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Mary’s POV~

Wow!!!

So this is how it looks.

The Malhotra company, which sells high-end fashion jewelry and luxury products, is no less than a giant beast.

Its exterior design was mainly made of marble and glass.

I entered the company with him while the bodyguards followed us.

People working started greeting us, and I realized everyone’s gaze was on me.

I suddenly started feeling self-conscious.

No, no, I am looking fantastic.

This dress was selected by my husband—of course, I am looking wonderful.

With a maroon skirt ending at my calf and a white shirt tucked in, it was a perfect formal dress.

I looked at him, ignoring everyone’s presence, as he walked straight to the lift.

As we reached the lift, he stopped his guards, and we entered his personal lift.

I knew that the highest floor had his cabin.

"You like it?" I heard his voice behind me and turned my head to look at him.

My God, was he always this handsome, or was it just me swooning over my husband again and again?

"It’s beautiful," I said, smiling, and he encircled his arm around my waist.

"Not more than you." My God, I don’t want to die of a heart attack.

I giggled, and he smiled, kissing my forehead.

Our gaze met, and his eyes scanned my lips while I held his shoulder.

I, too, couldn't control myself—he looked so handsome in formals, and his cologne had always been intoxicating to me.

He bent his head low to reach my lips. Even though I was wearing heels, I couldn't match his height.

My eyes started closing due to our proximity, and when our lips were just an inch apart, my phone rang.

Along with it, the lift door also opened, and we immediately maintained distance.

Shit!!

Bodyguards were standing near the lift as we walked toward his cabin.

I received the call while following him.

It was from my brother, who was back at his college.

"Hey, Di, everything good?" he asked as soon as I answered.

"Yeah, what about you?"

"I’m fine, and soon, I’ll be earning like you," excitement was evident in his voice.

"Are you thrilled already?" I chuckled.

"Obviously!"

"By the way, I will be clearing your fees next month, okay?" I said hesitantly. I had never been late in fulfilling my duties until today.

"But it's already cleared," he said casually.

I stood frozen, processing his words.

I looked at Arjun, sitting in his chair, checking some papers while I stood in the corner.

"How is that possible? I haven’t paid it yet," I said.

"Yeah, because your husband has paid it. I thought you knew already—he even sends money home for Aai and Baba."

What the hell!!!

Why wasn't I informed?

"But why?" I asked.

"Actually, Di—oh yes, I’m coming!" he yelled.

"Sorry, Di, I have to go now. I’ll talk to you later," he said in a hurry.

I cut the call and looked at Arjun.

I was eager to admire his working figure, but at this moment, I just wanted answers from him.

When did he do all this? And most importantly, why didn’t he talk to me before making this decision?

"Mary, should we go to the marketing team now?" he asked after finishing a call.

When his gaze fell on me, he asked, "Are you alright?"

I looked at him for a moment and swallowed the lump in my throat.

I walked toward him and stood across his table.

"Why didn’t you tell me?" I asked.

He looked at me, confused. "About what?"

"About paying my brother’s fees and sending money to my parents."

"Wasn’t it obvious?" he said, ignoring my words and looking at the papers in front of him.

Anger bubbled inside me, and I walked toward his chair.

Without thinking twice, I snatched the paper from his hand. "It wasn’t obvious, dear husband, and you don’t have to do any such thing. I can take care of my family on my own!" I almost yelled.

Without even saying anything, this man made me sit on his lap as if I weighed nothing.

He slowly took the paper from my hand and turned his attention to me.

"You mean they aren’t my family?" he whispered near my face, and I swallowed.

I had always seen women accepting their in-laws, but I had never heard or seen men accepting theirs.

My parents loved him, and he showed them equal love and respect. He was like their son, right? Son-in-law?

"I—They are your family too, but you—"

"Then let me do something for my family," he said, cupping my face, and I lowered my gaze.

"Hey, I’m not doing you a favor. I’m just doing what I should for my family," he said, sensing my hesitation.

"And most importantly, you are going to be a part of this company, which means you are also contributing to its earnings."

I looked at him, trying so hard to make me feel good.

"I guess you’re right," I smiled at him.

"I’m always right, sweetheart," he said, kissing my forehead, and I giggled.

Why do girls always have to accept their husband’s family? Isn’t it the husband’s responsibility to do the same?

I looked at him smiling at me and leaned in to touch his lips with mine.

Once I reached closer, he looked into my eyes for a moment, and when I closed them, giving my consent, he quickly held my nape and angled my face to kiss me passionately.

I held his shoulder as soon as I felt his lips on mine.

This electrifying touch could never get old.

We started devouring each other slowly and passionately.

He guided his hand from my waist to my hip, and my breath hitched.

"Umm" I moaned into his mouth when he bit my tongue.

I looked at him only to find his challenging eyes, and then I did something I never imagined I could.

I ground myself over his bulge, and he gripped my hips immediately.

His eyes looked into mine, surprised by my actions. I closed my eyes and repeated my action again.

He groaned, breaking the kiss.

"Don’t start something you can’t finish, wifey."

I lowered my gaze, catching my breath.

Well, I want to finish this—it’s been four damn years.

Then tell him that, you shameless bitch!!

I heard my inner voice but ignored it, obviously.

"I think you should meet the marketing team. You can go with Nikhil; he will help you out," his voice sounded rough, his jaw clenched.

Is he angry?

I got up from his lap and looked at him as he took a tissue and wiped his lips.

My eyes bulged, and I quickly opened my phone camera to look at myself.

Fuck!

He passed me the tissue before I could even ask, and I muttered a thank you.

When I was finally ready to meet the team, I heard him calling his PA.

And then there was no stopping for me.

Since I had already worked with the product marketing team, I chose the same here.

I met the team, which consisted of over 50 people—just for product marketing.

I noticed that everyone was too polite to me. Hmm... the advantage of being the CEO’s wife.

But the CEO was angry with me.

What had I done on my first day of work?

I shouldn’t have pulled that stupid act of mine.

I took my desk among other team members and started working on the recent projects.

But my mind was still stuck on him.

Has his libido decreased??

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