"The man you married, who is he!?"
Just when Scarlett thought Rex was no longer interested in talking about her contract marriage. Turns out she was wrong.
'Oh, God!? Why is he asking that?'
Scarlett could only laugh bitterly in her heart. Since then, she had avoided mentioning Xander. But in the end, he still asks. She deliberately kept Xander's name hidden because she didn't want Rex to do anything to him — in this case, Xander wasn't wrong. Instead, Xander is her savior.
'Should I tell him?' For some reason, Scarlett was reluctant to say it. She slowly lowered her head, looking at her interlocked hands to avoid his calm yet intimidating gaze.
After a few moments of not hearing a word from him, Scarlett slowly raised her head to look at him. But to her surprise, Rex looked the other way, behind her. This is better! Looking into his eyes, for some reason, made her unable to form simple words and use her brain.
Now, she can clearly think and decide to be honest with him. Just before she wanted to tell him, she heard Rex say,
"XANDER RILEY!"
Scarlett's eyes widened in shock. "Y-You know him?"
Countless questions filled her mind. How did that man know about Xander? Did he already investigate Xander? And his earlier attitude is only a prank for her?
She felt confused.
"My gosh!! B-brother, why did you trick me?" Scarlett asked one more time, but Rex still didn't answer. Likewise, with his gaze, he didn't see her at all. His eyes were still looking in a particular direction—the parking area.
Feeling curious. Scarlett looked back, and suddenly her heart seemed to stop. She gawked at this sight because she didn't expect to see Xander Riley in this place. She was stunned beyond words.
Why did Xander suddenly appear in this place? Why now? While she was still settling this matter with Rex!?
She tried to get Xander's attention — wanted to ask through his eyes but felt hurt. Xander didn't see her at all. His eyes were sharp on the man behind her, Rex.
When she turned to look at Rex, that man did the same. He didn't care to look at her and stared straight at Xander.
She could only stand between the two of them speechlessly.
Gosh! These two domineering men were now having a staring contest like they wanted to kill each other. It felt like she saw the God of War and God of Death fight on earth.
'Think. Think. Think… Scarlett! You have to do something so these two men don't kill each other.'
After several seconds of forcing her mind to find a way to calm them down, she finally found something. She just needed to persuade Rex. This man never refused anything she asked for.
She tugged at his sleeve, "Brother, please don't tell Xander that you know about the marriage contract."
"Why?" asked Rex in a cold tone without bothering to glance at her.
"Because that's one of the terms of the contract we agreed upon—no one should know about the contract. So, please… Can you fulfill my request, huh!? Just this once… I promise I will obey you after this matter is over!"
Rex finally turned his gaze to the confused girl in front of him. He held her chin to make her look him in the eyes. Then, he brought his head closer to her.
pαndα`noνɐ1--сoМ Rex's gesture made Xander's brows furrow. What did he see from his point of view—that man kissing Scarlett!? His fists clenched instantly, suppressing the nameless rage welling up in his heart.
While Rex… He secretly smiled after provoking Xander.
He whispered to Scarlett, "Don't worry. But..." she gasped when she felt Rex's warm breath touch her ear. "...promise me you will keep your word, there will be no feelings involved in this marriage, and, a year from now, you will move to NY again. You have to remember what you promised me, little sister!"
Scarlett was stunned to hear his words. She understood what he meant — they had made a promise long ago, and now, this man wanted to make sure she remembered it.
"I promise you!" She said,
Rex stood up straighter with a victorious smile appearing on his face. He gently patted the hair on top of her head before saying, "Good, girl! Now, you can go to him. Looks like your fake husband can't wait to see you...."
Scarlett knew she would eventually face Xander, but she had to make sure Rex didn't feel left out in this city.
"How about you? Where do you live? You can stay in my apartment if you don't have a place to stay. Have you had lunch yet?" Scarlett asked without batting an eye.
She felt something was wrong because Rex looked so calm. His expression somehow worried her — what she saw was just a mask. Inside, this man must be angry.
'Why did he suddenly change? And why does he know Xander?' This question bothered her greatly.
"Don't mind me. I'm going straight back to New York..." Rex smiled fondly at her and stroked her cheek gently.
"Alright, brother… I will call you later."
He nods, "Go!"
Even though she couldn't bear to leave Rex at the time, she had to sort out the misunderstanding with Xander too.
Scarlett could feel a cold aura radiating from Xander's body — He was furious. And she knew why this man was angry. Because there was a clause in their agreement they couldn't have another man during their marriage.
She needed to explain to him because this was all just a misunderstanding.
"Xander..." but before Scarlett finished her words, Xander spoke.
"Get in the car. And, wait!" He opened the car door for her. After making sure she was correctly seated, he slammed the car door.
Instantly, Scarlett panicked, seeing Xander walking towards Rex.
"What the hell!? Don't tell... They're going to fight?" Scarlett stared at the two men in horror.
Scarlett was about to get out of the car and catch up with Xander, she saw them talking peacefully. She stopped and obeyed Xander's orders — wait in the car.