bella rushed got out as if she was free.

Everything she did and every word she said to him was always after careful consideration. She was afraid that he would deduct the money from her mother’s treatment.

Bella returned to her room and fell on the bed for a rest. She even felt that her body was falling apart. Her phone rang the moment she hit the pillow.

The call was from the police station. They told her to come to get her mother’s stuff, and they wanted to ask her some questions.

She had to ask for leave again. Bella sighed. She really hoped that one day she would never have to talk to him anymore. However, this possibility had become smaller and smaller.

She opened the door and happened to see Charles.

“Lord,” Bella rushed out and stopped in front of him. She said to him hurriedly, “The police station told me to get my mother's things. May I...”

Charles cast a glance at her, and she stopped speaking. She was afraid that she had said something wrong.

He replied, “Well, we can go out together.”

Together?

It was okay as long as she was able to go out.

When Charles took the keys to the car from Roy, she noticed the surprised look on Roy’s face.