The Billionaire's Genius Wife

Chapter 161 Mirage

?The following morning, at the White Mansion.

The sky was still dark when Scarlett, Maddy, and Erica climbed the path to the top of the mountain. Although this area is privately owned and safe, Logan still discreetly follows them unnoticed.

Scarlett, who at first was still drowsy, suddenly got excited when she walked up the path to the top. She considers this as physical exercise that she usually did in the past when she was still active on the field.

It took them almost an hour to get to the top. And as soon as they reached the top, at that moment the sun rose on the horizon.

Scarlett sat on a boulder gazing at the alluring sun. While Logan and the others stood watching the surroundings a few meters behind her.

She was in a daze. Thinking about what had happened to her the last few months.

Starting from her family situation that changed so drastically. And also her life with Xander that she had never imagined before. From their unexpected encounter until their relationship becomes solemn — both fall in love and start to think this relationship is worth fighting for.

There are still many mysteries that Scarlett doesn't know about Xander and his family, but she is willing to go through all of this to get to know him more deeply.

Even though she was very excited about her future, she had a little doubt in her heart. She was afraid that all this happiness was just a mirage! Not real!

"Xander!! What are you doing there?" She whispered quietly. Since last night, no calls or texts from him. For some reason, her heart grew greedier to get more attention from him.

"I miss you!" Her heart trembled as soon as she heard those words leave her lips.

However, her thoughts pull back when she hears the bell ringing in Xander's room in the middle of the night. Suddenly, she felt heartache. As if a nail had been stabbed in her heart, and her mind began to riot!

Last night she was so focused on the party that she didn't have time to think about it, and she was too tired when home. She completely forgot about Xander.

If it weren't for Ella Harris, who called Zoey Warner a threat, she wouldn't care. Now she was starting to worry! What's more, she hears from Logan that Zoey Warner always accompanies Xander on his business trips.

"I have to ask him! Or I will always be suspicious of him!" she muttered softly.

...

Scarlett didn't realize she had been there more than thirty minutes thinking about her relationship with Xander.

Until she heard Maddy say something, "Ma'am, we better get down now. The wind is getting stronger, and the air is getting colder. You can catch a cold if you stay here longer..." Her voice sounded worried.

"Yes, ma'am, we'd better get down. You'll be late for work." Erica chimed in.

Scarlett agreed with them.

She really had to get to the office soon. There wasn't much time, and she didn't want to delay her work any longer.

After a quick breakfast, Scarlett rushed into the office with Logan.

Once she got to her office, the first thing she did was text Xander.

[Scarlett:] Hi there (Smile Icon)

[Scarlett:] Can you give me a call? I miss you!

[Scarlett:] Don't rush! Just call me if you're not busy. (smile icon)

A few minutes later, Scarlett's cell phone vibrated. Her smile grew wider when she saw Xander's name appear on her cell phone screen.

"Good morning Babe!! Where are you now?" Xander's warm and gentle voice can make her knees feel weak. She thumps just hearing his voice.

Scarlett slowly walked to the sofa and sat on it. She said, "I just got to the office. How about you? Where are you now?"

"I just took a shower after a long day of meetings!" Scarlett blushed at his words. "Well, I feel refreshed now and ready to order my dinner!" said Xander. He doesn't want to eat outside, just wants to talk to his little wife.

Besides, he had to save his energy for tomorrow's schedule. He will meet with several representatives of his company spread across the Middle East.

"Can we do a video call?" Scarlett said slowly. She misses him a lot and wanted to see his handsome face.

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...

Moments later...

They smiled at each other, seeing their faces on the computer screen.

Scarlett could see his hair still wet, and he was drying it with a white towel. He looked so hot and could make her blush even more; she remembered when she saw his half-naked body.

"Babe, you look pretty..." Xander's eyes flickered to his little wife. He wished he could hold her between his hands and feel her warmth.

"Thanks, Xander! And you look hot..." Instantly Scarlett scolded herself for being too outspoken with Xander lately!

Xander suddenly stopped drying his hair and stared at his computer screen, smiling, like a child who has just been praised for doing good.

For a few seconds, he saw her cheeks blush, and when his eyes caught her cherry lips, his whole body shivered, remembering how soft her lips were.

"Thank you! I wish you were here, babe. I want... to feel your warm embrace!"

Scarlett tried to hide the redness on her face by looking away. Didn't know how to respond.

Seeing the girl hiding her blushing face, he stopped teasing her.  "How was the party? Did you have fun last night?" He asked.

"Not bad. Well, I met a lot of people and I also met your fiancé!" Scarlett smiled teasingly. But her smile faded when she saw him glaring.

"Ms. Riley!! Just for your information, she is not my fiancée, but my ex-fiancé. It's not that I agreed to be engaged to her, but it was my grandfather's idea!!" The coldness in his eyes became obvious.

"Yes, I heard from grandpa!" Scarlett smiled before continuing, "...I was shocked when I saw her. I can't believe she's the woman we met in Swan Lake. The exact same woman. Why didn't you tell me back then?" She asked, but then, she regretted asking because Xander's face slowly turned sour.